Application
This unit of competency covers edge sanding of existing floors using a disc, orbital or belt sander to grade the surface and remove cupping, ridges, high points or deep scratches along the edges of the room, in corners or areas of reduced access, such as wardrobes. The pattern of sanding is to overlap and blend the floor boards into the body of the sanded floor.
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 the work | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to edge sanding of timber 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 flooring is checked for contamination and moisture content | ||
1.4 | Timber flooring condition is assessed and the extent of floor preparation required to meet job specifications is confirmed | ||
1.5 | Timber flooring is inspected for suitability for sanding operations and any pre-sanding tasks are completed | ||
1.6 | Mechanical fixings are removed avoiding damage to equipment and surfaces | ||
1.7 | 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 | ||
1.8 | The job site is isolated and/or encapsulated to contain dust fallout from sanding operation | ||
1.9 | Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation | ||
2 | Conduct edge sanding operations | 2.1 | Edge sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures |
2.2 | Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked | ||
2.3 | Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked | ||
2.4 | Sanding papers are selected | ||
2.5 | Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work | ||
2.6 | Sanding papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required | ||
2.7 | Edge sanding is completed systematically and effectively within the minimum required timeframe | ||
2.8 | Routine lubrication and adjustments to the equipment are completed as required | ||
2.9 | Finished timber flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures | ||
3 | Complete housekeeping | 3.1 | Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
3.2 | Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately | ||
3.3 | Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately | ||
3.4 | 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) timber flooring preparations requiring edge sanding:
to grade the surface
to remove cupping, ridges, high points or deep scratches along the edges of the room, in corners or areas of reduced access, such as wardrobes
to blend the floor boards into the body of course and fine sanded timber 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 edge sand timber flooring
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for edge sanding of timber flooring
Characteristics, requirements and techniques for timber flooring edge sanding
Types and uses of relevant tools and equipment used to conduct edge sanding operations
Workplace safety system requirements related to edge sanding timber flooring
Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
Characteristics of materials, products and defects
Set-up and operation of equipment
Products assembly techniques
Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
Environmental protection requirements
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant problem identification and resolution
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 edge sanding timber floors.
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 |
Pre-sanding tasks include: | removal of mechanical fixings punching of nails |
Mechanical fixings include: | tacks nails staples screws |
Tools include: | hammer scraper punch broom vacuum lead and dust mask |
Materials include: | sanding belts sanding paper sanding discs oil and lubricants |
Edge sanding equipment includes: | disc sanders orbital or belt sanders |
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