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Title / Demonstrate knowledge of installation methods in the flooring industry
Level / 2 / Credits / 4
Purpose / This unit standard is for people entering the flooring industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of installation methods in the flooring industry.
Classification / Construction Trades > Flooring
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
Definition
Workplace procedures are all authorised instructions, processes and work practices carried out in the workshop, factory, shop and worksite.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of installation methods in the flooring industry.
Evidence requirements
1.1Methods used to install cork flooring products are identified and described in terms of techniques used, and materials and equipment required for the job.
Rangemethods include but are not limited to – mono-bond, water based or neoprene adhesive, tile installation, cork sheet installation.
1.2Methods used to install carpet by conventional and adhesive methods are identified and described in terms of techniques used, and materials and equipment required for the job.
Rangemethods include but are not limited to – joining, edge fixings, stair applications, stretching techniques, trimming, coving, single/double bond.
1.3Methods used to install laminated and solid timber flooring overlays are identified and described in terms of techniques used, and materials and equipment required for the job.
Rangemethods include but are not limited to – floating, direct stick, through surface fixed or secret nail installation.
1.4Methods used to install resilient sheet and tile floorcoverings are identified and described in terms of techniques used, and materials and equipment required for the job.
Rangemethods include but are not limited to – template, bar-scribe, freehand and stepping cutting techniques, coving, wallcladding, stairs/stringers, nosings, thermoplastic welding.
1.5Methods used to install resilient sheet for wet areas are identified and described in terms of techniques used, and materials and equipment required for the job.
Rangemethods include but are not limited to – template, bar-scribe, freehand and stepping cutting techniques, coving, wallcladding, stairs/stringers, nosings, thermoplastic welding, waste and protrusion sealing, substrate gradients, moisture egress protection.
Planned review date / 31 December 2015Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 26 March 2007 / 31 December 2012
Review / 2 / 18 February 2011 / N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference / 0175
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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Building and Construction Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101562 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018