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

MSFFL2006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFL2006 - Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers preparing, selecting and applying cementitious products using smoothing and skim coating techniques to concrete and timber sub-floors in readiness for the installation of floor coverings and coatings for internal and external applications.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking flooring work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to materials and equipment relevant to sub-floor smoothing and patching activities.
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: Prepare for work
  • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to selecting and applying smoothing and patching compounds for sub-floor preparation are verified and complied with
  • Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
  • Floors are inspected to ensure that they are dry, smooth, plane, sound and clean in accordance with Australian Standards, and the extent of preparation is confirmed
  • Trial applications of surface materials are made to determine the suitability of the primer to the sub-floor, and the appropriateness of the smoothing compound to smoothing requirements and compatibility to the primer and sub-floor application
  • 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
  • Material safety data sheets (MSDS), or equivalent, are read and applied during the work
  • Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
  • Surfaces are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
       
Element: Apply levelling compounds and primers
  • Surface coating is applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements
  • Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing
       
Element: Apply levelling compounds and primers to timber sub-floors
  • Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation
  • MSDS, or equivalent, are read and applied during the work
  • A mixing station is established where materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
  • Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing
       
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 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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to selecting and applying smoothing and patching compounds for sub-floor preparation are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks

1.3

Floors are inspected to ensure that they are dry, smooth, plane, sound and clean in accordance with Australian Standards, and the extent of preparation is confirmed

1.4

Trial applications of surface materials are made to determine the suitability of the primer to the sub-floor, and the appropriateness of the smoothing compound to smoothing requirements and compatibility to the primer and sub-floor application

1.5

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

1.6

Material safety data sheets (MSDS), or equivalent, are read and applied during the work

1.7

Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use

1.8

Surfaces are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

2

Apply levelling compounds and primers

2.1

Surface coating is applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements

2.2

Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing

3

Apply levelling compounds and primers to timber sub-floors

3.1

Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation

3.2

MSDS, or equivalent, are read and applied during the work

3.3

A mixing station is established where materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use

3.4

Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish

3.5

Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing

4

Complete housekeeping

4.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

4.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

4.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

4.4

Workplace documentation is completed

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, to Australian Standards, a minimum of two (2) sub-floor preparations which are to include:

a patch and repair

a level pour

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

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to floor patching and smoothing techniques

Organisation and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for applying smoothing and patching compounds

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General

AS 1884-2012 Floor coverings - Resilient sheet and tiles - Installation practices Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Set-up and operation of equipment

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Characteristics and requirements of concrete and timber sub-floor preparation

Type, characteristics, uses and limitations of smoothing compounds and primers

Workplace safety system requirements related to the application of smoothing compounds and primers

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.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to selecting and applying smoothing and patching compounds for sub-floor preparation are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks

1.3

Floors are inspected to ensure that they are dry, smooth, plane, sound and clean in accordance with Australian Standards, and the extent of preparation is confirmed

1.4

Trial applications of surface materials are made to determine the suitability of the primer to the sub-floor, and the appropriateness of the smoothing compound to smoothing requirements and compatibility to the primer and sub-floor application

1.5

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

1.6

Material safety data sheets (MSDS), or equivalent, are read and applied during the work

1.7

Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use

1.8

Surfaces are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

2

Apply levelling compounds and primers

2.1

Surface coating is applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements

2.2

Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing

3

Apply levelling compounds and primers to timber sub-floors

3.1

Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation

3.2

MSDS, or equivalent, are read and applied during the work

3.3

A mixing station is established where materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use

3.4

Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish

3.5

Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing

4

Complete housekeeping

4.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

4.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

4.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

4.4

Workplace documentation is completed

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

Surface materials include:

compounds used to repair, level, smooth or skim a sub-floor of timber or concrete

Tools and equipment include:

finishing trowel

grouping and batching buckets

mixing palette

hair broom

trolley

plastic sheeting

mixing drill

screed bar

Australian Standards include:

AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice – General

AS 1884-2012 Floor coverings - Resilient sheet and tiles - Installation practices

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

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 work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to selecting and applying smoothing and patching compounds for sub-floor preparation are verified and complied with 
Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks 
Floors are inspected to ensure that they are dry, smooth, plane, sound and clean in accordance with Australian Standards, and the extent of preparation is confirmed 
Trial applications of surface materials are made to determine the suitability of the primer to the sub-floor, and the appropriateness of the smoothing compound to smoothing requirements and compatibility to the primer and sub-floor application 
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 
Material safety data sheets (MSDS), or equivalent, are read and applied during the work 
Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use 
Surfaces are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 
Surface coating is applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements 
Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing 
Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation 
MSDS, or equivalent, are read and applied during the work 
A mixing station is established where materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use 
Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish 
Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFFL2006 - Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds
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