You must be able to:

  • Comply with the contract information to Install textile floorcoverings efficiently to the required specification by:

    • demonstrating work skills to:

      • measure

      • mark out

      • cut

      • join

      • roll

      • weld or seal

    • installing resilient sheet and tile floorcoverings, in contract or domestic situations, to working instructions to the following surfaces and areas:

      • horizontal

      • inclined

      • stepped

      • shaped and coved

    • installing resilient sheet and tile floorcoverings, in contract or domestic situations, to working instructions on the following:

      • solid floors

      • concrete

      • screed

      • timber-based floors

      • suspended floors

      • steps

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:

    • resilient sheet and tile floorcoverings

    • adhesives

    • welding materials

    • ancillaries

    • pre-formed curves

    • cove former

    • skirtings

    • capping

    • protection materials

    • associated fixings, fittings and components

    • hand and power tools and ancillary equipment

  • Methods of calculating the quantity, length and wastage associated with the method and procedure to install resilient floorcoverings

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

    • why it is necessary to check and ensure that subfloor surfaces are suitable for installing resilient floorcoverings

    • why it is important to acclimatise materials and products

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

      • how to position, fit and secure resilient sheet and tile floorcovering, in contract and domestic situations, with appropriate components to:

      • horizontal surfaces

      • inclined surfaces

      • stepped surfaces

      • setting out points

      • lines

      • predetermined shapes

    • how to install resilient sheet and tile floorcoverings, in contract and domestic situations to:

      • solid floors

      • timber-based floors

    • how to identify levels, falls and gradient to dress resilient floorcoverings, in domestic and contract situations

    • how to form upstands and skirtings

    • how to weld and seal

    • how to secure ancillaries

    • how to fit to straight and winding staircases

    • why it is important protect finished floor surfaces

    • 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 all hand and power tools and ancillary equipment

    • how and why operative care and maintenance of all hand and power tools 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 installing resilient floorcoverings