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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for the work
   • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to edge sanding of timber flooring are verified and complied with
   • Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
   • Timber flooring is checked for contamination and moisture content
   • Timber flooring condition is assessed and the extent of floor preparation required to meet job specifications is confirmed
   • Timber flooring is inspected for suitability for sanding operations and any pre-sanding tasks are completed
   • Mechanical fixings are removed avoiding damage to equipment and surfaces
   • 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
   • The job site is isolated and/or encapsulated to contain dust fallout from sanding operation
   • Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2. Conduct edge sanding operations
   • Edge sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
   • Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
   • Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
   • Sanding papers are selected
   • Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
   • Sanding papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
   • Edge sanding is completed systematically and effectively within the minimum required timeframe
   • Routine lubrication and adjustments to the equipment are completed as required
   • Finished timber flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
3. 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 individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Pre-sanding tasks include:	removal of mechanical fixings punching of nails
Mechanical fixings include:	tacks nails staples screws
Tools include:	hammer scraper punch broom vacuum lead and dust mask
Materials include:	sanding belts sanding paper sanding discs oil and lubricants
Edge sanding equipment includes:	disc sanders orbital or belt sanders
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) timber flooring preparations requiring edge sanding:

to grade the surface

to remove cupping, ridges, high points or deep scratches along the edges of the room, in corners or areas of reduced access, such as wardrobes

to blend the floor boards into the body of course and fine sanded timber 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

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Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to edge sand timber flooring

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for edge sanding of timber flooring

Characteristics, requirements and techniques for timber flooring edge sanding

Types and uses of relevant tools and equipment used to conduct edge sanding operations

Workplace safety system requirements related to edge sanding timber flooring

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

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

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