MSFFL3079
Adapt and apply custom designs to timber flooring


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required prepare and present a range of design solutions to fulfill a design brief, including the interpretation of technical drawings, design schedules, and the adaption of installation systems and materials to provide solutions to environmental issues.

This unit applies to flooring technicians.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Select and adapt the design

1.1 Determine parameters of client design concept from documentation or interaction with the client

1.2 Match client design concept with available custom designs and select the preferred design

1.3 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations

1.4 Adapt design concept to suit the site conditions

2. Select materials

2.1 Use budget and availability constraints to identify realistic material options

2.2 Analyse timber options on the basis of durability, longevity, aesthetics, manufacturer recommendations and client expectations

2.3 Select most appropriate material options and incorporate into the job specification

3. Select the installation system and finishing technique

3.1 Identify and analyse effects of finishing materials on the final appearance of the design

3.2 Identify environmental and site conditions that may create limitations or restrictions on the installation systems available

3.3 Identify effects of the finishing technique on the final appearance of the design

3.4 Select finishing techniques and materials which best complement the design aesthetics and incorporate into the job specification

4. Finalise the job specification

4.1 Finalise job specifications covering working drawings, material specifications and costs

4.2 Obtain client approval for the job specification

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency


Sectors

Flooring technology