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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify grinding equipment
  2. Select grinding equipment
  3. Clean and prepare sub-floor
  4. Smooth the floor
  5. 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

Types of grinding equipment include:

single headed

double headed

planetary action grinders

Sources of power supply include:

single or three-phase

Attachments include:

air cleaning/vacuum attachment

carborumdum and diamond stoves

Fault reporting includes:

verbal or written reporting

Fittings and fixtures include:

nails

door stops

gripper strips

metal mouldings

Australian Standards include:

AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General

AS 1884-2012 Floor coverings - Resilient sheet and tiles - Installation practices

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

Smooth a concrete sub-floor using single headed, double headed and planetary action grinders correctly and safely to the relevant Australian Standard

Complete operator maintenance on grinding equipment

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 the use of grinding equipment

Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice – General, and AS 1884-2012 Floor coverings - Resilient sheet and tiles - Installation practices

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the use of grinding equipment

Types of grinders and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Grinder attachments, their uses, limitations and maintenance requirements

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution