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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for installation
  2. Set out floor coverings
  3. Install resilient sheet
  4. 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 individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Resilient wall coverings include:

homogeneous/heterogeneous

linoleum sheet

encapsulated glass fibre

inlaid

rotogravure

Adhesives include:

acrylic adhesives

water and solvent-based contacts recommended by manufacturers

Tools and equipment include:

flat trowel

notched trowel

pencil

cove roller

wall roller

hand roller

corner roller

recess scriber

hook and straight knife

chalk-line

spirit level

tape measure

water level

laser level

height gauge

wall trolley

contact bucket/tray/roller brushes

scaffolding

step ladder

Materials include:

resilient wall coverings

skirting

reducing and edge strips

welding rod

coving accessories

tapes

pattern paper

fillers

adhesives

Feathering systems include:

fitment of PVC edge fillet diminishing strip and the use of pre-mixed or mixed cementitious compounds

Welding includes:

rod welding

self welding

fusion

Profiles include:

internal and external angles

bullnoses

coves

profiling to pipe work

Trimmed and finished includes:

trimming weld rod

abrading and fusing external corners

chemically finishing to industry standards and manufacturer specifications

Sealed includes:

the sealing of the resilient wall coverings at door and window frames, pipes, fixtures, fittings and floor coverings

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

Complete a minimum of:

one (1) installation of a wet wall resilient wall covering installation using a horizontal installation system, including internal and external corners to walls, the covering of window reveals, and sealing to door frames and fittings

one (1) installation of a wet wall resilient wall covering installation using a vertical installation system, including internal and external corners to walls, the covering of window reveals and sealing to door frames and fittings

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 installing resilient sheet to walls

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for installing resilient sheet to walls

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

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

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Set-up and operation of equipment

Products assembly techniques

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Type, characteristics, uses and limitations of:

weldable resilient wall coverings

resilient wall covering installation adhesives

Types and uses of resilient wall covering installation tools and equipment

Workplace safety system requirements related to resilient wall covering installation

Characteristics and requirements of substrate preparation for wall coverings

Work flow in relation to fixing, welding and finishing of resilient wall coverings