MSFFL2034Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications

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What an assessment for MSFFL2034 must cover

50 assessable components: 6 elements (22 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify work requirements

  • 1.1Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
  • 1.2Read work documentation and identify job requirements
  • 1.3Inspect subfloors against requirements of Australian Standards to ensure that they are dry, smooth, plane, and sound and confirm extent of required preparation and work
  • 1.4Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use

2 Inspect subfloors to determine irregularities

  • 2.1Inspect and confirm construction type, structure and sub-structure
  • 2.2Run and check datum lines and confirm accurate dimensions
  • 2.3Inspect and identify nature and extent of surface irregularities
  • 2.4Check subfloors and walls for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth and suitable preparation
  • 2.5Clean surface using suitable floor preparation equipment and or cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer recommendation

3 Select primers, additives and cementitious compounds

  • 3.1Determine suitability of the primers and compounds for compatibility and levelling requirements through trial applications
  • 3.2Select suitable primers, additives and cementitious compounds based on their functions in accordance with the needs of the job
  • 3.3Select method of application based on job requirements
  • 3.4Apply selected primers to the subfloor in accordance with manufacturer instructions

4 Prepare additives and cementitious compounds

  • 4.1Establish mixing station and mix selected cementitious compounds and additives in accordance with safety management requirements and manufacturer instructions
  • 4.2Plan a sequence of work that ensures the application of cementitious compounds and additives in logical order

5 Apply cementitious compounds and additives

  • 5.1Establish working lines and select starting point
  • 5.2Apply prepared compounds and additives to the surface in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 5.3Inspect completed applications and identify and address deficiencies

6 Complete housekeeping

  • 6.1Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.3Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 6.4Accurately complete required workplace documentation

Performance evidence

  • level coat to 3mm thickness
  • primer
  • rapid set mortar patch or ramp
  • skim coat

Knowledge evidence

  • mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement, including calculation of area and estimation of material requirements
  • characteristics and requirements of concrete and timber subfloor preparation
  • characteristics and requirements of concrete and fibre board wall preparation
  • application of compounds and additives: workplace safety system requirements
  • application of compounds and additives: environmental protection and sustainability requirements
  • application of compounds and additives: how to access manufacturer instructions
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: porous substrate primer
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: non-porous substrate primer
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: substrate moisture barrier and green slab primer
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: fibre
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: high polymer cement-based finishes
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: latex powder and emulsion based subfloor smoothing compounds
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: levelling and smoothing compounds and primers
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: pumpable cement base floor leveller
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: rapid setting and drying repair mortar
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: self-smoothing and/or levelling cements
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: synthetic resin dispersion
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: two part, chemically cured epoxy coating for porous concrete floors
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: graded aggregate for bulking
  • types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives, including: kiln dry sand for priming and bulking
  • types, characteristics, safe use, maintenance and limitations of tools, equipment and materials
  • techniques for the application of compounds and additives, the types of problems that may occur, and how to avoid and respond
  • quality indicators for subfloor surface finishes
  • procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

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What does an assessment tool for MSFFL2034 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSFFL2034 needs to address all 50 unit components: 6 elements with 22 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 24 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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