CON3070 Floorcovering
Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students develop skills in selecting and installing typical floor coverings used in residential, institutional and commercial buildings.
- Prerequisite
- CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
- Parameters
- Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in floorcovering.
- Supporting courses
- CON1070: Building Construction
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe common types of residential, institutional and commercial floorcoverings
1.1 list and describe common types of residential and commercial floorcovering materials; e.g., resilient (vinyl, rubber, cork), carpet, ceramic tile, wood
1.2 identify the factors that are used to determine the selection of a floorcovering
1.3 explain how concrete and wood floors differ in the way they are prepared for a floorcovering
1.4 identify appropriate adhesives and fasteners for a given covering
2 apply flooring skills to assist in the installation of a floorcovering
2.1 describe the appropriate flooring for a given application
2.2 calculate the cost of materials and supplies for a given area
2.3 measure an area and prepare a layout sketch of starter courses
2.4 describe the processes used to:
2.4.1 rough fit, seam and stretch a carpet
2.4.2 rough fit and seam a vinyl covering
2.4.3 lay out a floor surface for tile, parquet and wood flooring
2.4.4 nail square edge and tongue-and-groove wood flooring
2.4.5 fill, sand and finish a wood floor
2.4.6 set, grout and seal ceramic tile
2.5 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
2.5.1 prepare a floor surface
2.5.2 install a floorcovering
2.5.3 seal and finish, where applicable
3 demonstrate basic competencies
3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.1.1 communicate
3.1.2 manage information
3.1.3 use numbers
3.1.4 think and solve problems
3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.2.2 be responsible
3.2.3 be adaptable
3.2.4 learn continuously
3.2.5 work safely
3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
3.3.1 work with others
3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
4.2 identify steps to achieve goals
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