You must be able to:

  • Comply with the contract information to assess and evaluate conditions for floorcoverings efficiently to the required specification by:

    • demonstrating work skills to:

      • set up test

      • read

      • record

    • using testing and recording equipment and ancillary equipment

    • carrying out tests to working instructions on the following floor surfaces:

      • cementitious surfaces

      • proprietary screeds

      • timber-based surfaces

      • existing subfloors

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

  • How the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to testing and recording equipment and instruments levels

  • Methods of calculating the quantity, length and wastage associated with the method and procedure to assess and evaluate conditions for floorcoverings

  • How to meet the contract specification in relation to the following:

    • how and why equipment is calibrated

    • how to use testing and recording equipment to assess floor suitability

    • why it is necessary to test air conditions (temperature, humidity)

    • why it is necessary to test floor conditions (dampness)

    • why it is necessary to survey site conditions

    • how to record and evaluate test results

    • how to assess findings and produce a report

    • how to determine treatment methods

    • why it is necessary to recognise and determine if underfloor heating is in-situ and respond accordingly

    • why it is important to recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly

    • the relevance of an assessment and its significance

    • why it is necessary to understand specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional construction, hard-to-treat buildings and historical significance

    • how to work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery

    • how to work at height using access equipment

    • how to use testing and recording equipment and ancillary equipment

    • how and why operative care and maintenance of all testing and recording equipment and ancillary equipment is carried out

  • The importance of teamwork and communication

  • The importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing

  • The importance of applying Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) when dealing with others

  • The needs of other occupations associated with assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings