Introduction
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Carpet tiles are also called 'modular carpet', because they are manufactured in modules that are laid individually.
Most tiles are either square or rectangular (called 'planks'). However, they can also be made in other shapes, such as hexagons and triangles.
Since the 1980s, carpet tiles have made substantial inroads into the broadloom market share, and they now account for at least one third of all commercial carpet sales.
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Individual tiles can also be replaced easily in any areas of a floor that have become worn over time or damaged by stains. This makes them an excellent choice for high traffic areas or applications where they will be subjected to spills or abuse.
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By this stage of your training, you'll probably have completed several other units from the Certificate III in Flooring Technology relating to subfloor preparation, on-site safety, reading plans and completing work documents.
These topics are summarised in this learning unit in the context of carpet tile installations.
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Pre-requisite units
There are no formal pre-requisite units specified for the unit of competency: MSFFL3059 Install carpet tiles. However, you will find it easier to undertake this unit if you have already acquired the skills and knowledge covered in the units listed below. These units all form part of the Flooring Technology series.
If there are any of these units that you haven't yet completed, speak to your trainer about the extra background information you'll need to help fill in the gaps.
| Units of competency covered | Learner guide title |
|---|---|
| Safety at work | MSAPMOHS200A: Work safely MSFFL3002: Establish and maintain a safe flooring technology work environment |
| Inspecting and testing subfloors | MSFFL2004: Moisture test timber and concrete floors MSFFL3003: Inspect sub-floors |
| 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 |
| Preparing floor coverings | MSFFL2002: Receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation |
| Making measurements | MSFGN2001: Make measurements and calculations |
| Work documents | MSFGN3001: Read and interpret work documents |
| Hand and power tools | MSFFL2001: Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools |
| Carpet basics | MSFFL2017: Install carpet cushion underlays and gripper accessories MSFFL2018: Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings |
Working through this unit
Audio 5 (mp3 |6|KB)There are three sections in this unit:
Each section contains an overview, an assignment, and several lessons. The links to these pages will appear in the side menu bar when you select the main link for that section.
Practical demonstration
Your final assessment of competency in this unit will include demonstrations of your ability to put your knowledge into practice and physically carry out at least three installations of carpet tiles. To help you get ready for these hands-on assessment activities, have a look at the Practical demonstration checklist by clicking on the link below:
Practical demonstrations and knowledge
Your trainer may ask you to keep a log book of the work you do on-the-job that relates to these tasks. This will help them to see whether you have had sufficient practice in the full range of activities needed to satisfy the competency requirements, and to determine when you'll be ready to undertake the assessment events.
Select the link below to go to the first section of this unit.
