Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPCLO3012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Repair and reinstall carpets

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPCLO3012 - Repair and reinstall carpets
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform carpet re-stretching, seam repairs, patch work, colour repair, and basic carpet installation repairs. The unit covers assessing the extent of the repair and reinstallation task by identifying client requirements and examining the characteristics of the carpeted floor. The selection of suitable equipment and methods is essential for performing the task safely and efficiently.The unit supports carpet cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

as listed in the range of conditions

PPE as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

as listed in the range of conditions

specifications:

AS/NZS 2455 Textile floor coverings – Installation practice

equipment operating manuals

product labels

SDS

safety instructions

physical conditions:

work site or venue with carpets

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare.
  • Job requirements are identified and confirmed with required personnel.
  • Health and safety requirements for site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning.
  • Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.
  • Carpet repair and reinstallation equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
  • Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
       
Element: Determine methods for repair and reinstallation.
  • Carpet type, condition, fibre, construction method and sub-flooring are identified.
  • Colour fastness of carpet is tested and agents causing colour damage are identified.
  • Repair and reinstallation techniques are selected and confirmed according to assessment of carpet and company requirements.
       
Element: Repair and reinstall carpet.
  • Furniture and fittings are moved or removed according to health and safety and company requirements.
  • Carpet is repaired using required techniques, equipment and materials according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, health and safety, and company requirements.
  • Cleaning chemical is applied followed by extraction or heat transfer method according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.
  • Treated area is compared with surrounding surface to determine need for further action according to company requirements.
  • Spot dye baths are prepared and applied according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.
  • Carpet is reinstalled using required reinstallation method.
  • Results are documented and reported according to company requirements.
       
Element: Tidy work site.
  • Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.
  • Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements.
  • Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
       
Element: Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.
  • Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.
  • Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Job requirements are identified and confirmed with required personnel.

1.2.

Health and safety requirements for site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning.

1.3.

Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

1.4.

Carpet repair and reinstallation equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.5.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

1.6.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

2.

Determine methods for repair and reinstallation.

2.1.

Carpet type, condition, fibre, construction method and sub-flooring are identified.

2.2.

Colour fastness of carpet is tested and agents causing colour damage are identified.

2.3.

Repair and reinstallation techniques are selected and confirmed according to assessment of carpet and company requirements.

3.

Repair and reinstall carpet.

3.1.

Furniture and fittings are moved or removed according to health and safety and company requirements.

3.2.

Carpet is repaired using required techniques, equipment and materials according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, health and safety, and company requirements.

3.3.

Cleaning chemical is applied followed by extraction or heat transfer method according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

3.4.

Treated area is compared with surrounding surface to determine need for further action according to company requirements.

3.5.

Spot dye baths are prepared and applied according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

3.6.

Carpet is reinstalled using required reinstallation method.

3.7.

Results are documented and reported according to company requirements.

4.

Tidy work site.

4.1.

Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

4.2.

Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements.

4.3.

Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

5.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

5.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

5.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also:

repair one natural fibre carpet and one synthetic fibre carpet specified in the range of conditions

select and apply repair equipment, materials and each of the following techniques:

gluing

replacing

re-stretching

sewing

reinstall one natural or synthetic fibre carpet to an area measuring at least three square metres, using reinstallation techniques, equipment and materials specific to the carpet type and area.

In doing the above repair and installation work, the person must:

identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task

identify type of carpet, sub-flooring and carpet installation method required for the job

identify type of damage to carpet and its source

clean repaired or reinstalled carpet using required cleaning and neutralisation methods.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

colour theory and range of carpet dye methods, including:

acid

beck

continuous

differential

print

solution

space

spray

stock

yarn

range and characteristics of agents causing colour damage to carpet, including:

airborne pollutants

bleaches

dye strippers and reducing agents

fluorocarbons

hydrocarbons

oxidising agents

pesticides

pharmaceutical preparations

ultraviolet light from sunlight and artificial light

types and applications of different carpet testing methods, including:

burn test

chemical test

sink and float test

types, characteristics and repair methods for different carpets

types of carpet construction methods and their characteristics, including:

flocked

fusion bonded

needle punched

tufted

woven

types of carpet installation methods, including:

direct stick

double bond

loose lay

stretch in

tackless carpet gripper

turn and tack

two-sided tape

types of different underlay, including:

crumble foam

felt

foam

sandwich

urethane

waffle rubber

types of carpet fibres, including:

continuous filament

staple yarn

type and characteristics of different carpet yarn types, including:

heat set

plied

single

textured

twist

range of different pile or tuft types, including:

cut

cut and loop

loop

types and characteristics of carpet backing materials, including:

cotton

jute

latex

polyester

polypropylene

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

environmental requirements relating to repairing and reinstalling carpet, including:

clean-up, containment and isolation procedures

environmental protection agency requirements relating to repairing and reinstalling carpets

key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to carpet repair and reinstallation, including AS/NZS 2455 Textile floor coverings – Installation practice

processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:

chemicals past their expiry date

machine exhaust emissions

obsolete equipment

used containers

used or contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)

used or unused chemicals

safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:

emergency chemical spill control measures

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

safe methods for diluting chemicals

working according to safety data sheets (SDS).

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Job requirements are identified and confirmed with required personnel.

1.2.

Health and safety requirements for site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning.

1.3.

Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

1.4.

Carpet repair and reinstallation equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.5.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

1.6.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

2.

Determine methods for repair and reinstallation.

2.1.

Carpet type, condition, fibre, construction method and sub-flooring are identified.

2.2.

Colour fastness of carpet is tested and agents causing colour damage are identified.

2.3.

Repair and reinstallation techniques are selected and confirmed according to assessment of carpet and company requirements.

3.

Repair and reinstall carpet.

3.1.

Furniture and fittings are moved or removed according to health and safety and company requirements.

3.2.

Carpet is repaired using required techniques, equipment and materials according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, health and safety, and company requirements.

3.3.

Cleaning chemical is applied followed by extraction or heat transfer method according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

3.4.

Treated area is compared with surrounding surface to determine need for further action according to company requirements.

3.5.

Spot dye baths are prepared and applied according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

3.6.

Carpet is reinstalled using required reinstallation method.

3.7.

Results are documented and reported according to company requirements.

4.

Tidy work site.

4.1.

Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

4.2.

Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements.

4.3.

Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

5.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

5.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

5.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

access to communication devices when working alone

compliance with Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines

electrical equipment test and tag compliance

emergency response procedures

environmental controls

hazard signs and barricades

health and safety induction and refresher training

manual handling techniques

processes for safely dispensing chemicals

risk assessment procedures, including:

hazardous chemicals register

hierarchy of control

job safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situations

safe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situations

incident reporting

SDS

selection and use of required PPE

storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications

use of first aid according to SDS information.

Hazards that must be assessed include:

biological and environmental contaminants

chemical exposure via absorption, ingestion and inhalation

chemical reactivity

dust and fibre particulates

electrical

environmental allergens

explosions

fatigue

fire

manual handling

noise

poor ventilation

slips, trips and falls

syringes and sharps

working in confined spaces.

Equipment must include at least two of the following:

glue guns with glue sticks

hammers

seam rollers

seaming irons

spatulas

stair tools

trimming knives.

Materials must include at least two of the following:

adhesives

awls

duct tape

kickers

latex

masking tape

metal bars

nails of various sizes and for different backing surfaces

napping shears

power stretchers

protector boards

seaming tape

tackless carpet grippers.

Personal protective equipment must include at least two of the following:

disposable respirators

eye protection

gloves

kneepads

protective clothing

safety shoes.

Carpet types must include:

natural fibre:

organic (plant) fibres, such as cotton and sisal

wool

synthetic fibre:

acrylic

nylon

polyester

polypropylene.

Sub-flooring must include at least one of the following:

concrete

old carpet

wood

wood panelling.

Repair and reinstallation techniques must include at least one of the following:

gluing

replacing

re-stretching

sewing.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements are identified and confirmed with required personnel. 
Health and safety requirements for site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning. 
Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. 
Carpet repair and reinstallation equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. 
Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Carpet type, condition, fibre, construction method and sub-flooring are identified. 
Colour fastness of carpet is tested and agents causing colour damage are identified. 
Repair and reinstallation techniques are selected and confirmed according to assessment of carpet and company requirements. 
Furniture and fittings are moved or removed according to health and safety and company requirements. 
Carpet is repaired using required techniques, equipment and materials according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, health and safety, and company requirements. 
Cleaning chemical is applied followed by extraction or heat transfer method according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. 
Treated area is compared with surrounding surface to determine need for further action according to company requirements. 
Spot dye baths are prepared and applied according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. 
Carpet is reinstalled using required reinstallation method. 
Results are documented and reported according to company requirements. 
Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. 
Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements. 
Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. 
Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. 

Forms

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