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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and interpret operational and environmental information
   • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment are verified and complied with
   • Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process which will be undertaken to complete work tasks
   • Tools and equipment to be used are identified and their operating characteristics are analysed
   • The flooring materials to be used, including adhesives, are identified and their characteristics analysed
2. Identify hazards
   • Work area conditions are analysed to identify/recognise potential hazards
   • Relevant safety systems information is accessed and analysed to eliminate situations covered by existing and adequate procedures
   • The type and scope of unresolved hazards and their likely impact are recognised
3. Assess risk
   • Likelihood of the event happening is considered and determined
   • Consequence if the event should occur is evaluated and determined
   • Risk level (likelihood and consequence combined) is considered and determined
4. Identify and decide on risk treatment
   • Range of treatments which may eliminate or minimise the risk are identified
   • All possible options for resolution of the problem/dealing with the risk are identified and considered
   • Feasible options are subject to detailed analysis, including the identification of resource requirements
   • Most appropriate treatment for dealing with the situation is selected
5. Implement the risk treatment
   • The course of action/treatment is planned and prepared in detail
   • Resources required for the treatment are acquired or obtained
   • Safety information and procedures are accessed and applied throughout the operations
   • The treatment is implemented
   • Information on the treatment and implementation is communicated to the relevant people

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 individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Tools and equipment include:	knives angle grinder scrapers saws hammers mallets and chisels staple gun bolsters hand brush and brooms vacuum cleaners trowels scribers rollers spatulas gauging tools laser levels sealers drills mixing paddles gas bottle and gun hot air welding gun drop saw nail gun buckets moisture meters material pumps grinders demolition equipment scarifiers shot blasters cutting equipment
Materials include:	soft underlays carpet gripper strips metal mouldings tapes adhesives nails plugs staples primers
Adhesives include:	solvent and water-based contact construction adhesive latex/resin/acrylic
Hazards and risks include:	dust inhalation power sources and leads flying debris fume inhalation trips falls lack of control during pouring machine safety vibration (direct and indirect consequences)
Treatments include:	dust and fumes extraction systems isolation through testing, distance, barriers, entry limits and signage power source protection, such as earth leakage and coded leads debris protection, such as machine guards, skirts, distance and access controls pour protection through area sealing and plugs
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

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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

Complete a minimum of one (1) formal risk assessment, including the determination and implementation of required treatments

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

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Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to risk management in a flooring technology work environment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for flooring technology

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

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Common flooring technology related hazards and the range of commonly applied treatments

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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

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