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Proposal approved
Occupational standard approved
End-point assessment plan approved
Funding approved
This apprenticeship has options. This document is currently showing the following option:
This occupation is found in large and small employers in all types of buildings within a diverse range of commercial and domestic environments. Buildings may be existing or new and part of a construction site, such as residential dwellings, new build developments, education, retail, healthcare, leisure, hospitality, fit-out and industrial buildings.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to work in an efficient and safe manner to ensure a high level of customer care whether working alone or within a team. The type of installations will vary from basic to advanced, working with a diverse range of materials and designs. As one of the finishing trades, a Floorlayer will significantly contribute to the ‘look and feel’ of a building which can provide great personal satisfaction.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with colleagues, clients and associated trades e.g. plumbers, electricians, painters. They will interpret drawings and extract relevant information to complete the installation of the flooring, but be flexible, in adapting their approach and techniques when faced with unexpected site conditions.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for as a trained professional with the installation of textile products such as carpet and carpet tiles, Resilient products such as luxury vinyl tiles and planks, vinyl, linoleum, rubber (sheet or tile) or timber such as laminate and wood (engineered and solid) flooring.
This apprenticeship consists of a core and options and apprentices are required to select one option depending upon their job role. The occupations covered by this standard are:
• textile & resilient floorlayer – prepares subfloors and installs textile and resilient floorcoverings in various formats.
• wood floorlayer – prepares subfloors and installs timber flooring in various formats.
Completion of the apprenticeship will allow individuals to meet the requirements of the Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and therefore obtain a Skilled Worker card.
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Duty 1 Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances to the appropriate person. |
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Duty 2 Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, manufacturer guidelines, quality standards and work instructions |
K1 K2 K3 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12 K13 K14 K16 K18 K19 K21 K22 K24 K25 K55 |
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Duty 3 Work to the installation programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary |
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Duty 4 Use correct materials and appropriate tools and equipment for the project. |
K2 K6 K7 K9 K11 K12 K13 K15 K16 K18 K19 K21 K22 K25 K55 |
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Duty 5 Prepare the work site including, acclimatisation or materials, setting out the work, and preparing of the subfloor |
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Duty 6 Plan, measure, cut, and install floorcoverings to the project drawing and specification. |
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Duty 7 Preparation and mixing of materials as per manufacturers guidelines |
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Duty 8 Collaborate with colleagues, clients, sites and other construction trades |
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Duty 9 Maintain a clear and safe working environment at all times, disposing of waste appropriately using a sustainable approach |
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Duty 10 Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role |
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Duty 11 Use the appropriate tools, materials and equipment to carry out the installation of textile and resilient floorcoverings |
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Duty 12 Identify textile and resilient underlayments and use the correct installation method |
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Duty 13 Identify textile and resilient floorcoverings and use the correct installation method |
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Duty 14 Install textile sheet and tile floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings |
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Duty 15 Install resilient sheet and tile floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings |
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Duty 16 Install appropriate ancillary products to textile and resilient floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings |
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Duty 17 Use the appropriate tools, materials and equipment to carry out the installation of wood-based floorcoverings |
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Duty 18 Identify timber floorcoverings and select correct installation method for the specification |
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Duty 19 Install solid wood floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings |
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Duty 20 Install engineered wood and laminate floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings |
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Duty 21 Install appropriate ancillary products to timber floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings |
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Duty 22 Sand and finish solid and engineered wood floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings |
K1: Awareness of health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the operative's responsibilities. Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA). Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Provisional use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). Manual handling. Occupational Health. Safe Systems of Work. Working at height. Working in confined spaces. Situational awareness. Isolation and emergency stop procedures. Emergency evacuation procedures. Slips, trips and falls. Safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers
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K2: Safety Control equipment and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
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K3: Standards and regulations associated with floorlaying activities: British standards. Building regulations. manufacturer guidelines.
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K4: Employment and contract types: pay, tax, pension, national insurance, fixed term contract, full time contract, part time contract, zero hour contract.
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K5: Adaptations of flooring installations to meet the needs of vulnerable people: light reflection value (LRV), ramps, colours, slip resistance, double stick, low level access.
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K6: Flooring installations in traditional, heritage, historic and listed buildings.
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K7: Floorlaying materials and techniques in different industry sectors: residential dwellings, new build developments, education, retail, healthcare, leisure, hospitality, fit-out and industrial buildings.
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K8: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions.
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K9: Principles of digital design, modelling systems and digital platforms.
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K10: Written and digital communication techniques within the flooring industry.
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K11: Verbal communication techniques and flooring terminology.
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K12: Safe handling and moving of flooring materials and equipment: manually, mechanical aids, lifting equipment.
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K13: Storage of flooring materials and equipment: Floorcoverings, hand tools, power tools, plant.
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K14: Assessment and testing all flooring surface conditions: temperature, relative humidity, moisture content, ambient and environment conditions, surface regularity and subfloor condition including presence of underfloor heating.
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K15: Planning methods for flooring installation: phasing work and acclimatisation of materials before laying; type of contract and other works being undertaken.
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K16: Methods to remove and dispose new or existing flooring.
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K17: Time and task management techniques.
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K18: Resource calculation techniques: type of contract, manufacturers guidelines and site conditions.
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K19: Characteristics and correct uses of preparation methods for different sub-floor surfaces: mixing and application of repair and smoothing compounds and damp proof membranes, installation of fabricated underlayments and sheet membranes.
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K20: Methods of remedial works in flooring: textile and resilient products.
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K21: Methods used in measuring, marking and setting out for installing floorcoverings.
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K22: Equipment pre-user checks, safe use, maintenance, defect or fault escalation.
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K23: Timber subflooring: structure and repair techniques.
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K24: Problem solving techniques: subfloor preparation and flooring installation.
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K25: Considerations of the environment and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance: carbon footprint, recycling, safe use and disposal of products and waste.
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K26: Wellbeing: mental and physical health considerations and how to access support.
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K27: Equity, diversity and inclusion, and its impact on built environment solutions.
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K28: Textile floorcovering: woven and secondary backed or broadloom sheet.
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K29: Flooring underlayments: textile.
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K30: Methods of setting out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped and coved surfaces; patterned and non-patterned materials.
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K31: Textile floorcovering joins, pile direction and pattern matching techniques.
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K32: Methods of installing underlayment: fixed, bonded and loose lay.
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K33: Textile floorcovering installation techniques bonded, stretch fit and loose lay.
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K34: Resilient floorcovering: heterogenous (luxury vinyl tile (LVT), cushion floor) and homogeneous (linoleum, rubber) in sheet and tile forms.
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K35: Principles of contract and domestic resilient and textile installations.
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K36: Batch numbers, shuffling, direction, tessellation and their effects on colour variation.
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K37: Accessory installation techniques: thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
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K38: Resilient installation techniques: tiled, flat fit, site formed - cap and cove, joining of resilient materials.
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K39: Tools and equipment used for textile and resilient flooring, their purpose, operation and maintenance.
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K40: Wood floorlaying hand tools, their purpose, operation and maintenance.
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K41: Power tools, their purpose, operation and maintenance: jigsaw, circular saw, drill, mitre saw, multitool.
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K42: Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) use and purpose.
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K43: Characteristics of wood-based floorcoverings products: solid wood, engineered wood, grain direction and grading.
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K44: Wood-based floorcoverings installation methods: nail down, glue down and floating.
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K45: Wood-based floorcovering installation techniques: setting out, cutting, matching and fitting.
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K46: Wood-based floorcoverings expansion gaps: temperature, relative humidity (RH), manufacturer guidelines, area and wood type.
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K47: Underlayment for wood-based floorcovering; foam, acoustic and rubber.
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K48: Principles of sprung floor installation: cradle and batten, matting and clip systems.
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K49: Laying techniques: long strip pattern, plank, diagonal, herringbone, basket weave, chevron and decorative panel.
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K50: Principles of sanding newly installed or refurbished wood-based floorcoverings.
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K51: Accessory installation techniques: thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
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K52: Wood-based floorcoverings finishing techniques: hard wax, oil, stains and sealants.
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K53: Methods of remedial work in wood-based floorcoverings.
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K54: Techniques for isolating and protecting surrounding flooring.
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K55: Methods of calculating flooring materials and resources.
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S1: Comply with health and safety regulations, standard and guidance.
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S2: Select and safety control equipment, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
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S3: Verbally communicate with others: For example, employers, colleagues, clients, other trades.
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S4: Use written or digital methods to communicate with others.
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S5: Calculate material quantities, qualities and select required resources.
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S6: Select and use textile and resilient floorcovering tools and equipment.
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S7: Remove and dispose of existing floorcovering.
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S8: Isolate, protect and prepare the work area.
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S9: Test the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound and fabricated underlayment: for example, remove surface contaminants and laitance, mix and apply moisture control systems, apply of primers.
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S10: Prepare the sub floor for the floorcovering: for example, installation of fabricated underlayments, mixing and application of smoothing compounds, installation of sheet membranes.
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S11: Interpret and use information from drawings, specifications, work instructions.
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S12: Carry out remedial works on textile and resilient flooring.
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S13: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
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S14: Carry out pre-user checks, use and maintain plant and equipment. Escalate defects or faults.
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S15: Store tools, materials and equipment.
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S16: Measures, marks and sets out floorcoverings.
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S17: Use of tools and equipment required for the preparation and installation of resilient and textile floorcovering including setting out, stretching, cutting, adhesives, joining and finishing.
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S18: Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area.
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S19: Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering.
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S20: Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings.
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S21: Applies installation technique for resilient sheet for example tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins.
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S22: Applies installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet.
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S23: Applies installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
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S24: Use and maintenance of hand tools used in the preparation and installation of wood-based floorcoverings.
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S25: Use wood-based floorcovering power tools and equipment.
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S26: Use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) equipment.
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S27: Determine correct expansion gaps in wood-based floorcoverings considering; temperature, relative humidity (RH), manufacturer guidelines, area and wood type.
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S28: Apply installation techniques for underlayments for wood-based floorcoverings.
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S29: Apply techniques for setting out, cutting, and matching wood-based floorcoverings.
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S30: Select fixing method for the wood-based floorcovering installation for example nail down, glue down, floating.
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S31: Use sanding equipment on installed or refurbished wood-based floorcovering.
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S32: Use finishing techniques and products for example: hard wax, oil, stains and sealants.
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S33: Apply installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
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S34: Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped or coved surface, patterned and non-patterned materials.
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S35: Carry out remedial work on wood-based floorcoverings.
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S36: Resolves problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation.
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S37: Apply installation techniques for floating and fixed wood-based floorcoverings.
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B1: Demonstrate commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
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B2: Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of a team.
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B3: Take personal responsibility for sustainable outcomes when carrying out duties, using environmental good practices.
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B4: Contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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B5: Take ownership of own workload.
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B6: Seek learning and development opportunities to enhance personal competence.
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B7: Adapt to new and changing situations with colleagues, clients and other construction trades.
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English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway. The requirements are detailed in the current version of the apprenticeship funding rules.
This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the floorlayer apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Floorlayer apprentices, their employers and training providers should read this document.
This is a core and options apprenticeship. An apprentice must be trained and assessed against the core and one option. The options are:
A full-time floorlayer apprentice typically spends 30 months on-programme. The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
The EPA should be completed within an EPA period lasting typically 3 months.
The apprentice must complete their training and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA will assess occupational competence.
An approved EPAO must conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers must work with the training provider to select an approved EPAO from the apprenticeship providers and assessment register (APAR).
This EPA has 3 assessment methods.
The grades available for each assessment method are below.
Assessment method 1 - multiple-choice test:
Assessment method 2 - practical assessment with questions:
Assessment method 3 - interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade. The following grades are available for the apprenticeship:
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The apprentice must:
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The apprentice must:
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The grades available for each assessment method are below
Multiple-choice test:
Practical assessment with questions:
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Overall EPA and apprenticeship can be graded:
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The EPA is taken in the EPA period. The EPA period starts when the EPAO confirms the gateway requirements have been met and is typically 3 months.
The EPAO should confirm the gateway requirements have been met and start the EPA as quickly as possible.
The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The employer may take advice from the apprentice's training provider, but the employer must make the decision. The apprentice will then enter the gateway.
The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.
They must:
Portfolio of evidence requirements:
The apprentice must compile a portfolio of evidence during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship. It should only contain evidence related to the KSBs that will be assessed by the interview. It will typically contain 10 discrete pieces of evidence. Evidence must be mapped against the KSBs. Evidence may be used to demonstrate more than one KSB; a qualitative as opposed to quantitative approach is suggested.
Evidence sources may include:
This is not a definitive list; other evidence sources can be included.
The portfolio of evidence should not include reflective accounts or any methods of self-assessment. Any employer contributions should focus on direct observation of performance, for example, witness statements, rather than opinions. The evidence provided should be valid and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of evidence should contain a statement from the employer and apprentice confirming this.
The EPAO should not assess the portfolio of evidence directly as it underpins the interview. The independent assessor should review the portfolio of evidence to prepare questions for the interview. They are not required to provide feedback after this review.
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order.
The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
In the multiple-choice test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because: .
it allows for the efficient testing of knowledge where there is a right or wrong answer
it can be conducted remotely and administered to multiple apprentices at the same time, potentially reducing costs
The multiple-choice test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The test can be computer or paper based.
The test will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
The apprentice must be given at least 14 days’ notice of the date and time of the test.
The apprentice must have 60 minutes to complete the test.
The test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials whilst taking the test.
The test must be taken in the presence of an invigilator who is the responsibility of the EPAO. The EPAO must have an invigilation policy setting out how the test must be conducted. It must state the ratio of apprentices to invigilators for the setting and allow the test to take place in a secure way.
The EPAO must verify the apprentice’s identity and ensure invigilation of the apprentice for example, with 360-degree cameras and screen sharing facilities.
The EPAO is responsible for the security of the test including the arrangements for on-line testing. The EPAO must ensure that their security arrangements maintain the validity and reliability of the test.
An independent assessor or marker employed by the EPAO must mark the test. They must follow a marking scheme produced by the EPAO. Marking by computer is allowed where the types of question support this.
A correct answer gets 1 mark.
Any incorrect or missing answers get zero marks.
The EPAO is responsible for overseeing the marking of the test. The EPAO must ensure standardisation and moderation of tests with written answers.
The apprentice must take the test in a suitably controlled and invigilated environment that is a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The EPAO must check the venue is suitable.
The test could take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the test:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In a practical assessment with questions, an independent assessor observes the apprentice completing a task or series of tasks set by the EPAO. The EPAO decides where it takes place. The assessment environment must closely relate to the apprentice’s natural working environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because: .
The practical assessment with questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor can observe up to four apprentices at a time to ensure quality and rigour. They must be as unobtrusive as possible.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the . practical assessment with questions
The practical assessment with questions must take 12 hours.
The independent assessor can increase the time of the practical assessment with questions by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to complete a task or respond to a question if necessary.
The practical assessment with questions must be completed over 2 consecutive working days. A working day is considered to be 7.5 hours long. The reason for this split is there is insufficient time to complete the practical tasks in one day.
The EPAO must manage invigilation of the apprentice during the assessment, to maintain security of the EPA, in line with their malpractice policy. This includes breaks and moving between locations.
The independent assessor must explain to the apprentice the format and timescales of the practical assessment with questions before it starts. This does not count towards the assessment time.
The work area details are provided to ensure that common constructional complexities are included in the practical assessment. Where the EPA is administered at the training provider premises, the EPAO must liaise with the training provider to provide resources, set up and equipment requirement information in preparation for the practical assessment.
Where this is the case, the EPAO must put measures in place to prevent malpractice and reduce predictability.
To ensure reliable assessment the tasks will vary but will provide equal challenge. The EPAO will provide the apprentice with a practical assessment specification taken from a bank of practical assessment specifications. Where more than one apprentice is being observed in the same location, each apprentice must be provided with a different practical assessment specification.
The independent assessor must observe the following during the practical assessment:
To ensure reliable assessment the tasks will vary but will provide equal challenge within the 12 hour practical assessment.
The practical assessment with questioning must be relevant to the apprentice's day to day duties. The EPAO may liaise with the employer to ensure that practical assessment with questioning relates to the apprentice's role and allows the relevant KSBs to be demonstrated.
The EPAO is responsible for ensuring the work area prior to the practical assessment is comparable for all apprentices.
Typically, 30 minutes should be allocated within the EPA total time to interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions. This time will also enable the preparation of resources and initial setting out.
The independent assessor must observe the following as a minimum, during the practical assessment:
Option 1 Textile and resilient - practical work areas:
Area 2 must contain:
Area 3 must contain:
Note: Practical work area 2 and 3 can be used for activities 2 or 3, where the activity requirements permit this. This is providing the previous activities work is removed and the area re-prepared in accordance with the next activity requirements, prior to the apprentice commencing that activity. It is the responsibility of the EPAO to ensure the work area is appropriately prepared prior to the apprentice commencing activities. Any re-preparation of the area work must not contribute to the overall assessment time.
Option 1 - Textile and resilient - activities
Activity1: Prepare subfloor
Activity 2: Installation of resilient floorcovering - sheet, and tiles or planks
Note: LVT Tiles should be between 300-350mm in width and 450-500mm in length in brick bond formation or LVT planks between 100-250mm in width and 900-1300mm in length in a 45-degree angle formation to skirting board.
Activity 3: Installation of textile floorcovering: woven secondary backed or broadloom, sheet.
Activity 4: Installation of textile or resilient floorcovering to a winder staircase
Tolerances and criteria
Option 2 - Wood-based floorcoverings practical work areas
Practical work areas for the timber flooring option must include the following:
Area 2 must contain:
Activity1: Prepare subfloor
Activity 2: Installation of floating or fixed wood-based floorcovering and underlay
Activity 3: Sanding and finishing of hardwood floor surface
Activity 4: Installation of floating or fixed wood-based floorcovering to a straight staircase assessment area
Tolerances and criteria
These activities provide the apprentice with the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The independent assessor must ask questions.
The purpose of the questions is:
Questioning must occur during the practical assessment. The time for questioning is included in the overall assessment time.
The independent assessor must ask at least 5 questions during the practical assessment. To remain as unobtrusive as possible, the independent assessor should ask questions during natural breaks in work rather than disrupting the apprentice’s flow. The independent assessor must use the questions from their EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training.
The independent assessor can ask follow-up questions to clarify answers given by the apprentice. These questions are in addition to the above set number of questions for the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The independent assessor must assess the practical assessment and responses to questions holistically when deciding the grade.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The practical assessment with questions must take place in a simulated environment selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises. The simulated environment must relate to the apprentice’s natural work environment. Equipment and resources needed for the practical assessment with questions must be provided by the EPAO, who can liaise with the employer to provide these.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of tasks and questions in the case of re-sits and retakes, to minimise predictability.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the practical assessment with questions:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the interview, an independent assessor asks the apprentice questions. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence.
This assessment method is being used because:
it allows the apprentice to be assessed against KSBs which may not naturally occur during the practical assessment
it is underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, enabling the apprentice to demonstrate the application of skills and behaviours as well as knowledge
it allows for testing of responses where there are a number of potential answers that could not be tested through a multiple-choice test
it is cost-effective
The interview must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the interview.
The purpose is to assess the apprentice's competence against the following themes:
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the interview.
The independent assessor must have at least 2 weeks to review the supporting documentation.
The apprentice must have access to their portfolio of evidence during the interview.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence however, the portfolio of evidence is not directly assessed.
The interview must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the interview by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 7 questions. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The interview must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises.
The interview should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
Fail - does not meet pass criteria
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Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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(Core) Health and safety
K2 S1 S2 |
Selects and uses safety control equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in line with task requirements and organisational and regulatory guidance. (K2, S2) Complies with health and safety regulations, standards and guidance throughout the practical activity. (S1) |
None
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(Core) Subfloor repair and preparation
K23 S10 S36 |
Prepares the subfloor for the installation of the floorcovering in line with task requirements and manufacturer’s product guidance. (S10) Carries out repairs to the timber subfloor in line with the task requirements. (K23, S36) |
None |
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(Core) Preparation and planning
K8 K17 K21 S11 S16 B3 B5 |
Interprets and uses information extracted from drawings, specifications and work instructions. Applies time and task management techniques to plan and take ownership of the practical assessment activities. (K8, K17, S11, B5) Measures, marks and sets out materials in preparation for the floorcovering tasks, taking responsibility to apply environmental good practices in line with the task requirements. (K21, S16, B3) |
None |
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(Textile and Resilient) Textile and resilient floorcovering installation and finishing
K28 K29 K31 K32 K33 K34 K37 K38 K39 S6 S17 S18 S20 S21 S22 S23 |
Selects, uses and maintains tools and equipment used to set out, stretch, cut, join and finish the floor covering installation with the task requirements and manufacturer’s guidance. (K39, S6, S17) Installs underlayments to textile floorcoverings in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K29, K32, S20) Applies the required installation technique for textile floorcovering: woven secondary backed or broadloom to meet the requirements of the practical task, and activity pass tolerances and criteria. Completes a textile to textile join and uses techniques to ensure pattern matching and pile direction meets the requirements of the practical task, and activity pass criteria. (K28, K31, K33, S18, S22) Installs resilient tiles or planks in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. Installs resilient sheet flooring to meet the requirements of the practical task, and activity pass tolerances and criteria. Completes resilient to resilient floorcovering corner and flat joins to meet the requirements of the practical task, and activity pass criteria. (K34, K38, S21) Installs accessories in line with task requirements, manufacturer's instructions and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K37, S23) |
Installs underlayments to textile floorcoverings in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. (K29, K32, S20) Applies the required installation technique for textile floorcovering: woven secondary backed or broadloom to meet the requirements of the practical task, and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. (K28, K31, K33, S18, S22)
Installs resilient tiles or planks in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. Installs resilient sheet flooring to meet the requirements of the practical task, and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. (K34, K38, S21) Installs accessories for example thresholds, skirtings, trims, stair edgings in line with task requirements, manufacturer’s guidance and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. (K37, S23)
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(Timber) Wood-based floorcovering installation and finishing
K40 K41 K42 K44 K45 K46 K49 K51 S24 S25 S26 S27 S29 S30 S33 S37 |
Selects fixing methods for wood-based flooring installation and applies techniques to set out, cut and match wood-based floorcoverings in line with task requirements and manufacturers guidance. (K44, S29, S30) Uses and maintains hand and power tools and equipment in line with manufacturer’s guidance and task requirements. (K40, K41, S24, S25) Identifies the need for and uses Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) in line with manufacturer’s guidance and task requirements. (K42, S26) Installs floating wood-based floorcoverings in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. Installs fixed wood-based floorcoverings in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K45, K46, K49, S27, S37) Install accessories for wood-based floorcoverings in line with task requirements and manufacturer’s guidance and activity pass tolerances and criteria. (K51, S33) |
Installs floating wood-based floorcoverings in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. Installs fixed wood-based floorcoverings in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. (K45, K46, K49, S27, S37) Install accessories for wood-based floorcoverings in line with task requirements and manufacturer’s guidance and activity distinction tolerances and criteria. (K51, S33)
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(Timber) Wood-based floorcovering underlayment installation
K47 S28 |
Installs underlayments for wood-based floor coverings in line with manufacturer’s guidance, task requirements and pass tolerances and criteria. (K47, S29)
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None
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(Timber) Wood-based flooring sanding and finishing products
K50 K52 S31 S32 |
Uses sanding equipment and finishing products on installed or refurbished wood-based flooring in line with task requirements, manufacturer’s guidance and pass criteria. (K50, K52, S32, S33) |
Uses sanding equipment and finishing products on installed or refurbished wood-based flooring in line with task requirements, manufacturer’s guidance and distinction criteria. (K50, K52, S32, S33)
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Fail - does not meet pass criteria
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Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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(Core) Communication
K10 K11 S3 S4 B2 |
Describes how they communicate verbally with others and collaborate to support task completion, applying industry terminology in a way that is suitable for the context and audience in line with organisational requirements. (K11, S3, B2) Describes how they use written and digital methods to communicate with others in the flooring industry, in line with organisational requirements. (K10, S4) |
None |
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(Core) Resource planning
K15 K18 K55 S5 B7 |
Describes the planning methods applicable to floor laying, including phasing work and acclimatisation of materials before laying; type of contract and other works being undertaken and how they adapt to meet the needs of others when changes are made to the planned work. (K15, B7) Describes how they calculate flooring materials and select resources in line with the qualities of the product, the contract type, manufacturer's guidelines and organisational procedures. (K18, K55, S5)
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None |
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(Core) Subfloor testing and preparation
K14 K19 K24 K54 S8 S9 |
Describes how they prepare their work area including isolating and protecting surrounding flooring in line with the task requirements and organisational procedures. (K54, S8) Describes how they assess, test and prepare the sub floor for smoothing compounds and fabricated underlayment in line with the contract requirements and manufacturer's guidance. (K14, S9) Describes the characteristics and use of preparation methods for different sub-floor surfaces: mixing and application of repair and smoothing compounds and damp-proof membranes, installation of fabricated underlayments and sheet membranes. Describes problems which can occur during the sub- floor preparation of the flooring installation and how these can be overcome. (K19, K24) |
Explains the importance to themselves and the business of assessing and testing the subfloor in line with contract requirements and manufacturers guidance. (K15, S9) |
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(Core) Environmental and sustainability
K16 K25 S7 S13 B1 |
Describes how they comply with environmental and sustainability legislation and guidance and show commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing when they re-use and recycle materials and dispose of waste in line with standards, regulations and organisational procedures. (K25, S13, B1) Explains the processes used to remove and dispose of existing floorcoverings in line with standards, regulations and organisational procedures. (K16, S7)
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Explains the benefits for individuals and the business of compliance with environmental and sustainability procedures, standards and regulations. (K25, S13) |
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(Core) Tools and equipment
K12 K13 K22 S14 S15 |
Describes how they carry out pre-user checks, maintain equipment and escalate defects or faults in line with manufacturer’s guidance and organisational procedures. (K22, S14) Describes how they store tools, materials and equipment in line with manufacturer’s guidance and organisational procedures. (K13, S15) |
None |
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(Core) CPD, EDI and wellbeing
K26 K27 B4 B6 |
Describes mental and physical health considerations of themselves and others and identifies sources of support available and how to access these. (K26) Describes the learning they have sought and completed to support their competence in their role. (B6) Explains how their working practices contribute to an inclusive workplace and the impact that has on the working environment. (K27, B4) |
None |
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(Textile and Resilient) Pattern matching and installation considerations
K30 K35 K36 S19 S34 |
Describes the principles of resilient and textile floorcovering installation in domestic and commercial properties. (K35) Explains how they carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient flooring considering batch numbers, shuffling, direction and in line with manufacturer’s guidance and contract requirements. (K36, S19) Describes how they set out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped/coved surfaces; patterned and non-patterned materials in line with the contract requirements and manufacturers guidance. (K30, S34) |
None |
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(Textile and Resilient) Textile and resilient repairs
K20 S12 |
Describes how they carry out remedial work to repair textile and resilient flooring in line with task requirements and organisational procedures. (K20, S12) |
Explains the importance of carrying out remedial work to repair textile and resilient flooring in line with manufacturer's guidance and organisational procedures to themselves and the organisation. (K20, S12)
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(Timber) Wood-based floorcovering repairs
K43 K48 K53 S35 |
Describes how they carry out remedial work to repair wood-based floorcoverings in line with task requirements and organisational procedures. (K53, S35) Describes the characteristics of wood-based flooring products, and the principles of sprung floor installation used in the flooring industry. (K43, K48) |
None
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| Grade | Minimum marks required | Maximum marks required |
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| Fail | 0 | 24 |
| Pass | 25 | 32 |
| Distinction | 33 | 40 |
Performance in the EPA determines the overall grade of:
An independent assessor must individually grade the practical assessment with questions and interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence in line with this EPA plan.
The EPAO must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade.
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they will be awarded an overall fail.
To achieve an overall pass, the apprentice must achieve at least a pass in all the assessment methods. To achieve an overall EPA merit, the apprentice must gain a distinction in the practical assessment and a distinction in one other assessment method. To achieve an overall EPA distinction, the apprentice must gain a distinction in all the assessment methods
Grades from individual assessment methods must be combined in the following way to determine the grade of the EPA overall.
| Multiple-choice test | Practical assessment with questions | Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence | Overall Grading |
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| Any grade | Any grade | Fail | Fail |
| Any grade | Fail | Any grade | Fail |
| Fail | Any grade | Any grade | Fail |
| Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Pass | Pass |
| Distinction | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Distinction | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Distinction | Merit |
| Distinction | Distinction | Pass | Merit |
| Distinction | Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer needs to agree that a re-sit or re-take is appropriate. A re-sit does not need further learning, whereas a re-take does. The apprentice should have a supportive action plan to prepare for a re-sit or a re-take.
The employer and the EPAO should agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is typically taken within 3 months of the EPA outcome notification. The timescale for a re-take is dependent on how much re-training is required and is typically taken within 6 months of the EPA outcome notification.
Failed assessment methods must be re-sat or re-taken within a 6-month period from the EPA outcome notification, otherwise the entire EPA will need to be re-sat or re-taken in full.
Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from pass to a higher grade.
The apprentice will get a maximum EPA grade of pass for a re-sit or re-take, unless the EPAO determines there are exceptional circumstances.
| Roles | Responsibilities |
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Apprentice |
As a minimum, the apprentice should:
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Employer |
As a minimum, the apprentice's employer must:
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EPAO |
As a minimum, the EPAO must:
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Independent assessor |
As a minimum, an independent assessor must:
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Training provider |
As a minimum, the training provider must:
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Marker |
As a minimum, the marker must:
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Invigilator |
As a minimum, the invigilator must:
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The EPAO must have reasonable adjustments arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Adjustments must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Internal quality assurance refers to the strategies, policies and procedures that an EPAO must have in place to ensure valid, consistent and reliable EPA decisions.
EPAOs for this EPA must adhere to the requirements within the roles and responsibilities table.
They must also appoint independent assessors who:
Affordability of the EPA will be aided by using at least some of the following:
This apprenticeship is not aligned to professional recognition.
| Knowledge | Assessment methods |
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K1: Core.
Awareness of health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the operative's responsibilities. Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA). Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Provisional use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). Manual handling. Occupational Health. Safe Systems of Work. Working at height. Working in confined spaces. Situational awareness. Isolation and emergency stop procedures. Emergency evacuation procedures. Slips, trips and falls. Safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K2: Core.
Safety Control equipment and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K3: Core.
Standards and regulations associated with floorlaying activities: British standards. Building regulations. manufacturer guidelines. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K4: Core.
Employment and contract types: pay, tax, pension, national insurance, fixed term contract, full time contract, part time contract, zero hour contract. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K5: Core.
Adaptations of flooring installations to meet the needs of vulnerable people: light reflection value (LRV), ramps, colours, slip resistance, double stick, low level access. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K6: Core.
Flooring installations in traditional, heritage, historic and listed buildings. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K7: Core.
Floorlaying materials and techniques in different industry sectors: residential dwellings, new build developments, education, retail, healthcare, leisure, hospitality, fit-out and industrial buildings. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K8: Core.
Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K9: Core.
Principles of digital design, modelling systems and digital platforms. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K10: Core.
Written and digital communication techniques within the flooring industry. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K11: Core.
Verbal communication techniques and flooring terminology. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K12: Core.
Safe handling and moving of flooring materials and equipment: manually, mechanical aids, lifting equipment. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K13: Core.
Storage of flooring materials and equipment: Floorcoverings, hand tools, power tools, plant. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K14: Core.
Assessment and testing all flooring surface conditions: temperature, relative humidity, moisture content, ambient and environment conditions, surface regularity and subfloor condition including presence of underfloor heating. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K15: Core.
Planning methods for flooring installation: phasing work and acclimatisation of materials before laying; type of contract and other works being undertaken. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K16: Core.
Methods to remove and dispose new or existing flooring. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K17: Core.
Time and task management techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K18: Core.
Resource calculation techniques: type of contract, manufacturers guidelines and site conditions. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K19: Core.
Characteristics and correct uses of preparation methods for different sub-floor surfaces: mixing and application of repair and smoothing compounds and damp proof membranes, installation of fabricated underlayments and sheet membranes. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K20: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Methods of remedial works in flooring: textile and resilient products. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K21: Core.
Methods used in measuring, marking and setting out for installing floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K22: Core.
Equipment pre-user checks, safe use, maintenance, defect or fault escalation. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K23: Core.
Timber subflooring: structure and repair techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K24: Core.
Problem solving techniques: subfloor preparation and flooring installation. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K25: Core.
Considerations of the environment and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance: carbon footprint, recycling, safe use and disposal of products and waste. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K26: Core.
Wellbeing: mental and physical health considerations and how to access support. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K27: Core.
Equity, diversity and inclusion, and its impact on built environment solutions. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K28: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Textile floorcovering: woven and secondary backed or broadloom sheet. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K29: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Flooring underlayments: textile. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K30: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Methods of setting out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped and coved surfaces; patterned and non-patterned materials. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K31: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Textile floorcovering joins, pile direction and pattern matching techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K32: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Methods of installing underlayment: fixed, bonded and loose lay. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K33: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Textile floorcovering installation techniques bonded, stretch fit and loose lay. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K34: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Resilient floorcovering: heterogenous (luxury vinyl tile (LVT), cushion floor) and homogeneous (linoleum, rubber) in sheet and tile forms. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K35: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Principles of contract and domestic resilient and textile installations. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K36: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Batch numbers, shuffling, direction, tessellation and their effects on colour variation. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K37: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Accessory installation techniques: thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K38: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Resilient installation techniques: tiled, flat fit, site formed - cap and cove, joining of resilient materials. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K39: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Tools and equipment used for textile and resilient flooring, their purpose, operation and maintenance. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K40: wood- based floorcoverings.
Wood floorlaying hand tools, their purpose, operation and maintenance. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K41: wood- based floorcoverings.
Power tools, their purpose, operation and maintenance: jigsaw, circular saw, drill, mitre saw, multitool. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K42: wood- based floorcoverings.
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) use and purpose. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K43: wood- based floorcoverings.
Characteristics of wood-based floorcoverings products: solid wood, engineered wood, grain direction and grading. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K44: wood- based floorcoverings.
Wood-based floorcoverings installation methods: nail down, glue down and floating. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K45: wood- based floorcoverings.
Wood-based floorcovering installation techniques: setting out, cutting, matching and fitting. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K46: wood- based floorcoverings.
Wood-based floorcoverings expansion gaps: temperature, relative humidity (RH), manufacturer guidelines, area and wood type. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K47: wood- based floorcoverings.
Underlayment for wood-based floorcovering; foam, acoustic and rubber. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K48: wood- based floorcoverings.
Principles of sprung floor installation: cradle and batten, matting and clip systems. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K49: wood- based floorcoverings.
Laying techniques: long strip pattern, plank, diagonal, herringbone, basket weave, chevron and decorative panel. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K50: wood- based floorcoverings.
Principles of sanding newly installed or refurbished wood-based floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K51: wood- based floorcoverings.
Accessory installation techniques: thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K52: wood- based floorcoverings.
Wood-based floorcoverings finishing techniques: hard wax, oil, stains and sealants. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K53: wood- based floorcoverings.
Methods of remedial work in wood-based floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K54: Core.
Techniques for isolating and protecting surrounding flooring. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K55: Core.
Methods of calculating flooring materials and resources. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| Skill | Assessment methods |
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S1: Core.
Comply with health and safety regulations, standard and guidance. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S2: Core.
Select and safety control equipment, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S3: Core.
Verbally communicate with others: For example, employers, colleagues, clients, other trades. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S4: Core.
Use written or digital methods to communicate with others. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S5: Core.
Calculate material quantities, qualities and select required resources. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S6: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Select and use textile and resilient floorcovering tools and equipment. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S7: Core.
Remove and dispose of existing floorcovering. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S8: Core.
Isolate, protect and prepare the work area. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S9: Core.
Test the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound and fabricated underlayment: for example, remove surface contaminants and laitance, mix and apply moisture control systems, apply of primers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S10: Core.
Prepare the sub floor for the floorcovering: for example, installation of fabricated underlayments, mixing and application of smoothing compounds, installation of sheet membranes. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S11: Core.
Interpret and use information from drawings, specifications, work instructions. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S12: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Carry out remedial works on textile and resilient flooring. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S13: Core.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S14: Core.
Carry out pre-user checks, use and maintain plant and equipment. Escalate defects or faults. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S15: Core.
Store tools, materials and equipment. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S16: Core.
Measures, marks and sets out floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S17: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Use of tools and equipment required for the preparation and installation of resilient and textile floorcovering including setting out, stretching, cutting, adhesives, joining and finishing. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S18: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S19: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S20: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S21: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Applies installation technique for resilient sheet for example tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S22: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Applies installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S23: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Applies installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S24: wood- based floorcoverings.
Use and maintenance of hand tools used in the preparation and installation of wood-based floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S25: wood- based floorcoverings.
Use wood-based floorcovering power tools and equipment. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S26: wood- based floorcoverings.
Use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) equipment. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S27: wood- based floorcoverings.
Determine correct expansion gaps in wood-based floorcoverings considering; temperature, relative humidity (RH), manufacturer guidelines, area and wood type. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S28: wood- based floorcoverings.
Apply installation techniques for underlayments for wood-based floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S29: wood- based floorcoverings.
Apply techniques for setting out, cutting, and matching wood-based floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S30: wood- based floorcoverings.
Select fixing method for the wood-based floorcovering installation for example nail down, glue down, floating. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S31: wood- based floorcoverings.
Use sanding equipment on installed or refurbished wood-based floorcovering. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S32: wood- based floorcoverings.
Use finishing techniques and products for example: hard wax, oil, stains and sealants. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S33: wood- based floorcoverings.
Apply installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S34: textile and resilient floorcoverings.
Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped or coved surface, patterned and non-patterned materials. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S35: wood- based floorcoverings.
Carry out remedial work on wood-based floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S36: Core.
Resolves problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S37: wood- based floorcoverings.
Apply installation techniques for floating and fixed wood-based floorcoverings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
| Behaviour | Assessment methods |
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B1: Core.
Demonstrate commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B2: Core.
Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of a team. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B3: Core.
Take personal responsibility for sustainable outcomes when carrying out duties, using environmental good practices. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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B4: Core.
Contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B5: Core.
Take ownership of own workload. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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B6: Core.
Seek learning and development opportunities to enhance personal competence. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B7: Core.
Adapt to new and changing situations with colleagues, clients and other construction trades. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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(Core) Health and safety
K2 S1 S2 |
Safety Control equipment and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). (K2) |
Comply with health and safety regulations, standard and guidance. (S1) Select and safety control equipment, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). (S2) |
None |
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(Core) Subfloor repair and preparation
K23 S10 S36 |
Timber subflooring: structure and repair techniques. (K23) |
Prepare the sub floor for the floorcovering: for example, installation of fabricated underlayments, mixing and application of smoothing compounds, installation of sheet membranes. (S10) Resolves problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation. (S36) |
None |
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(Core) Preparation and planning
K8 K17 K21 S11 S16 B3 B5 |
Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions. (K8) Time and task management techniques. (K17) Methods used in measuring, marking and setting out for installing floorcoverings. (K21) |
Interpret and use information from drawings, specifications, work instructions. (S11) Measures, marks and sets out floorcoverings. (S16) |
Take personal responsibility for sustainable outcomes when carrying out duties, using environmental good practices. (B3) Take ownership of own workload. (B5) |
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(Textile and Resilient) Textile and resilient floorcovering installation and finishing
K28 K29 K31 K32 K33 K34 K37 K38 K39 S6 S17 S18 S20 S21 S22 S23 |
Textile floorcovering: woven and secondary backed or broadloom sheet. (K28) Flooring underlayments: textile. (K29) Textile floorcovering joins, pile direction and pattern matching techniques. (K31) Methods of installing underlayment: fixed, bonded and loose lay. (K32) Textile floorcovering installation techniques bonded, stretch fit and loose lay. (K33) Resilient floorcovering: heterogenous (luxury vinyl tile (LVT), cushion floor) and homogeneous (linoleum, rubber) in sheet and tile forms. (K34) Accessory installation techniques: thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. (K37) Resilient installation techniques: tiled, flat fit, site formed - cap and cove, joining of resilient materials. (K38) Tools and equipment used for textile and resilient flooring, their purpose, operation and maintenance. (K39) |
Select and use textile and resilient floorcovering tools and equipment. (S6) Use of tools and equipment required for the preparation and installation of resilient and textile floorcovering including setting out, stretching, cutting, adhesives, joining and finishing. (S17) Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area. (S18) Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings. (S20) Applies installation technique for resilient sheet for example tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins. (S21) Applies installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet. (S22) Applies installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. (S23) |
None |
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(Timber) Wood-based floorcovering installation and finishing
K40 K41 K42 K44 K45 K46 K49 K51 S24 S25 S26 S27 S29 S30 S33 S37 |
Wood floorlaying hand tools, their purpose, operation and maintenance. (K40) Power tools, their purpose, operation and maintenance: jigsaw, circular saw, drill, mitre saw, multitool. (K41) Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) use and purpose. (K42) Wood-based floorcoverings installation methods: nail down, glue down and floating. (K44) Wood-based floorcovering installation techniques: setting out, cutting, matching and fitting. (K45) Wood-based floorcoverings expansion gaps: temperature, relative humidity (RH), manufacturer guidelines, area and wood type. (K46) Laying techniques: long strip pattern, plank, diagonal, herringbone, basket weave, chevron and decorative panel. (K49) Accessory installation techniques: thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. (K51) |
Use and maintenance of hand tools used in the preparation and installation of wood-based floorcoverings. (S24) Use wood-based floorcovering power tools and equipment. (S25) Use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) equipment. (S26) Determine correct expansion gaps in wood-based floorcoverings considering; temperature, relative humidity (RH), manufacturer guidelines, area and wood type. (S27) Apply techniques for setting out, cutting, and matching wood-based floorcoverings. (S29) Select fixing method for the wood-based floorcovering installation for example nail down, glue down, floating. (S30) Apply installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. (S33) Apply installation techniques for floating and fixed wood-based floorcoverings. (S37) |
None |
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(Timber) Wood-based floorcovering underlayment installation
K47 S28 |
Underlayment for wood-based floorcovering; foam, acoustic and rubber. (K47) |
Apply installation techniques for underlayments for wood-based floorcoverings. (S28) |
None |
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(Timber) Wood-based flooring sanding and finishing products
K50 K52 S31 S32 |
Principles of sanding newly installed or refurbished wood-based floorcoverings. (K50) Wood-based floorcoverings finishing techniques: hard wax, oil, stains and sealants. (K52) |
Use sanding equipment on installed or refurbished wood-based floorcovering. (S31) Use finishing techniques and products for example: hard wax, oil, stains and sealants. (S32) |
None |
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(Core) Communication
K10 K11 S3 S4 B2 |
Written and digital communication techniques within the flooring industry. (K10) Verbal communication techniques and flooring terminology. (K11) |
Verbally communicate with others: For example, employers, colleagues, clients, other trades. (S3) Use written or digital methods to communicate with others. (S4) |
Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of a team. (B2) |
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(Core) Resource planning
K15 K18 K55 S5 B7 |
Planning methods for flooring installation: phasing work and acclimatisation of materials before laying; type of contract and other works being undertaken. (K15) Resource calculation techniques: type of contract, manufacturers guidelines and site conditions. (K18) Methods of calculating flooring materials and resources. (K55) |
Calculate material quantities, qualities and select required resources. (S5) |
Adapt to new and changing situations with colleagues, clients and other construction trades. (B7) |
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(Core) Subfloor testing and preparation
K14 K19 K24 K54 S8 S9 |
Assessment and testing all flooring surface conditions: temperature, relative humidity, moisture content, ambient and environment conditions, surface regularity and subfloor condition including presence of underfloor heating. (K14) Characteristics and correct uses of preparation methods for different sub-floor surfaces: mixing and application of repair and smoothing compounds and damp proof membranes, installation of fabricated underlayments and sheet membranes. (K19) Problem solving techniques: subfloor preparation and flooring installation. (K24) Techniques for isolating and protecting surrounding flooring. (K54) |
Isolate, protect and prepare the work area. (S8) Test the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound and fabricated underlayment: for example, remove surface contaminants and laitance, mix and apply moisture control systems, apply of primers. (S9) |
None |
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(Core) Environmental and sustainability
K16 K25 S7 S13 B1 |
Methods to remove and dispose new or existing flooring. (K16) Considerations of the environment and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance: carbon footprint, recycling, safe use and disposal of products and waste. (K25) |
Remove and dispose of existing floorcovering. (S7) Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. (S13) |
Demonstrate commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing. (B1) |
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(Core) Tools and equipment
K12 K13 K22 S14 S15 |
Safe handling and moving of flooring materials and equipment: manually, mechanical aids, lifting equipment. (K12) Storage of flooring materials and equipment: Floorcoverings, hand tools, power tools, plant. (K13) Equipment pre-user checks, safe use, maintenance, defect or fault escalation. (K22) |
Carry out pre-user checks, use and maintain plant and equipment. Escalate defects or faults. (S14) Store tools, materials and equipment. (S15) |
None |
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(Core) CPD, EDI and wellbeing
K26 K27 B4 B6 |
Wellbeing: mental and physical health considerations and how to access support. (K26) Equity, diversity and inclusion, and its impact on built environment solutions. (K27) |
None |
Contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace. (B4) Seek learning and development opportunities to enhance personal competence. (B6) |
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(Textile and Resilient) Pattern matching and installation considerations
K30 K35 K36 S19 S34 |
Methods of setting out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped and coved surfaces; patterned and non-patterned materials. (K30) Principles of contract and domestic resilient and textile installations. (K35) Batch numbers, shuffling, direction, tessellation and their effects on colour variation. (K36) |
Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering. (S19) Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped or coved surface, patterned and non-patterned materials. (S34) |
None |
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(Textile and Resilient) Textile and resilient repairs
K20 S12 |
Methods of remedial works in flooring: textile and resilient products. (K20) |
Carry out remedial works on textile and resilient flooring. (S12) |
None |
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(Timber) Wood-based floorcovering repairs
K43 K48 K53 S35 |
Characteristics of wood-based floorcoverings products: solid wood, engineered wood, grain direction and grading. (K43) Principles of sprung floor installation: cradle and batten, matting and clip systems. (K48) Methods of remedial work in wood-based floorcoverings. (K53) |
Carry out remedial work on wood-based floorcoverings. (S35) |
None |
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| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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| Revised version awaiting implementation | In revision | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| 1.1 | End-point assessment plan revised | 07/11/2023 | Not set | Not set |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 08/11/2018 | 06/11/2023 | Not set |
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