Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for the work
- Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to coarse, finish andfine sanding and filling parquetry flooring are verified and complied with
- Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
- Parquetry flooring is inspected for contamination, moisture content and suitability for coarse, finish and fine sanding operations and any pre-sanding tasks are completed
- Parquetry flooring condition is assessed and the extent of course, finish and fine sanding and filling required to meet job specifications is confirmed
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- The job site is isolated and/or encapsulated to contain dust fallout from sanding operation
- Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Conduct coarse sanding operations
- Sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
- Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
- Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
- Sanding belts or papers are selected
- Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
- Sanding belts or papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
- Coarse sanding is completed systematically and effectively with the grain, against the grain and across the grain within the minimum required timeframe
- Routine lubrication and adjustments to the equipment are completed as required
- Coarse sanded parquetry flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
- Conduct edge sanding operations
- Edge sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
- Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
- Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
- Sanding papers are selected
- Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
- Sanding papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
- Edge sanding is completed systematically and effectively within the minimum required timeframe
- Routine lubrication and adjustments to the equipment are completed as required
- Edge sanded parquetry flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
- Conduct finish sanding operations
- Finish sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
- Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
- Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
- Sanding papers are selected
- Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
- Sanding papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
- Finish sanding of the body and perimeter of the floor is completed systematically and effectively within the minimum required timeframe
- Fine sanded parquetry flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
- Conduct filling operations
- Surface to be filled is inspected and assessed as being ready for filling with the selected filler
- Work sequence is planned to ensure efficiency and quality of application
- Ventilation is checked before chemical fumes are released, and all OHS requirements are met including use of personal protective equipment
- Environmental protection regulations are complied with
- Filling material is prepared as per manufacturer specifications.
- Trial applications of fillers are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency, viscosity and specified colour
- Faults and or inconsistencies in colour are identified and workplace procedures for rectification and adjustment are followed
- Filling material is applied in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
- Recommended drying times are observed before fine sanding
- Sanding between coats, where required, is carried out according to manufacturer recommendations
- Finished floors are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
- Final finish meets the requirements of the job
- Conduct fine sanding operations
- Fine sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
- Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
- Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
- Sanding papers are selected
- Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
- Sanding papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
- Fine sanding of the body and perimeter of the floor is completed systematically and effectively within the minimum required timeframe
- Fine sanded parquetry flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
- Complete housekeeping