You must be able to:

  • Comply with the contract information to prepare and fit underlays for floorcoverings efficiently to the required specification by:

    • demonstrating work skills to:

      • measure

      • mark out

      • cut

      • position

      • fit

      • secure

  • Preparing and fitting underlays and associated fittings to working instructions

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:

    • adhesives

    • tapes

    • underlays

    • 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 prepare and fit underlays for floorcoverings

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

    • how to check and ensure that subfloor surfaces are suitable to receive underlays

    • why it is important to acclimatise materials

    • how to acclimatise materials

    • how to position, fit and secure underlay materials and fittings to manufacturer’s instructions

    • 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 preparing subfloor surfaces to receive floorcoverings