Certificate III in Flooring Technology - MSF30818

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $10205

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Average Course Duration: 41 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of flooring technicians who install floors or flooring materials in residential or commercial premises. Floors and flooring materials may be carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient, resin or concrete. 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.

In some states and territories, this qualification is linked to licensing requirements for the installation of timber floors. In addition, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification in some jurisdictions. Local regulations should be checked for details.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Architecture and Building field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

85.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

7.3%

Labourers

3.5%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

88.3%

Construction

3.6%

Manufacturing

2.1%

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Furnishing Career Pathway

Certificate III in Flooring Technology is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Furnishing .

Stream

Flooring Technology

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Cabinet, Furniture Making and Finishing

Upholstery

Picture Framing

Blinds and Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles

Piano Technology

Interior Decoration and Design

Glass Processing and Glazing

Timber and Composites Machining

Certificate II

Upholstery Worker

Picture Frame Process Worker

Flat Glass Worker

Certificate III

Picture Framer

Certificate IV

Diploma

Mid-Level Interior Designer

Advanced Diploma

Commercial Interior Designer

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 24

12 core units

12 elective units, consisting of:

at least 8 units in any combination from A, B, C or D

up to 4 units from Groups A, B, C, D, E or, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome, and if imported from other Training Packages, must be units first packaged in a Certificate III level qualification or higher.

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units available within this qualification.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award ofthe Certificate III in Flooring Technology. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation

At least 7 Group A electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet).

All 8 Group B electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resilient).

All 7 Group C electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resin).

At least 8 Group D electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Timber).

CORE UNITS

Unit Code	Unit Title
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
MSFFL2030	Receive and prepare flooring materials
MSFFL2032	Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors
MSFFL2034	Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications
MSFFL3052	Plan and cost flooring technology work
MSFFL3053	Establish and maintain a safe flooring technology work environment
MSFFL3054	Assess flooring installation sites
MSFGN2001	Make measurements and calculations
MSFGN3001	Read and interpret work documents
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
TLID2003	Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A: Carpet

Unit Code	Unit Title
MSFFL2036	Install soft carpet underlays and gripper accessories
MSFFL2037	Install unpatterned tufted carpet
MSFFL3059	Install carpet tiles
MSFFL3060	Install adhesive fixed carpet
MSFFL3061	Install commercial carpet
MSFFL3062	Install patterned and custom designed carpet
MSFFL3063	Install synthetic floor coverings to sports facilities and outdoor spaces
MSFFL3064	Install carpet to custom design stairs

Group B: Resilient

Unit Code	Unit Title
MSFFL2038	Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings
MSFFL3065	Install resilient tiles
MSFFL3066	Install linoleum floor coverings
MSFFL3067	Complete large scale and complex vinyl flooring installations
MSFFL3068	Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes
MSFFL3069	Install rubber floor coverings
MSFFL3070	Install resilient sheet to walls
MSFFL3071	Install anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings

Group C: Resin

Unit Code	Unit Title
MSFFL2035	Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials
MSFFL3072	Mix and apply thin-film rollcoat resin flooring systems
MSFFL3073	Mix and apply thin-film broadcast resin flooring systems
MSFFL3074	Mix and apply self-levelling resin flooring systems
MSFFL3075	Mix and apply trowel-applied resin flooring systems
MSFFL3076	Mix and apply high-build decorative resin flooring systems
MSFFL3077	Prepare subfloors for resin flooring systems

Group D: Timber

Unit Code	Unit Title
MSFFF3001	Match and make up colours
MSFFL2039	Install laminate flooring
MSFFL2040	Install engineered timber flooring
MSFFL2042	Nail strip timber flooring
MSFFL2043	Install expansion joints
MSFFL2044	Install mouldings and edge trims to timber floors
MSFFL2045	Coarse sand timber flooring
MSFFL3078	Install direct stick timber flooring
MSFFL3079	Adapt and apply custom designs to timber flooring
MSFFL3080	Install timber flooring materials to stairs
MSFFL3081	Install block parquetry flooring
MSFFL3082	Install cork tiles
MSFFL3083	Install patterned and mosaic parquetry flooring
MSFFL3085	Install battens or plywood in preparation for strip timber
MSFFL3087	Plan and implement maintenance of timber, laminate and engineered flooring
MSFFL3089	Apply solvent-based coatings to timber floors
MSFFL3090	Apply water-based coatings to timber floors
MSFFL3091	Apply oil-based coatings to timber floors
MSFFL3092	Apply composite-based coatings to timber flooring
MSFFL3094	Apply stains and fillers to timber flooring
MSFFL3095	Fine sand timber flooring
MSFFL3096	Edge sand timber flooring
MSFFL3098	Sand and fill parquetry flooring
MSFFL3099	Apply finishes to cork flooring
MSFFL3101	Install bamboo flooring

Group E

Unit Code	Unit Title
BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCWP3002	Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic design elements
MSFFL2031	Remove existing floor coverings
MSFFL2033	Install hard underlays
MSFFL2041	Install impact and sound absorption underlay
MSFFL3055	Respond to complaints about flooring installations
MSFFL3056	Polish concrete floors
MSFFL3057	Select and fit diamond polishing tools for concrete surface preparation and polishing
MSFFL3058	Provide advice to customers on flooring products
MSFFL3100	Apply densifiers and sealers to concrete surfaces
MSFFDM4009	Match furnishing styles and materials to customer requirements
MSS402051	Apply quality standards
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL404	Mentor in the workplace

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