You must be able to:

  • Comply with the contract information to install timber-based floorcoverings efficiently to the required specification by:

    • demonstrating work skills to:

      • measure

      • mark out

      • cut

      • position

      • fit

      • finish

    • installing and finishing at least two of the following floorcoverings, in contract or domestic situations, to working instructions:

      • wood block

      • solid wood

      • engineered wood

      • laminate

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:

    • wood block, solid wood, engineered wood and laminate floorcoverings

    • undercarriage systems

    • expansion joints

    • adhesives

    • surface treatments

    • finishes

    • thresholds

    • skirtings

    • cover strips

    • ancillaries

    • 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 timber-based floorcoverings

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

    • why it is necessary to check and ensure that subfloors are suitable for installing timber-based floorcoverings

    • how to install undercarriage systems

    • how to position, fit, and finish wood block, solid wood, laminate and engineered wood floorcoverings, in contract and domestic situations, to setting out points and to predetermined patterns

    • why it is important to form provision for expansion

    • how to finish the laid flooring

    • why and how it is important to 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 installing timber-based floorcoverings