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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Flooring Technology

This qualification covers installing carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient, resin or concrete floors in homes and commercial buildings. It includes checking sites, preparing subfloors, moisture barriers, planning and costing work, and handling hazardous materials safely. Floor layers already doing this work may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MSF Furnishing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Floor layers and flooring installers who work with carpet, timber, vinyl or other floors and want their skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Floor layer
  • Flooring installer
  • Carpet layer
  • Timber floor installer
  • Vinyl layer
  • Floor preparer

Qualification structure

24 units in total. A total of 24 units must be achieved comprising: At least 6 units in any combination from A, B, C, D or E. Up to 6 units from Groups A, B, C, D, E, F or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome, and if imported from other Training Packages, must be units first packaged in a Certificate III level qualification or higher. Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units available within this qualification. Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Flooring Technology. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. Packaging for each specialisation. At least 6 Group A electives must be selected for the award of MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet). At least 6 Group B electives must be selected for the award of MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resilient). All 7 Group C electives must be selected for the award of MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resin). At least 8 Group D electives must be selected for the award of MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Timber). At least 6 Group E electives must be selected for the award of MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Polished concrete).

Core units

12 units
  1. MSFFL2032Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors
  2. MSFFL2034Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications
  3. MSFFL3052Plan and cost flooring technology work
  4. MSFFL3102Receive and prepare flooring materials
  5. MSFFL3106Establish and maintain safe flooring installation work areas
  6. MSFFL3107Assess flooring installation sites
  7. MSFGN2001Make measurements and calculations
  8. MSFGN3005Read and interpret work documents
  9. MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
  10. MSMSUP106Work in a team
  11. MSMWHS200Work safely
  12. TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Elective units

74 units

Group A: Carpet

  1. MSFFL3103Install soft carpet underlays and grippers
  2. MSFFL3104Install unpatterned tufted carpet
  3. MSFFL3109Install carpet tiles
  4. MSFFL3110Install adhesive-fixed carpet
  5. MSFFL3111Install commercial carpet
  6. MSFFL3112Install patterned carpet
  7. MSFFL3113Install carpet on complex stairs
  8. MSFFL3127Install synthetic textile floor coverings in indoor and outdoor facilities

Group B: Resilient

  1. MSFFL2038Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings
  2. MSFFL3066Install linoleum floor coverings
  3. MSFFL3068Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes
  4. MSFFL3069Install rubber floor coverings
  5. MSFFL3071Install anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings
  6. MSFFL3114Install resilient tiles and planks
  7. MSFFL3115Install commercial sheet vinyl flooring
  8. MSFFL3116Install resilient sheet to walls

Group C: Resin

  1. MSFFL2035Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials
  2. MSFFL3072Mix and apply thin-film rollcoat resin flooring systems
  3. MSFFL3073Mix and apply thin-film broadcast resin flooring systems
  4. MSFFL3074Mix and apply self-levelling resin flooring systems
  5. MSFFL3075Mix and apply trowel-applied resin flooring systems
  6. MSFFL3076Mix and apply high-build decorative resin flooring systems
  7. MSFFL3077Prepare subfloors for resin flooring systems

Group D: Timber

  1. MSFFL2040Install engineered timber flooring
  2. MSFFL2042Nail strip timber flooring
  3. MSFFL2043Install expansion joints
  4. MSFFL2044Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring
  5. MSFFL2045Coarse sand timber flooring
  6. MSFFL3078Install direct stick timber flooring
  7. MSFFL3079Adapt and apply custom designs to timber flooring
  8. MSFFL3080Install timber flooring materials to stairs
  9. MSFFL3081Install block parquetry flooring
  10. MSFFL3082Install cork tiles
  11. MSFFL3087Plan and implement maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring
  12. MSFFL3089Apply solvent-based coatings to timber flooring
  13. MSFFL3090Apply water-based coatings to timber flooring
  14. MSFFL3092Apply composite-based coatings to timber flooring
  15. MSFFL3094Apply stains and fillers to timber flooring
  16. MSFFL3098Sand and fill parquetry flooring
  17. MSFFL3099Apply finishes to cork flooring
  18. MSFFL3101Install bamboo flooring
  19. MSFFL3117Install mosaic and panel parquetry flooring
  20. MSFFL3118Install sprung timber flooring
  21. MSFFL3119Install timber battens and plywood in preparation to install strip timber
  22. MSFFL3120Install timber flooring on joists
  23. MSFFL3121Apply emulsion wax and oil-based coatings to timber floors
  24. MSFFL3122Fine sand timber floors
  25. MSFFL3123Edge sand timber floors
  26. MSFFL3124Sand cork floors

Group E: Polished concrete

  1. CPCCON3046 (has a prerequisite)Repair and rectify concrete
  2. CPCCON3047 (has a prerequisite)Cut concrete
  3. MSFFL3057Select and fit diamond tools for concrete surface preparation and polishing
  4. MSFFL3072Mix and apply thin-film rollcoat resin flooring systems
  5. MSFFL3100Apply densifiers and sealers to concrete surfaces
  6. MSFFL3108Polish concrete floors
  7. MSFFL3125Mix and apply thin-set terrazzo
  8. MSFFL3126Grout polished concrete floors

Group F: Other electives

  1. BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  2. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  3. BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  4. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  5. CPCCWP3002 (has a prerequisite)Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas
  6. MEM30031Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  7. MSFFL2031Remove existing floor coverings
  8. MSFFL2033Install hard underlays
  9. MSFFL2041Install impact and sound absorption underlay
  10. MSFFL3055Respond to complaints about flooring installations
  11. MSFFL3058Provide advice to customers on flooring products
  12. MSFFL3105Install laminate and hybrid vinyl flooring
  13. MSFFDM4009Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements
  14. MSFGN3007Set up and operate a self-employed contracting business
  15. MSS402055Apply quality standards
  16. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
  17. TAEDEL414Mentor in the workplace

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCON3046 Repair and rectify concrete — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCON3047 Cut concrete — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCWP3002 Apply waterproofing process to — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification in some jurisdictions. Local regulations should be checked for details.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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