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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for the work
  2. Apply epoxy materials for floor coverings
  3. 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

Epoxy and seamless flooring includes:

trowelled epoxy

self-levelling epoxy

flake floors

granule floors

epoxy coatings (seamless)

spray on roller coatings

waterproofing

joint sealing

Sub-floor preparation includes:

sanding

grinding

the application of levelling compounds and primers

General tools and equipment include:

utility knife

straight edge

square

tape measure

trowels

rollers

brushes

buckets

trolley

Sanding equipment includes:

sander

edger

belt-sander

sander belts and paper

Materials include:

acrylics

epoxy

polyurethane

separating strips

flushing strips

joining strips

expansion jointing

additives (flakes and granules)

oil and lubricants for equipment

Grinding equipment includes:

grinder

grinding stones and materials

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 three (3) of the following:

a trowelled epoxy floor

a self-levelling epoxy floor

a flake floor

a seamless floor

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 application of epoxy and seamless floor coverings

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for moisture suppressant and barrier systems

Environmental protection requirements

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:

epoxy and seamless floor coverings

sanders/grinders

Techniques for preparing epoxy and seamless materials, including decorative additives

Workplace safety system requirements related to sanding and grinding

Types and uses of relevant tools and equipment

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Characteristics and requirements of monolithic sub-floor preparation

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution