About this resource
The Flooring Technology project is a learning resource designed for apprentices and trainees undertaking the Certificate III in Flooring Technology. The resource comprises a website and an accompanying set of print-based learner guides and work books.
Most of the on-line learning units are aligned to the MSF30813 qualification. This trade qualification was superseded in December 2018 by the MSF30818. These units are being progressively updated to meet the new MSF30818 requirements.
Access to the internal lesson pages and print-based materials is only available to approved subscribers. For more information on the subscriber categories and subscription rates, please go to Subscription rates.
Each on-line unit is aligned to one or more units of competency, as shown below.
It is important to note that the units are not listed in any particular order. The delivery sequence chosen by a training provider should reflect the specific needs of the learners involved and the training and assessment strategy that applies to that program.
| Learning unit title | Competencies covered |
| Safety at work | MSAPMOHS200: Work safely MSFFL3002: Establish and maintain a safe flooring technology work environment TLID2003: Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
| Inspecting and testing subfloors | MSFFL2004: Moisture test timber and concrete floors MSFFL3003: Inspect sub-floors |
| Planning and costing | MSFFL3001: Plan and cost flooring technology work |
| Subfloor coatings and toppings | MSFFL2006: Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds MSFFL2007: Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives MSFFL2009: Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers and damp proof membranes to concrete sub-floors |
| Concrete grinding | MSFFL2011: Select, operate and maintain grinding equipment |
| Preparing floor coverings | MSFFL2002: Receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation |
| Lay flat vinyl | MSFFL2021: Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings |
| Resilient tiles | MSFFL2022: Install resilient tiles using standard installation procedures |
| Commercial vinyl | MSFFL3013: Install commercial vinyl floor coverings MSFFL3014: Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes |
| Linoleum | MSFFL3012: Install linoleum floor coverings |
| ESD floors | MSFFL3019: Install anti-static resilient floor coverings MSFFL3020: Install conductive resilient floor coverings |
| Carpet basics | MSFFL2017: Install carpet cushion underlays and gripper accessories MSFFL2018: Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings |
| Adhesive fixed carpet | MSFFL3006: Install adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings |
| Carpet tiles | MSFFL3059: Install carpet tiles |
| Making measurements | MSFGN2001: Make measurements and calculations |
| Working sustainably | MSAENV272: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| Communication and teams | MSAPMSUP102: Communicate in the workplace MSAPMSUP106: Work in a team |
| Work documents | MSFGN3001: Read and interpret work documents |
| Timber floor coatings | MSFFL3023: Apply solvent-based coatings to timber flooring MSFFL3024: Apply water-based coatings to timber flooring MSFFL3025: Apply oil-based coatings to timber flooring MSFFL3046: Apply finishes to cork flooring |
| Hand and power tools | MSFFL2001: Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools |
| Hard underlays | MSFFL2033 Install hard underlays |
| Remove floor coverings | MSFFL2031: Remove existing floor coverings |
Purpose of the resource
The purpose of the resource is to help trainee floor layers acquire the background knowledge needed to satisfy the theoretical components of the competencies shown above. Note that it is not designed to replace the practical training necessary to develop the hands-on skills required. Learners will still need to receive extensive on-the-job training and supervision before they will be ready to be formally assessed in these units.
The website contains interactive exercises, graphics and photos, and a voice-over narration of the main text. Instructions on how to use the different presentation 'option buttons' are provided on the 'Introduction' page of each unit.
Learner guides and work books
Each on-line unit has an accompanying print-based learner guide and work book. These are available for download from the website via the 'Supporting resources' link in their respective unit.
The learner guides contain all of the content material shown on the website, other than the interactive exercises and some of the photos. The work books contain the learning activities and assignments, and are suitable for classroom use and handwritten answers to questions.
Assessment of competency
Formal assessments of competency must be carried out by a qualified assessor working under the auspices of a registered training organisation. For more information about these requirements, please consult the Furnishing Training Package (MSF). You can access the MSF Training Package on-line at Training.gov.au.
Sample assignments are provided for each of the units. They are designed to test the learner's background knowledge and understanding of the concepts. The assignments should be reviewed and modified, as required, to ensure they meet the needs of the training program and the candidate's being assessed, as well as all the evidence requirements set out in the Training Package.
Most of the competencies covered in this resource also require extensive evidence of practical on-the-job skills. This means that in addition to the written assignments covering the theoretical concepts, candidates will need to demonstrate a wide range of hands-on skills and practical problem solving techniques.
To help the learner prepare for the practical demonstration requirements, units that contain a large practical component have a 'Practical demonstration checklist' attached. This checklist is available via a link on the 'Introduction' page of the on-line units, and is reproduced in the back of the learner guides.
Sample assessment tools are also provided in the 'Supporting resources' folder for each unit. These tools bring together the theory assignments, practical demonstrations and other performance criteria required to satisfy the unit of competency.
Note that it is the RTO's responsibility to ensure that candidates have been able to demonstrate all the knowledge and skill requirements for each competency, over time and across the specified range of conditions. The sample assessment tools should be customised by the RTO and enhanced with any additional criteria necessary to meet the needs of the client groups and assessment conditions encountered by the candidates.