Floor Covering Installer

Certificate of Qualification 448A

❝ I like challenges and variety – and I get that in my work.❞

Floor covering installers install carpet, wood, linoleum, vinyl and other resilient floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong communication, reading & numeracy skills
Problem-solving & planning skills
Physical strength & ability to lift heavy materials
Ability to kneel for extended periods of time
Ability to visualize spaces to estimate materials
Good colour vision

Entrance Requirements

Minimum grade 10 education in Canada (or a proven Canadian equivalency)
Strong math and communication skills are essential

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Apprenticeship Program

Learning and earning is a key advantage of the apprenticeship system. A formal apprenticeship in floor covering is 6,000 hours of work experience and in-school training.

Responsibilities

Estimate materials, measure and mark guidelines on surfaces
Cut covering and foundation materials according to blueprints & sketches
Understand pattern layout
Safely use many tools, adhesives & fastening systems
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-proofing or decorative coverings to floors
Scrape, sand or chip to correct imperfections

Journeyperson Wage Rate:

$40.00/hr

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Did you know?

The work of floor covering installers is often based on specifications of architects, facility managers or interior designers. This is a specialized occupation with many opportunities.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America