Major Work Activity E - Installs and services wood, laminate and floating vinyl plank flooring

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Task E-16 Installs pre-finished solid, engineered, laminate and floating vinyl plank flooring

Task Descriptor

This task encompasses the various installation methods for installing pre‑finished solid, engineered, laminate and floating vinyl plank flooring products.

E-16.01 - Undercuts jambs and trims

E-16.01 - Undercuts jambs and trims
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
E-16.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.01.02P check for wiring wiring is checked prior to cutting
E-16.01.03P select blade blade is selected according to material
E-16.01.04P set blade blade is set to finished height of flooring material to be installed and to depth of cut
E-16.01.05P protect surrounding finished surfaces during cutting process surrounding finished surfaces are protected during cutting process using tape and score line to prevent chipping
E-16.01.06P cut jambs and trims to finished height of flooring material jambs and trims are cut to finished height of flooring material to allow for expansion and contraction

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of jambs and trims, their characteristics and applications identify types of jambs and trims, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to undercut jambs and trims identify tools and equipment used to undercut jambs and trims, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to undercut jambs and trims
describe procedures to undercut jambs and trims

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E-16.02 - Installs vapour retarders and underlayment cushion

E-16.02 - Installs vapour retarders and underlayment cushion
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
E-16.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.02.02P select vapour retarder and underlayment cushion vapour retarder and underlayment cushion are selected according to codes and flooring material manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.02.03P finish seams of vapour retarder and underlayment cushion seams of vapour retarder and underlayment cushion are finished according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.02.04P position vapour retarder and underlayment cushion vapour retarder and underlayment cushion are positioned according to manufacturers’ specifications

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of vapour retarders and underlayment cushions, their characteristics and applications identify types and classes of vapour retarders, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types and classes of underlayment cushions, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install vapour retarders and underlayment cushions identify tools and equipment used to install vapour retarders and underlayment cushions, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install vapour retarders and underlayment cushions
describe procedures to install vapour retarders and underlayment cushions
identify practices that reduce material waste
E-16.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and restrictions pertaining to sound transmission identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to sound transmission

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E-16.03 - Establishes layout

E-16.03 - Establishes layout
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
E-16.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.03.02P establish reference line reference line is established using chalk line and measuring tools
E-16.03.03P establish square of area square of area is established using 3-4-5 method or swinging arcs method
E-16.03.04P determine direction of floor joists direction of floor joists are determined to establish direction of boards
E-16.03.05P lay out patterns patterns are laid out according to project requirements
E-16.03.06P establish start line for flooring materials start line for flooring materials is established by identifying prominent (longest, straightest) wall
E-16.03.07P rack flooring materials flooring materials are racked to avoid use of small pieces by staggering end joints to maintain consistency of appearance
E-16.03.08P batch flooring materials flooring materials are batched according to manufacturers’ specifications to maintain consistency of appearance

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of flooring materials, their characteristics and applications identify types of flooring materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of patterns used in flooring material installations
E-16.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to establish layout for flooring materials identify tools and equipment used to establish layout for flooring materials, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to establish layout for flooring materials
describe procedures to establish layout for flooring materials
identify mathematical calculations performed to establish layout for flooring materials
describe procedures to rack and batch flooring materials for appearance and designs
identify practices that reduce material waste

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E-16.04 - Fits materials

E-16.04 - Fits 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
E-16.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.04.02P cut flooring material around walls and vertical obstructions flooring material is cut around walls and vertical obstructions using fitting methods to allow for expansion and contraction
E-16.04.03P select flooring material from multiple boxes flooring material is selected from multiple boxes to prevent shading and uneven colouring

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of flooring materials, their characteristics and applications identify types of flooring materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
explain acclimation requirements of flooring materials
describe expansion and contraction tolerances
describe expansion and contraction characteristics of wood species
explain importance of measuring moisture, humidity and temperature
E-16.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to fit flooring materials identify tools and equipment used to fit flooring materials, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to fit flooring materials
describe procedures to cut flooring materials
describe cutting blade properties
describe fitting methods
identify materials that can be reconditioned, reused or recycled
identify practices that reduce material waste

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E-16.05 - Mechanically fastens pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood flooring

E-16.05 - Mechanically fastens pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood 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
E-16.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.05.02P adjust fastening tool fastening tool is adjusted for placement and depth of fastener according to thickness of material
E-16.05.03P fasten material material is fastened using fasteners according to material and sub-floor
E-16.05.04P space fasteners fasteners are spaced according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.05.05P face (top) nail or apply an elastomeric adhesive in starting row and finishing row face (top) nail or elastomeric adhesive are applied in starting row and finishing row according to industry standards
E-16.05.06P install spline or slip tongue spline or slip tongue is installed to reverse direction of lay
E-16.05.07P secure spline spline is secured by mechanically fastening and applying glue to one groove

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood flooring, their characteristics and applications identify pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood flooring, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of fasteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to mechanically fasten pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood flooring identify tools and equipment used to mechanically fasten pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood flooring, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to mechanically fasten pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood flooring
describe procedures to mechanically fasten pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood flooring
identify practices that reduce material waste

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E-16.06 - Glues down solid and engineered hardwood flooring

E-16.06 - Glues down solid and engineered hardwood 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
E-16.06.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.06.02P fasten backer board to substrate on starting line backer board is fastened to substrate on starting line
E-16.06.03P establish glue line glue line is established to determine placement of adhesive according to adhesive working time
E-16.06.04P apply adhesive to substrate from backer board to glue line adhesive is applied to substrate from backer board to glue line according to manufacturers’ recommendations for open time, working time and spread rate
E-16.06.05P lay starter rows along backer board starter rows are laid along backer board into adhesive from start line
E-16.06.06P tighten rows rows are tightened
E-16.06.07P stagger end joints end joints are staggered according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.06.08P fit tongue into groove tongue is fit into groove facing out of backer board to avoid forcing adhesive into gap
E-16.06.09P clean excess adhesive excess adhesive is cleaned off surface while adhesive is still wet
E-16.06.10P roll flooring flooring is rolled according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of solid and engineered hardwood flooring, their characteristics and applications identify solid and engineered hardwood flooring, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to glue down solid and engineered hardwood flooring identify tools and equipment used to glue down solid and engineered hardwood flooring, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to glue down solid and engineered hardwood flooring
determine substrate construction and preparation
describe procedures to glue down solid and engineered hardwood flooring

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E-16.07 - Assembles floating floors

E-16.07 - Assembles floating floors
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
E-16.07.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-16.07.02P determine joint type joint type is determined
E-16.07.03P apply laminate adhesive to joints where required laminate adhesive is applied to joints where required according to product manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.07.04P stagger end joints end joints are staggered according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.07.05P position flooring around perimeter with spacers flooring is positioned around perimeter with spacers according to manufacturers’ recommendations to avoid contact with vertical obstructions
E-16.07.06P lock joints together joints are locked together according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.07.07P maintain integrity of floating floor integrity of floating floor is maintained by not fastening to items
E-16.07.08P install expansion joints at break points expansion joints are installed at break points according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-16.07.01L demonstrate knowledge of floating floors, their characteristics and applications identify types of floating floors, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.07.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to assemble floating floors identify tools and equipment used to assemble floating floors, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to assemble floating floors
describe procedures to assemble floating floors
identify materials that can be reconditioned, reused or recycled
identify practices that reduce material waste

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Task E-17 Installs custom wood and laminate flooring

Task Descriptor

This task encompasses installing borders and insets and covering stairs using custom wood and laminate flooring products.

E-17.01 - Installs borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood

E-17.01 - Installs borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood
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
E-17.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-17.01.02P determine design layout and patterns design layout and patterns are determined according to project requirements
E-17.01.03P cut medallions, insets and borders medallions, insets and borders are cut according to project requirements
E-17.01.04P apply adhesive adhesive is applied according to product requirements
E-17.01.05P install spline or slip tongue spline or slip tongue is installed for borders and mitre joints
E-17.01.06P fabricate custom trims and transitions custom trims and transitions are fabricated from field materials
E-17.01.07P screw and plug plank flooring plank flooring is screwed and plugged for decorative purposes 

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-17.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood, their characteristics and applications identify types of borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe border design terminology
identify types of trims, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-17.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood identify tools and equipment used to install borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood
describe procedures to install borders, insets and custom fabrications in wood
identify practices that reduce material waste

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E-17.02 - Installs wood and laminate flooring on stairs

E-17.02 - Installs wood and laminate 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
E-17.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-17.02.02P determine tread and riser tread and riser are determined according to jurisdictional regulations
E-17.02.03P cut existing nosing to achieve square stair existing nosing is cut to achieve square stair according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-17.02.04P cut material for net fit material is cut for net fit
E-17.02.05P fasten flooring flooring is fastened using fasteners according to substrate and product manufacturers’ specifications
E-17.02.06P cut and finish stair return stair return is cut and finished using mitre or router

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-17.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of stairs, their components, characteristics and applications identify types of stair construction and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-17.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install wood and laminate flooring on stairs identify tools and equipment used to install wood and laminate flooring on stairs, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install wood and laminate flooring on stairs
describe procedures to install wood and laminate flooring on stairs
identify fasteners used to fasten wood and laminate flooring on stairs
identify practices that reduce material waste
E-17.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to stairs identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to stairs

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Task E-18 Services pre-finished solid, engineered, laminate and floating vinyl plank flooring

Task Descriptor

This task includes repairing and replacing sections of pre-finished solid, engineered, laminate and floating vinyl plank flooring. In some jurisdictions, floorcovering installers may also refinish wood floors.

E-18.01 - Repairs boards

E-18.01 - Repairs boards
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
E-18.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-18.01.02P use thermal plastic repair kits for pre-finished wood thermal plastic repair kits for pre-finished wood are used according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-18.01.03P use laminate repair kit laminate repair kit is used according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-18.01.04P fill holes holes are filled with putties and crayons
E-18.01.05P re-fasten loose boards loose boards are re-fastened using refastening methods
E-18.01.06P repair hollow spots hollow spots are repaired using refastening methods

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-18.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of flooring and repair materials, their characteristics and applications identify flooring and repair materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of fasteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-18.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of repair kits, their characteristics, applications and limitations identify types of repair kits, and describe their characteristics, applications and limitations
E-18.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair boards identify tools and equipment used to repair boards, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to repair boards
describe procedures to repair boards
explain repair limitations
identify practices that reduce material waste

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E-18.02 - Replaces boards and accessories

E-18.02 - Replaces boards and 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
E-18.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-18.02.02P protect existing finished surfaces existing finished surfaces are protected using materials
E-18.02.03P determine thickness of wood board to be replaced and set saw thickness of wood board to be replaced is determined and saw is set according to depth
E-18.02.04P remove board board is removed without damaging adjacent boards
E-18.02.05P remove and replace accessories accessories are removed and replaced without damaging surrounding area
E-18.02.06P remove existing click flooring, replace with new and reinstall existing click flooring is removed up to damaged area, replaced with new and reinstalled
E-18.02.07P remove fasteners fasteners are removed to prepare for new board
E-18.02.08P apply adhesives adhesives are applied according to flooring material needs, environmental conditions and manufacturers’ specifications
E-18.02.09P fit and install new board and apply weight new board is fit and installed, and weight is applied to minimize raised edges of adjacent boards

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-18.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to replace boards and accessories identify tools and equipment used to replace boards and accessories, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to replace boards and accessories
describe procedures to remove and replace boards and accessories
identify practices that reduce material waste

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E-18.03 - Refinishes hardwood flooring

E-18.03 - Refinishes hardwood 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
E-18.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-18.03.02P sand and screen surface surface is sanded and screened to remove existing finish
E-18.03.03P apply fillers fillers are applied according to existing flooring
E-18.03.04P remove dust dust is removed by vacuuming and tacking floor
E-18.03.05P apply stain stain is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-18.03.06P apply finish finish is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-18.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of hardwood flooring, their characteristics and applications identify types of hardwood flooring, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-18.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of refinishing products, their characteristics and applications identify refinishing products, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-18.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to refinish hardwood flooring identify tools and equipment used to refinish hardwood flooring, and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices to refinish hardwood flooring
describe procedures and techniques to refinish hardwood flooring
identify practices that reduce material waste
E-18.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to refinishing hardwood floors identify standards and regulations pertaining to refinishing hardwood floors

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