Application
This unit of competency covers installing expansion joints and gaps, calculating how many and how often they are to be installed, and what size and type are necessary for the application at hand.
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).
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 the installation of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks | ||
1.3 | Timber and engineered flooring is assessed for the type, number and installation requirements of expansion joints consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations | ||
1.4 | Suitable expansion joints, cover strips, fixings and adhesives are selected as required | ||
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 | Sequence of work is planned, including the position of each expansion joint, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation | ||
2 | Set out expansion joints for installation | 2.1 | Expansion joints are positioned according to the requirements of the flooring type, manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards |
2.2 | Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements | ||
2.3 | Adhesives and fixings, are prepared for use as required | ||
2.4 | Working lines and starting point are established | ||
3 | Prepare expansion joints | 3.1 | Instructions and sequence for cutting and fixing are followed |
3.2 | Timber or metal mouldings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins, as appropriate | ||
3.3 | The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, where appropriate, matching grains and colours | ||
3.4 | Timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting | ||
3.5 | Timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip is cut to length and size for final fixing ensuring minimum waste | ||
4 | Install expansion joints | 4.1 | Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements |
4.2 | Adhesives and mechanical fixings are prepared for use as required | ||
4.3 | Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations | ||
4.4 | Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip are fitted to perimeter wall expansion gaps, expansion joints in the body of the flooring or transitions of the timber or engineered flooring | ||
4.5 | Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures | ||
5 | Complete housekeeping | 5.1 | Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
5.2 | Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately | ||
5.3 | Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately | ||
5.4 | Workplace documentation is completed | ||
Evidence of Performance
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 the placement and fitting of expansion joints to:
one (1) strip timber floor
one (1) parquetry floor
one (1) engineered floating floor
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
Evidence of Knowledge
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:
the placement and fitting of expansion joints for timber and engineered flooring
timber or metal mouldings and cork expansion strip when fitting expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
Types and uses of tools and equipment used during the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring.
Basic wood working techniques relevant to the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
Workplace safety system requirements relevant to the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
Work flow in relation to the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
Characteristics and requirements of expansion joint preparation
Environmental protection requirements
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
Assessment Conditions
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 for the placement and fitting of expansion joints to one strip timber floor, one parquetry floor and one engineered floating floor.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
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 individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving |
Expansion joint materials include: | skirtings scotias quads beading cover strips threshold strips (end, edge and T mouldings) angle end sections reducer strips ramping strips stair nosings |
Materials include: | adhesives metal fixings timber and metal mouldings cork expansion strip |
Adhesives include: | polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) epoxy polyurethane elastomeric |
Mechanical fixings include: | ring grooved nails pins staples screws nylon plug screws (tap-ins) rawl plugs |
Tools and equipment include: | jig saw hand saw hacksaw hammer nail punch bar scriber utility knife circular saw bench saw straight edge staple gun |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures include: | Australian Standard AS I684.1-1999 Residential timber-framed construction – Deign criteria and the Australian Timber Code 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 |
Sectors
Flooring technology