NZQA registered unit standard
22028 version 2
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Title
Install floor and wall tiles on site
Level
4
Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of tile installation, cut tiles on site, install floor and
wall tiles on site, and complete work operations.
Classification
Construction Trades > Floor and Wall Tiling
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Sealant refers to flexible joint filler that is applied to movement joints within tiling jobs.
Sealers refers to a substance applied as a coating to tiles to protect from staining and
moisture.
Specifications refers to documented instructions (oral, written, graphic) and may
include any of the following: manufacturer’s specifications, recommendations or
technical data sheets; material specifications; specifications from a specialist source
such as an architect, designer, engineer or a supervisor; site or work specific
requirements.
Wet area refers to any area exposed to moisture that requires waterproofing, for
example bathrooms or laundries.
Work site practice refers to the documented procedures specific to a work site which
set out the standard and required practices of that work site.
2
Credit for this unit standard indicates compliance with industry practice. Industry
practice refers to the ability to work unsupervised, demonstrating knowledge and
skills that reflect the productivity, uniformity, finish quality and material economies
currently accepted within industry.
3
Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and Health and Safety in Employment
Regulations 1995;
Building Act 2004;
Resource Management Act 1991;
AS 3958.1:2007, Ceramic tiles - Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles; available
from http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store2/Details.aspx?ProductID=306963.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22028 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of tile installation.
Range
floor, wall; one installation must be for a wet area.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Installation requirements are explained in terms of job requirements and work
site practice.
Range
set-up of work area, surface preparation, primers and adhesives,
grouts, sealers, flexible sealants.
1.2
Quantities of tiles and other materials are calculated to meet job requirements.
1.3
Tile set-out requirements are explained in terms of job requirements and work
site practice.
1.4
Tile layout procedures are explained in terms of job requirements and work site
practice.
Range
pattern, design.
1.5
Tile installation procedures are explained in terms of job requirements and work
site practice.
1.6
Tile cutting methods and techniques are explained in terms of work site
practice.
Range
wet, dry;
mechanical, manual.
Outcome 2
Cut tiles on site.
Range
manual cutting – dry;
mechanical cutting – wet and dry.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Cuts and cutting methods are determined as indicated by the set-out, and to
meet tile type and manufacturer’s specifications.
2.2
Tiles are cut in accordance with job specifications and work site practice.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22028 version 2
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Outcome 3
Install floor and wall tiles on site.
Range
two floors, two walls;
one installation must be for a wet area;
floors must include one level and one fall.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Tiles are laid and spaced in accordance with job specifications and work site
practice.
3.2
Completed job is in accordance with job specifications.
Outcome 4
Complete work operations.
Evidence requirements
4.1
All operations are safely completed; workplace, tools, plant and equipment are
cleaned; and tools, plant and equipment are stored in accordance with work site
practice.
Planned review date
31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
16 December 2005
31 December 2013
Review
2
18 February 2011
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0048
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22028 version 2
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Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
national.office@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016