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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify preparation requirements
  2. Receive flooring materials
  3. Prepare and package floor coverings
  4. Load floor coverings on to the worksite
  5. Store floor coverings and accessories on site
  6. Complete housekeeping

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures, or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Floor covering materials include:

underlays

carpets

resilient

timber and cork products

non-perishable inventory required to support installation operations

Tools and equipment include:

pre-fabricated and fixed shelving

open and enclosed pallets

shipping containers

non-motorised lifting and movement aids

other material handling equipment

Potential damage factors include:

humidity

moisture

temperature

weather effects

handling

crushing

scratching

contamination

Materials handling equipment include:

those restricted to non-regulated machines and appliances

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures


Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Prepare, package, protect, transport and load floor coverings and plan layout of storage areas taking into account potential damage factors

Establish and maintain storage areas for floor covering materials

Use a range of non-regulated materials handling devices

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

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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


Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to handling, transporting and storage of flooring materials

Potential damage factors to flooring products

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for handling, transporting and storage of flooring materials

Characteristics of materials, products and common defects

Work flow in relation to use of goods and materials in store

Requirements for minimising damage to and maintaining contaminant free unfinished materials goods and completed products

Potential hazards, including fire and explosion risk, security issues and operator safety, around products to be stored

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Set-up and operation of loading/lifting equipment

Appropriate controls and safety equipment to manage risk

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Requirements of working with others in a team

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution