Major Work Activity D - Installs and repairs resilient flooring

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Task D-13 Installs resilient flooring

Task Descriptor

Installation of resilient flooring is the art of physically executing the design plans to achieve a durable and aesthetic result. Proper installation techniques are important to validate warranty and to improve longevity of the flooring system.

D-13.01 - Establishes layout and grid lines

D-13.01 - Establishes layout and grid lines
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-13.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-13.01.02P verify square layout square layout is verified by determining straight reference line and taking measurements
D-13.01.03P square material to room material is squared to room according to plans using layout methods
D-13.01.04P mark layout and grid lines layout and grid lines are marked using chalk line
D-13.01.05P adjust layout lines layout lines are adjusted to minimize use of small pieces of material along prominent walls and transitions

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Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-13.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to establish layout and grid lines identify tools and equipment used to establish layout and grid lines, and describe their procedures for use
interpret information pertaining to layout found on drawings and specifications
describe geometry and calculations used to perform layout and grid lines
describe procedures and methods to establish layout and grid lines
identify practices that reduce material waste

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D-13.02 - Installs resilient tiles

D-13.02 - Installs resilient tiles
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-13.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-13.02.02P locate placement of conductive grounding strips and position placement of conductive grounding strips and position for dissipating electrical current are located according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.02.03P apply adhesive adhesive is applied according to manufacturers’ recommendations
D-13.02.04P allow adhesive open time adhesive is allowed open time according to manufacturers’ recommendations
D-13.02.05P batch tiles tiles are batched to achieve even distribution of natural variations in tiles
D-13.02.06P lay tiles tiles are laid to maintain straight and square installation
D-13.02.07P cut tiles tiles are cut to fit around vertical obstructions using installation methods
D-13.02.08P prevent tile movement when using wet-set method tile movement is prevented when using wet-set method by working away from adhesive or using kneeling board
D-13.02.09P roll material material is rolled to improve adhesive transfer and bond according to manufacturers’ specifications

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-13.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of resilient tiles, their characteristics and applications identify types of resilient tiles, and describe their characteristics and applications
interpret information pertaining to resilient tiles found on drawings and specifications
describe acclimation requirements of resilient tiles
D-13.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of adhesives, their characteristics and applications identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-13.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install resilient tiles and adhesives identify tools and equipment used to install resilient tiles and adhesives, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install resilient tiles
describe procedures to apply adhesives to substrates
describe installation methods and procedures to cut resilient tiles
describe procedures to install resilient tiles
describe resilient tile installation patterns
describe procedures to roll resilient tiles
identify practices that reduce material waste

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D-13.03 - Installs resilient sheet goods

D-13.03 - Installs resilient sheet goods
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-13.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-13.03.02P locate placement of conductive grounding strips and position placement of conductive grounding strips and position for dissipating electrical current are located according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.03.03P make relief cuts relief cuts are made according to dimensions and fixtures in installation area to prepare for adhesive
D-13.03.04P de-curl (massage) material ends material ends are de-curled (massaged) to ensure flatness of seams and edges according to manufacturers’ recommendations
D-13.03.05P lap and tube material material is lapped and tubed to accommodate ease of installation and working time of adhesives
D-13.03.06P apply adhesive and seam treatments adhesive and seam treatments are applied according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.03.07P roll material material is rolled to eliminate bubbles, and improve adhesive transfer and bond according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.03.08P cut material material is cut to fit vertical obstructions
D-13.03.09P roll perimeter and seams perimeter and seams are rolled with hand or seam roller to improve adhesive transfer and bond at edges

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-13.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of resilient sheet goods, their characteristics and applications identify types of resilient sheet goods, and describe their characteristics and applications
interpret information pertaining to resilient sheet goods found on drawings and specifications
D-13.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of adhesives, their characteristics and applications identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-13.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install resilient sheet goods and adhesives identify tools and equipment used to install resilient sheet goods and adhesives, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install resilient sheet goods
describe procedures to apply adhesives to substrates
describe procedures to cut resilient sheet goods
describe strategic placement of material cuts and efficient use of material
describe procedures to install resilient sheet goods
describe procedures to roll resilient sheet goods
describe scribing methods
describe seam preparation
describe seaming methods
identify practices that reduce material waste

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D-13.04 - Cuts seams to fit

D-13.04 - Cuts seams to fit
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-13.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-13.04.02P trim edges of sheets edges of sheets are trimmed according to manufacturers’ specifications and recommended overlap
D-13.04.03P recess scribe seams seams are recess scribed to fit according to manufacturers’ specifications and industry practices
D-13.04.04P double cut seams seams are double cut according to manufacturers’ specifications and industry practices
D-13.04.05P straight edge cut and butt edges together seam is cut with straightedge and edges are butt together according to manufacturers’ specifications and industry practices

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Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-13.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to cut seams to fit identify tools and equipment used to cut seams, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures to cut seams to fit

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D-13.05 - Seals seams chemically

D-13.05 - Seals seams chemically
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-13.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-13.05.02P clean and prepare seam   seam is cleaned and prepared using mineral spirits or recommended solvent to prevent contamination of seam sealer
D-13.05.03P mix seam sealer seam sealer is mixed according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.05.04P apply seam sealer seam sealer is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.05.05P protect seams during drying time seams are protected during drying time using barriers to prevent contamination of seam sealer according to manufacturers’ specifications

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-13.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of seam sealers, their characteristics and applications identify types of seam sealers, and describe their characteristics and applications
interpret information pertaining to seam sealers found on manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to seal seams chemically identify tools and equipment used to seal seams chemically, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures to clean and prepare seams
describe procedures to mix seam sealers
describe procedures to apply seam sealers

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D-13.06 - Heat welds seams

D-13.06 - Heat welds seams
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-13.06.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-13.06.02P clean and prepare seam seam is cleaned and prepared to prevent contamination and weak bond
D-13.06.03P groove seams seams are grooved to depth and width according to product manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.06.04P set heat welder to temperature heat welder is set to temperature according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.06.05P apply weld rod weld rod is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.06.06P trim weld rod weld rod is trimmed according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.06.07P perform final skiving final skiving is performed to achieve smooth and flat seam

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-13.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of flooring materials than can be heat welded identify types of flooring materials that can be heat welded
identify weld rods, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-13.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to heat weld seams identify tools and equipment used to heat weld seams, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to heat weld seams
describe procedures to clean and prepare seams
describe procedures to groove seams
identify grooving methods
describe procedures to heat weld seams
describe procedures to perform final skiving

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D-13.07 - Completes resilient flooring installation

D-13.07 - Completes resilient flooring installation
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-13.07.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-13.07.02P apply sealants around features and inside and outside doors sealants are applied around features and inside and outside doors according to project requirements and manufacturers’ specifications
D-13.07.03P perform final inspection and cleanup procedures final inspection and cleanup procedures are performed

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-13.07.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to complete resilient flooring installation identify tools and equipment used to complete resilient flooring installation, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to complete resilient flooring installation
describe procedures to perform final inspection
describe cleanup procedures

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Task D-14 Performs custom resilient flooring procedures

Task Descriptor

This task covers specialized installation procedures in the floorcovering trade such as coving, resilient flooring on stairs and specialty wall coverings. Some sheet good applications may cover wall as well as floors. These installations include residential, commercial and institutional applications.

D-14.01 - Performs coving operations

D-14.01 - Performs coving operations
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-14.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-14.01.02P cut, fit and fasten fillet/cove strips and capping fillet/cove strips and capping are cut, fit and fastened according to manufacturers’ specifications to support flooring material where floor meets wall and capping to receive material
D-14.01.03P install prefabricated coving prefabricated coving is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-14.01.04P install v-plug corners and boot plug corners v-plug corners and boot plug corners are installed according to industry practices and manufacturers’ recommendations
D-14.01.05P heat material before bending material is heated before bending to prevent breakage and binding
D-14.01.06P ensure adhesion to cove strips adhesion to cove strips is ensured by pushing material into cove strips around perimeter of room
D-14.01.07P cut flooring material and fit into capping flooring material is cut and fit into capping
D-14.01.08P roll wall using seam roller wall is rolled using seam roller to improve glue transfer and bond
D-14.01.09P cut and fit inside and outside corners inside and outside corners are cut and fit using cutting methods

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-14.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of coving, their characteristics and applications identify types of coving, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of adhesives, their characteristics and applications identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to perform coving procedures identify tools and equipment used to perform coving procedures, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to perform coving procedures
describe procedures to install coving

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D-14.02 - Installs tread, riser and stringer materials

D-14.02 - Installs tread, riser and stringer materials
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-14.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-14.02.02P measure and snap chalk line chalk line is measured and snapped to determine height of stringer material
D-14.02.03P scribe and fit stringers stringers are scribed and fit top to bottom
D-14.02.04P adhere stringer materials to wall surface and roll stringers stringer materials are adhered to wall surface and stringers are rolled to improve glue transfer and bond
D-14.02.05P cut, fit and scribe treads and risers treads and risers are cut, fit and scribed to ensure net finish
D-14.02.06P apply adhesive adhesive is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications and industry practices
D-14.02.07P roll tread and riser materials tread and riser materials are rolled
D-14.02.08P install tactile warning strips tactile warning strips are installed according to project requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional codes

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-14.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of treads, risers and stringer materials, their characteristics and applications identify types of treads, risers and stringer materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of types of adhesives, their characteristics and applications identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install treads, risers and stringer materials identify tools and equipment used to install treads, risers and stringer materials, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install treads, risers and stringer materials
describe procedures to install treads, risers and stringer materials
identify practices that reduce material waste
D-14.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to stairs identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to stairs

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D-14.03 - Installs resilient flooring on stairs

D-14.03 - Installs resilient flooring on stairs
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-14.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-14.03.02P cut, fit and fasten fillet/cove strips fillet/cove strips are cut, fit and fastened to receive and support flooring material where tread meets riser according to installation method and codes
D-14.03.03P fit flooring to riser, tread and stringer flooring is fit to riser, tread and stringer according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-14.03.04P cut and fit nosing nosing is cut and fit according to installation method
D-14.03.05P pattern match field, stairs and landings field, stairs and landings are pattern matched according to industry practices

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-14.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of products used to install resilient flooring on stairs, their characteristics and applications identify types of products used to install resilient flooring on stairs, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of stairs, their characteristics, applications and construction identify stair substrates, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of stair construction, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install resilient flooring on stairs identify tools and equipment used to install resilient flooring on stairs, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install resilient flooring on stairs
describe installation method procedures, and sequence to install resilient flooring on stairs
identify practices that reduce material waste
D-14.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to stairs identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to stairs

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D-14.04 - Installs insets, borders and feature strips

D-14.04 - Installs insets, borders and feature strips
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-14.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-14.04.02P scale measurements for insets, borders and feature strips from plans measurements are scaled for insets, borders and feature strips from plans to achieve scaled image
D-14.04.03P create geometric shapes geometric shapes are created according to job site requirements and drawings
D-14.04.04P place insets, borders and feature strips insets, borders and feature strips are placed according to design layout on drawings
D-14.04.05P incorporate pattern into field pattern is incorporated into field to achieve uniform look

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-14.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of insets, borders and feature strips, their characteristics and applications identify types of insets, borders and feature strips, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install insets, borders and feature strips identify tools and equipment used to install insets, borders and feature strips, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install insets, borders and feature strips
describe procedures to install insets, borders and feature strips
identify geometric shapes created for installations
describe measurements taken to install insets, borders and feature strips
identify practices that reduce material waste

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D-14.05 - Installs specialty wall covering products

D-14.05 - Installs specialty wall covering products
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-14.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-14.05.02P cut specialty wall covering products specialty wall covering products are cut according to dimensions
D-14.05.03P bend and form material to inside and outside corners material is bent and formed to inside and outside corners according to wall dimensions and manufacturers’ specifications
D-14.05.04P apply and trowel adhesive adhesive is applied and troweled according to manufacturers’ specifications
D-14.05.05P roll wall surface wall surface is rolled to improve adhesive transfer and bond
D-14.05.06P seal seams seams are sealed using heat weld or H-strips

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-14.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of specialty wall covering products, their characteristics and applications identify types of specialty wall covering products, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-14.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install specialty wall covering products identify tools and equipment used to install specialty wall covering products, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install specialty wall covering products
describe procedures to install specialty wall covering products
describe procedures to apply and trowel adhesives
describe procedures to seal seams
identify practices that reduce material waste

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Task D-15 Repairs resilient flooring and accessories

Task Descriptor

Floorcovering installers repair resilient flooring that is damaged and worn. This includes replacement of components and materials.

D-15.01 - Repairs resilient flooring

D-15.01 - Repairs resilient flooring
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-15.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-15.01.02P inspect substrate substrate is inspected to ensure it is ready to accept flooring repair
D-15.01.03P determine repair method repair method is determined
D-15.01.04P cut out damaged areas damaged areas are cut out according to manufacturers’ recommendations and industry practices
D-15.01.05P replace damaged areas damaged areas are replaced with best matching product
D-15.01.06P repair miscut, open, peaked and loose seams miscut, open, peaked and loose seams are repaired using manufacturer approved adhesive
D-15.01.07P protect seams during drying time of seam sealers seams are protected during drying time of seam sealers

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-15.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of resilient flooring, their characteristics, applications and construction identify types of resilient flooring, and describe their characteristics, applications and construction
D-15.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair resilient flooring identify tools and equipment used to repair resilient flooring, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to repair resilient flooring
describe repair methods and procedures to repair and replace resilient flooring
describe seaming methods
describe seam repair limitations
describe causes of damage to resilient flooring
identify practices that reduce material waste

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D-15.02 - Repairs accessories

D-15.02 - Repairs accessories
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes NV ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-15.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
D-15.02.02P remove adhesives and fasteners adhesives and fasteners are removed from repair area to prevent damage and to salvage accessories for reinstallation
D-15.02.03P replace fasteners to complete repair fasteners are replaced to complete repair

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-15.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of flooring accessories, their characteristics and applications identify types of flooring accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications
D-15.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair flooring accessories identify tools and equipment used to repair flooring accessories, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to repair flooring accessories
describe procedures to repair flooring accessories
identify practices that reduce material waste

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