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

MSFFL2007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFL2007 - Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers selecting and applying appropriate compounds and additives to sub-floors in preparation for the installation of floor coverings.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 the application of compounds and additives.
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: Identify the sub-floor properties
  • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the use of appropriate compounds and additives are verified and complied with
  • Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
  • The type of floor and wall construction and the building floor and wall structure and sub-structure are identified
  • Datum lines are run and checked to confirm dimensions
  • Timber and/or concrete flooring inspections are completed to identify irregularities
  • Wall inspections are completed to identify irregularities
       
Element: Select appropriate compounds and additives
  • Types of floor and wall preparation compounds and additives and their functions are identified from relevant information sources
  • Sub-floors and walls are checked for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth and suitable preparation
  • Suitable compounds and additives are selected consistent with the needs of the job
       
Element: Prepare compounds and additives
  • 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
  • Selected compounds and additives for application are organised and prepared in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • The method of application is selected
  • Sequence of work is planned to ensure the application of appropriate compounds and additives is in logical order
       
Element: Apply compounds and additives
  • Working lines are established and starting point is selected
  • Mixing station is established and selected compounds and additives are mixed to manufacturer instructions
  • Selected compounds and additives are applied to the sub-floor surface following manufacturer instructions
  • Sub-floors are inspected and re-worked as required
       
Element: Complete housekeeping
  • 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

Identify the sub-floor properties

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the use of appropriate compounds and additives 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

Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used

1.4

The type of floor and wall construction and the building floor and wall structure and sub-structure are identified

1.5

Datum lines are run and checked to confirm dimensions

1.6

Timber and/or concrete flooring inspections are completed to identify irregularities

1.7

Wall inspections are completed to identify irregularities

2

Select appropriate compounds and additives

2.1

Types of floor and wall preparation compounds and additives and their functions are identified from relevant information sources

2.2

Sub-floors and walls are checked for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth and suitable preparation

2.3

Suitable compounds and additives are selected consistent with the needs of the job

3

Prepare compounds and additives

3.1

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

3.2

Selected compounds and additives for application are organised and prepared in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

3.3

The method of application is selected

3.4

Sequence of work is planned to ensure the application of appropriate compounds and additives is in logical order

4

Apply compounds and additives

4.1

Working lines are established and starting point is selected

4.2

Mixing station is established and selected compounds and additives are mixed to manufacturer instructions

4.3

Selected compounds and additives are applied to the sub-floor surface following manufacturer instructions

4.4

Sub-floors are inspected and re-worked as required

5

Complete housekeeping

5.1

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

5.2

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

5.3

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 a minimum of three (3) applications where appropriate compounds and additives are selected, prepared and applied to substrates in preparation for finish coverings

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

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 appropriate compounds and additives

Organisation and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for applying appropriate compounds and additives

Characteristics and requirements of concrete and timber sub-floor preparation

Characteristics and requirements of concrete and fibre board wall preparation

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives

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

Set-up and operation of equipment

Workplace safety system requirements related to the application of appropriate compounds and additives

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

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

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:

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify the sub-floor properties

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the use of appropriate compounds and additives 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

Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used

1.4

The type of floor and wall construction and the building floor and wall structure and sub-structure are identified

1.5

Datum lines are run and checked to confirm dimensions

1.6

Timber and/or concrete flooring inspections are completed to identify irregularities

1.7

Wall inspections are completed to identify irregularities

2

Select appropriate compounds and additives

2.1

Types of floor and wall preparation compounds and additives and their functions are identified from relevant information sources

2.2

Sub-floors and walls are checked for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth and suitable preparation

2.3

Suitable compounds and additives are selected consistent with the needs of the job

3

Prepare compounds and additives

3.1

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

3.2

Selected compounds and additives for application are organised and prepared in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

3.3

The method of application is selected

3.4

Sequence of work is planned to ensure the application of appropriate compounds and additives is in logical order

4

Apply compounds and additives

4.1

Working lines are established and starting point is selected

4.2

Mixing station is established and selected compounds and additives are mixed to manufacturer instructions

4.3

Selected compounds and additives are applied to the sub-floor surface following manufacturer instructions

4.4

Sub-floors are inspected and re-worked as required

5

Complete housekeeping

5.1

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

5.2

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

5.3

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

Appropriate compounds and additives include:

preparation primers

self-smoothing/levelling cements

pumpable cement base floor leveller

two part, chemically cured epoxy coating for porous concrete floors

rapid setting and drying repair mortar

latex powder and emulsion based sub-floor smoothing compounds

synthetic resin dispersion

high polymer cement-based finishes

Tools and equipment include:

utility knife

straight edge

square

tape measure

spirit level

screed bar

gauging tool

finishing trowel

corner trowel

spatula

rollers

brushes

measuring buckets

batching buckets

mixing drill

mixing paddle

trolley

Materials include:

sanding paper

grinding discs

carborundum brick

smoothing and repairing compounds

primers

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 the use of appropriate compounds and additives are verified and complied with 
Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks 
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used 
The type of floor and wall construction and the building floor and wall structure and sub-structure are identified 
Datum lines are run and checked to confirm dimensions 
Timber and/or concrete flooring inspections are completed to identify irregularities 
Wall inspections are completed to identify irregularities 
Types of floor and wall preparation compounds and additives and their functions are identified from relevant information sources 
Sub-floors and walls are checked for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth and suitable preparation 
Suitable compounds and additives are selected consistent with the needs of the job 
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 
Selected compounds and additives for application are organised and prepared in accordance with relevant safety management requirements 
The method of application is selected 
Sequence of work is planned to ensure the application of appropriate compounds and additives is in logical order 
Working lines are established and starting point is selected 
Mixing station is established and selected compounds and additives are mixed to manufacturer instructions 
Selected compounds and additives are applied to the sub-floor surface following manufacturer instructions 
Sub-floors are inspected and re-worked 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

MSFFL2007 - Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSFFL2007 - Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives

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