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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and prepare for work requirements
  2. Apply finishing system
  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

Cork floor coating materials include:

waxes

oils

oleoresins

one-can methane oils

resin solutions

epoxy resins

two-can epoxy resins

two-can polyurethanes

moisture curing polyurethanes

water-based polyurethanes

Tools and equipment include:

orbital sander

rotary sander

hand sander

vacuum cleaner

brushes

applicators

rollers

roller tray

hammer

nail punch

spatula

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:

preparation

inspection

coating applications and intermediate steps

finalisation

acceptance inspection

WHS requirements include:

isolation processes, including barriers, tapes and entry access controls

breathing support and ventilation extraction systems

Application methods include:

rags

brushes

rollers

applicators

spatula

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 application of two (2) differently based coating/finishing products

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 finishing systems for cork flooring

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for finishing and coating for cork flooring

Methods of floor preparation from basic sanding to finishing sanding and edging

Characteristics of floor finishing for cork flooring in relation to ventilation, moisture content and reaction to change of temperature and relative humidity

Type, characteristics, uses and limitation of coating materials, including manufacturer recommendations

Types and uses of cork floor finishing tools and equipment

Workplace safety systems related to cork floor finishing processes

Work flow in relation to the application of finishes to cork floors

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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