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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of patterned parquetry are verified and complied with
   • WHS requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
   • Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of patterned parquetry flooring consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
   • Skirting boards or cover trims are removed or undercut, if required, and stored for re-fitting
   • Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2. Set out patterned parquetry flooring
   • Patterned parquetry flooring are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
   • Patterned parquetry flooring for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
   • Adhesives and edge strips are prepared for use as required
   • Area to be covered is measured, working lines and starting point are established
3. Lay out and cut parquetry patterns
   • Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
   • Appropriate underlay is laid according to manufacturer recommendations
   • Patterned parquetry flooring is laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins
   • The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, including matching grains and colours
   • Cutting jigs for pattern components are measured and set for repetitive use
   • Parquetry blocks are set in appropriate jig and cut
4. Install patterned parquetry
   • Adhesives and edge strips/accessories are prepared for use as required
   • Adhesives are used following workplace procedures
   • Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations
   • Parquetry is installed and fixed to produce required pattern
   • Appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints are allowed
   • Skirting boards or cover trims are fitted/re-fitted and finished
   • Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
5. Complete housekeeping
   • Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
   • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
   • Workplace documentation is completed

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
Sub-floor assessment includes:	testing for moisture content expansion rot structural strength smoothness plane
Tools and equipment include:	drop saw hand saw radial arm saw router stringline chalk and chalk-line square notched trowel moisture meter straight edge template plunge saw jig saw bench saw band saw circular saw planer laser level
Materials include:	underlays adhesives timber fillers skirting boards cover trims accessories
Adhesives include:	polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) epoxy polyurethane elastamerics
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 two (2) patterned parquetry floors, which are to include at least:

one (1) personally designed pattern

one (1) patterned floor, herringbone pattern with a two patterned border

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 installation of patterned parquetry

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the installation of patterned parquetry

Environmental protection requirements

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of patterned parquetry flooring

Types and uses of tools and equipment used during the installation of patterned parquetry flooring

Types, uses and limitations of adhesives

Workplace safety systems relevant to the installation of patterned parquetry flooring

Work flow in relation to the laying of patterned parquetry flooring

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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

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