NZQA registered unit standard
26882 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing timber, composite, and metal
substrates in the flooring industry
Level
2
Credits
Purpose
8
This unit standard is for people entering the flooring industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of preparing timber, composite, and metal
substrates in the flooring industry.
Classification
Construction Trades > Flooring
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Performance of the outcomes of this unit standard must comply with the following
legislation – the Building Act 2004; Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; the
following BRANZ bulletins – 382, Curing concrete (1999); 389, Concrete toppings
(1999); 372, Durability and crack control in domestic concrete floor construction
(1998); and the following standard – NZS/AS 1884:1985 Floor coverings – Resilient
sheet and tiles – laying and maintenance practices.
2
Definition
Workplace procedures are all authorised instructions, processes and work practices
carried out in the workshop, factory, shop and worksite.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing timber, composite, and metal substrates in the
flooring industry.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Materials and equipment required for the job are identified in terms of the floor
condition and the type of substrate being prepared.
Range
1.2
evidence is required for timber, composite, and metal substrates.
The process for preparing a substrate for covering on timber floors is described
in accordance with workplace procedures.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
26882 version 1
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1.3
The process for preparing a substrate for covering on composite floors is
described in accordance with workplace procedures.
1.4
The process for preparing a substrate for covering on metal surfaces is
described in accordance with workplace procedures.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 16995.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions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
18 February 2011
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0175
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
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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.
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 Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
info@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