Application
This unit of competency covers preparing, setting out, cutting and installing patterned parquetry flooring in domestic and commercial sites.
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 patterned parquetry are verified and complied with |
1.2 | WHS requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | ||
1.3 | Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks | ||
1.4 | Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of patterned parquetry flooring consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations | ||
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 | Skirting boards or cover trims are removed or undercut, if required, and stored for re-fitting | ||
1.7 | Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation | ||
2 | Set out patterned parquetry flooring | 2.1 | Patterned parquetry flooring are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations |
2.2 | Patterned parquetry flooring for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements | ||
2.3 | Adhesives and edge strips are prepared for use as required | ||
2.4 | Area to be covered is measured, working lines and starting point are established | ||
3 | Lay out and cut parquetry patterns | 3.1 | Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed |
3.2 | Appropriate underlay is laid according to manufacturer recommendations | ||
3.3 | Patterned parquetry flooring is laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins | ||
3.4 | The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, including matching grains and colours | ||
3.5 | Cutting jigs for pattern components are measured and set for repetitive use | ||
3.6 | Parquetry blocks are set in appropriate jig and cut | ||
4 | Install patterned parquetry | 4.1 | Adhesives and edge strips/accessories are prepared for use as required |
4.2 | Adhesives are used following workplace procedures | ||
4.3 | Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations | ||
4.4 | Parquetry is installed and fixed to produce required pattern | ||
4.5 | Appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints are allowed | ||
4.6 | Skirting boards or cover trims are fitted/re-fitted and finished | ||
4.7 | 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 two (2) patterned parquetry floors, which are to include at least:
one (1) personally designed pattern
one (1) patterned floor, herringbone pattern with a two patterned border
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 installation of patterned parquetry
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the installation of patterned parquetry
Environmental protection requirements
Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of patterned parquetry flooring
Types and uses of tools and equipment used during the installation of patterned parquetry flooring
Types, uses and limitations of adhesives
Workplace safety systems relevant to the installation of patterned parquetry flooring
Work flow in relation to the laying of patterned parquetry flooring
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, equipment and specifications relevant to the installation of patterned parquetry flooring.
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 individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving |
Sub-floor assessment includes: | testing for moisture content expansion rot structural strength smoothness plane |
Tools and equipment include: | drop saw hand saw radial arm saw router stringline chalk and chalk-line square notched trowel moisture meter straight edge template plunge saw jig saw bench saw band saw circular saw planer laser level |
Materials include: | underlays adhesives timber fillers skirting boards cover trims accessories |
Adhesives include: | polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) epoxy polyurethane elastamerics |
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 |
Sectors
Flooring technology