Unit Code Unit Title
MAS-08 Lay Floor Screeds and Wall Tiles (basic)

Nominal Hours: 25
Unit Descriptor:
Covers preparation, laying, and finishing of basic floor screeds and wall tiles.

Elements | Performance Criteria

Elements Performance Criteria
1. Prepare surfaces 1.1 Clean and level base.
1.2 Set out screed or tile lines.
1.3 Select materials and adhesives.
2. Lay screeds and tiles 2.1 Mix and lay screed to level.
2.2 Apply adhesive and lay tiles.
2.3 Maintain alignment and spacing.
3. Finish and clean work 3.1 Grout and clean tiles.
3.2 Finish screed surface.
3.3 Inspect for level and finish.

Range of Variables

Variables Range
Materials Cement screed, ceramic tiles, adhesives, grout.
Tools Trowels, floats, tile spacers, levels, mixers.
Finishes Smooth, textured, patterned.

Evidence Guide

Area Details
1. Critical aspects of competency Lays screeds and tiles to line, level, and finish; joints and surfaces to specification.
2. Underpinning knowledge Materials, laying techniques, grouting, finishing.
3. Underpinning Skills Surface preparation, laying, alignment, finishing.
4. Underpinning attitudes Accuracy, quality, cleanliness, responsibility.
5. Resource Implications Materials, tools, protective gear.
6. Methods of Assessment Practical demonstration, inspection, questioning, supervisor feedback.
7. Context of Assessment Real/simulated site with screeding/tiling tasks.

Foundation skills

Skills DESCRIPTION
Numeracy Measure and set out lines and levels.
Problem Solving Adjust for irregularities or defects.
Planning/Organizing Sequence laying and finishing tasks.

Target Audience

Target Audience Description
Masonry apprentices, workers Individuals laying screeds and tiles.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Available Yes

Pre-Requisit

Pre-Requisite None