MSFFL3121 — Apply emulsion wax and oil-based coatings to timber floors

1 Prepare to apply emulsion wax and oil-based coating systems

• 1.1Interpret coating requirements from job and manufacturer 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 including systems to ventilate chemical fumes and to meet environmental protection requirements
• 1.3Select and check all required tools and equipment are ready to use, and organise to fix any deficiencies according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Plan the work sequence to ensure efficient, quality application
• 1.5Select coating materials considering the job instructions, the qualities of the materials, and their compatibility with each other and with the surface to be coated
• 1.6Check the coating materials meet quality requirements and are prepared and ready for use according to the manufacturer instructions, product labels, safety data sheets and workplace procedures
• 1.7Confirm the surface to be coated is clean and suitable for coating, and fix or report any deficiencies according to workplace procedures
• 1.8Erect signage and/or barricades around the area to be coated according to workplace procedures

2 Apply the coating

• 2.1Apply coating material according to the manufacturer instructions, product labels, safety data sheets and workplace procedures
• 2.2Reapply coating material as required according to the recommended time between coats
• 2.3Buff and sand between coats according to manufacturer instructions
• 2.4Check the floor is coated correctly according to job instructions and quality requirements, and fix any deficiencies
• 2.5Provide floor maintenance instructions and warranty provisions to the client according to workplace procedures

3 Complete the task according to workplace procedures

• 3.1Clean up the work area, identify items for recycling and dispose of waste
• 3.2Identify, tag and report any damage to equipment and tools
• 3.3Check, clean and do routine maintenance on equipment and tools and store them and unused materials
• 3.4Complete task outcome documentation

What does an assessment tool for MSFFL3121 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSFFL3121 needs to address all 25 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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