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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Conduct inspection of timber flooring
  3. Conduct inspection of concrete flooring
  4. Notify findings of inspection

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders 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 inspection 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 subfloor inspection problems to avoid rework and wastage

diagnose and identify the causes and consequences of subflooring irregularities

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities including 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

installation techniques

seek learning opportunities

use the workplace technology related to the inspection of subfloors including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

workplace safety system requirements related to floor inspection

type characteristics and defects of

timber subfloor structures

concrete subfloor structures

types and uses of inspection tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

requirements for floor condition for floor coverings

characteristics and requirements of subfloor preparation

work flow in relation to inspection processes and procedures

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 subfloor inspection

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

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 a minimum of

one timber subfloor inspection and written notification

one concrete subfloor inspection and written notification

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

workplace location or simulated workplace

testing equipment tools and materials relevant to subfloor inspection

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 related units of competency eg Plan and cost flooring technology work

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)

Relevant information

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 notification and communications

Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Tools and equipment

are to include straight edges (150 mm - 3m), spirit level, string line, chalk line, electrical resistance meter, tape measure, laser level, dumpy, measuring pole, water level, hygrometer, thermometer probe, acid and alkaline testing equipment, electric drill and masonry drill bits

Materials

may include timber strip flooring, construction sheet flooring, concrete floors, above grade, on grade and below grade floors

Datum line checks

are used to confirm floor fall, dips and irregularities and finished floor height in relation to other floor coverings and door clearances

Timber sub-flooring inspections

are to include tests for moisture content, protruding nails, loose metal and other objects, cracked, loose or damaged boards, rotting, insect attack and cross flow ventilation

Concrete sub-floor inspection

are to include checks for any protruding obstacles, for cracks or damage, moisture, damage to expansion joint, concrete surface for weakness or damage and for the presence of during agents

Inspection notifications

are to cover the type of the inspection completed, testing methods used, inspection findings, suggested remedies to any faults identified and recommendations for floor coverings or finishing