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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Prepare to nail strip timber flooring
  3. Nail strip timber flooring
  4. Complete housekeeping

Required Skills

Required skills

Collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems related to nailing strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay and timber battens to avoid rework and wastage

Recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking work flow interruptions or wastage

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and estimate other material requirements

Clarify and confirm work instructions

Plan work within given task parameters

Accept responsibility for given tasks

Set monitor and satisfy personal work goals

Satisfy the competency requirements for the job

Maintain current knowledge of tools and materials

Maintain current knowledge and techniques of nailing strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay or timber battens

Seek learning opportunities

Use the limited workplace technology related to nailing strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay and timber battens including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to nailing of strip timber flooring

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for nailing strip timber flooring on plywood underlay or timber battens

types and uses of tools and equipment used during the nailing of strip timber flooring on the plywood underlay and timber battens

basic wood working techniques relevant to the nailing of timber strip flooring onto to plywood underlay and timber battens

workplace safety system requirements relevant to the nailing of strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay and timber battens

type characteristics uses and limitations of

installation adhesives

nails or staples

work flow in relation to the nailing of strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay and timber battens operations

characteristics and requirements of subfloor preparation

environmental protection requirements

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for nailing strip timber flooring on plywood or battens

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including the use of personal protective equipment

Apply ventilation standards

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Complete the nailing of strip timber flooring using

top nailing methods

secret nailing methods

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

a realistic timber floor installation requirement

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to the nailing of strip timber flooring

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Nail Strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay & battens

includes tongue and groove strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay and battens which may be over joists, concrete or a sub-floor to either raise a floor or correct the level of a floor.

Instructions

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Adhesives

may to include PVA, polyurethane, elastomeric

Tools and equipment

are to include secret nailer, top nailer hammer nail punch string line, tape measure, laser line.

may include circular saw, bench saw, straight edge, cramps, clamps, bar scriber, carpenters pencil and utility knife.

Materials

may include but not be limited to flooring materials, strip timber floor boards, plywood underlay, timber battens, edge strips, timber and metal mouldings, tapes, adhesives, metal fixings, ventilated skirtings, 65 x 2.8 mm, 50 x 2.8 mm bullet head nails, 65 x 2.5 mm, 50 x 2.5 mm T head nails, 50x15 gauge staples, 45x15 gauge staples.

Timber flooring

may include timber plywood underlay manufactured under a JAS-ANZ accredited product certification scheme meeting the internationally recognised IS0 Type 5 system for product reliability to AS/NZS 2269

Timber battens

may include timber battens with a density less than or equal to 600Kg/m3, greater than 600Kg/m3