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

LMFFL3401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Mix and apply epoxy and seamless floor coverings

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMFFL3401A - Mix and apply epoxy and seamless floor coverings
Description This unit covers the preparation, application and finishing of epoxy and seamless floor coverings.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the wide variety of flooring technology operations. The competency applies to a work room and on site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a trade worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Coatings
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: Prepare for the work
  • Applicable OHS, legislative, organisational and information requirements relevant to the application of epoxy and seamless floor coverings are verified and complied with
  • Work orders and/or plans are read and interpreted
  • The condition of the sub-floor is inspected and confirmed as suitable for use
  • 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
  • Floor preparation, including conventional and decorative formwork is established, levelled and secured
       
Element: Apply epoxy materials floor covering
  • Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation
  • Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
  • Material safety data sheets, or equivalent, are read and applied during the work
  • Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • Surface coatings are applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements
  • Decorative additives are applied in accordance with job requirements
  • Floor is checked and cleared for further processing
       
Element: Finish the flooring
  • Sanding/grinding 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
  • Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
  • Sanding/grinding is completed to industry and manufacturer standards.
       
Element: 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 and/or reporting is completed
       


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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for preparing and presenting design information

Interpret work order and locate relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Work effectively with others

Complete a minimum of three of the following:

a trowelled epoxy floor

a self levelling epoxy floor

a flake floor

a seamless floor

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to the preparation for and application of epoxy and seamless flooring

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate epoxy and seamless application problems to avoid re-work and wastage

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other material requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of:

tools and materials

epoxy and seamless application techniques

seek learning opportunities

use the limited workplace technology related to the epoxy and seamless application including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the application of epoxy and seamless floor coverings

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for moisture suppressant and barrier systems

environmental protection requirements

type, characteristics, uses and limitations of:

epoxy and seamless floor coverings

sanders/grinders

techniques for preparing epoxy and seamless materials, including decorative additives

workplace safety system requirements related to sanding and grinding

types and uses of relevant tools and equipment

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

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

characteristics and requirements of monolithic sub-floor preparation

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to use and operation of tools and equipment

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Epoxy and seamless flooring

includes trowelled epoxy, self levelling epoxy, flake floors, granule floors, epoxy coatings (seamless), spray on roller coatings and waterproofing, and joint sealing

Sub-floor preparation

is to include sanding, grinding and the application of levelling compounds and primers

General tools and equipment

are to include utility knife, straight edge, square, tape measure, trowels, rollers, brushes, buckets and trolley

Sanding equipment

is to include sander, edger, belt-sander, sander belts and paper

Materials

are to include but are not limited to: acrylics, epoxy, polyurethane, separating strips, flushing strips, joining strips, expansion jointing, additives (flakes and granules), oil and lubricants for equipment

Grinding equipment

is to include grinder, grinding stones and materials

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
Applicable OHS, legislative, organisational and information requirements relevant to the application of epoxy and seamless floor coverings are verified and complied with 
Work orders and/or plans are read and interpreted 
The condition of the sub-floor is inspected and confirmed as suitable for use 
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 
Floor preparation, including conventional and decorative formwork is established, levelled and secured 
Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation 
Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use 
Material safety data sheets, or equivalent, are read and applied during the work 
Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish 
Surface coatings are applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements 
Decorative additives are applied in accordance with job requirements 
Floor is checked and cleared for further processing 
Sanding/grinding 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 
Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work 
Sanding/grinding is completed to industry and manufacturer standards. 
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 and/or reporting is completed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

LMFFL3401A - Mix and apply epoxy and seamless floor coverings
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LMFFL3401A - Mix and apply epoxy and seamless floor coverings

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