MSFFL3119 — Install timber battens and plywood in preparation to install strip timber

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Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to install timber battens and plywood

1.1Interpret timber batten and plywood installation requirements from job instructions and calculate the quantities of materials required
1.2Identify hazards relating to the work site, work practices, materials, tools and equipment, and check risk treatments are in place and operating
1.3Select and check all required tools and equipment are ready to use, and organise to fix any deficiencies according to workplace procedures
1.4Gather the moisture vapour barrier, timber battens or plywood, adhesives, trims and other materials required by job instructions, and check they meet quality requirements and are prepared and ready to install according to the manufacturer instructions, product labels, safety data sheets and workplace procedures

2 Lay the moisture vapour barrier

2.1Confirm the subfloor is clean and suitable for installing the moisture vapour barrier and timber battens or plywood, and fix or report any deficiencies according to workplace procedures
2.2Remove or undercut door jambs, cover trims and other joinery, and store for refitting or send for machining according to job instructions
2.3Fasten the moisture vapour barrier according to manufacturer instructions

3 Cut, fit and fasten timber battens and plywood

3.1Establish the starting point and mark out working lines
3.2Measure, mark and cut the timber battens or plywood according to job instructions to length and size, to minimise waste and joints, and to ensure an efficient, quality installation
3.3Fasten the timber battens or plywood according to the manufacturer instructions
3.4Adjust battens for levels according to job instructions

4 Complete the task according to workplace procedures

4.1Clean up the work area, identify items for recycling and dispose of waste
4.2Identify, tag and report any damage to equipment and tools
4.3Check, clean and do routine maintenance on equipment and tools and store them and unused materials
4.4Complete task outcome documentation

Performance evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks in the elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency and has demonstrated the ability to install according to job instructions:  full-thickness battens packed to achieve a level surface in one complete area  full battens scribed down to thinner sizes to fully support the subfloor  plywood mechanically fixed to a concrete subfloor.

Knowledge evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:  manufacturer installation instructions for:  moisture vapour barrier  timber battens with a density greater than 600 Kg/m3  manufacturer use instructions for adhesives including:  elastomeric  polyurethane  polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)  the safe and correct use of, and maintenance requirements for tools and equipment for, installing moisture vapour barrier, timber battens and plywood  the most common issues that can arise when installing moisture vapour barrier, timber battens and plywood and how to avoid and respond to them  workplace policies and procedures relevant to their job role and responsibilities including for:  installing moisture vapour barrier, timber battens and plywood  communication and reporting  environmental protection and sustainability, including maximising resource utilisation and minimising waste  quality indicators for completed work and process improvements  work health and safety, including the use of personal protective equipment and safety data sheets  work planning  how to identify if a subfloor is suitable for installing a moisture vapour barrier, timber battens and plywood  how to identify if a moisture vapour barrier, timber battens and plywood are installed correctly.

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