| 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 |
Fine sanding includes: | fine sanding existing parquetry floors either after a finish sand or where only minor rectification of scratches or wear and tear has occurred or between coats |
Pre-sanding tasks include: | isolating and/or encapsulating the job site nail punching filling scraping sweepingvacuuming cleaning and removal of all foreign objects, such as nails, tacks and staples |
Tools and equipment include: | hammer scraper nail punch broom vacuum |
Materials include: | sanding beltssanding paperdiscsoil and lubricants cleaning materials |
Sanding equipment includes: | split drum or belt sander orbital or rotary finishing sanding machine |
Edge sanding includes: | edge sanding machines both rotary and orbital using the full range of grit papers depending on the general floor sanding process |
Finish sanding includes: | split drum and or belt floor sanding machines using 60–100 grit papers |
Surface inspection includes: | ensuring that surface is free from dust and debris, moisture content is acceptable and stable, and any preservatives, protective coatings or other contaminants are adequately removed |
Work sequence includes: | preparationinspectioncoating applications and intermediate steps finalisation acceptance inspection |
Application methods include: | trowelsapplicators |
Filling materials include: | oil-basedwater-based plastic (one-pot) filler |
Fine sanding equipment includes: | rotary and orbital floor sanding machines using 100–200 grit paper |
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 |