MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet)

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Flooring Technician who installs carpet in residential or commercial premises.

Flooring technicians use a range of technical knowledge to perform skilled work involving known routines, methods and procedures. They use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer their skills and knowledge to different job needs and take responsibility for their own work.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Depending on the specialisation selected, occupational titles may include:

• Flooring Technician
• Carpet Floor Preparer
• Carpet Layer

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Twenty-Four (24)

• Twelve (12) core units
• Twelve (12) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• MSFFL2032 Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors
• MSFFL2034 Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications
• MSFFL3052 Plan and cost flooring technology work
• MSFFL3102 Receive and prepare flooring materials
• MSFFL3106 Establish and maintain safe flooring installation work areas
• MSFFL3107 Assess flooring installation sites
• MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
• MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents
• MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
• MSMSUP106 Work in a team
• MSMWHS200 Work safely
• TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Elective Units of Competency

• MSFFL3103 Install soft carpet underlays and grippers
• MSFFL3104 Install unpatterned tufted carpet
• MSFFL3109 Install carpet tiles
• MSFFL3110 Install adhesive-fixed carpet
• MSFFL3111 Install commercial carpet
• MSFFL3112 Install patterned carpet
• MSFFL3127 Install synthetic textile floor coverings in indoor and outdoor facilities
• BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
• MSFFL3058 Provide advice to customers on flooring products
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• MSFFL2031 Remove existing floor coverings
• MSFFL2041 Install impact and sound absorption underlay

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet)

This qualification provides a nationally recognised trade outcome for Flooring Technicians who install carpet in residential or commercial premises.

Licensing Requirements:

To work as a Builder or Contractor in Australia you must have a licence or be registered.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licencing body in your State or Territory.

State and Territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant State and Territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

FEES

RPL - $3500

• Includes 4 Gap Training Units
• $1500 on enrolment and $2000 balance on completion
• Additional Gap Training $420 per unit

Course - $12500

• Payment Plan available on request