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

      • stretch

      • match

      • secure

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

      • solid floors

      • 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:

    • textile sheet and tile floorcoverings

    • adhesives:

    • tape

    • liquid

    • textile underlays

    • edgings and trims

    • nosing (contract work)

    • 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 textile 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 textile floorcoverings

    • Why it is important to evaluate floor moisture content

    • Why it is important to acclimatise materials and products

    • Why it is important to ensure that the correct underlays have been installed

    • How to install textile sheet and tile floorcoverings, in contract and domestic situations:

      • to horizontal, inclined and stepped surfaces

      • to shaped and coved surfaces

      • to setting out points and lines

      • with the correct pile direction

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

      • solid floors

      • timber-based floors

      • suspended floors

      • steps

      • straight staircases

      • winding staircases

    • how to install edgings and trims

    • how to install and secure nosing (contract work)

    • why it is important to protect finished floorcoverings

    • 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 textile floorcoverings