Floor Installer

If you are creative and find the construction and renovation field fascinating, our Floor Installer program is for you. Work with a variety of floor coverings including rugs, tiles, hardwood, and stair coverings and specialty materials. While in the program, you’ll actually be able to lay carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile and more. Our pre-employment program is designed to provide you with entry-level knowledge and skills in core subjects combined with practical experience that trains you as a professional floor installer.

• High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency

As a graduate, you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain employment with installation companies, contractors and retail outlets, or become self-employed.

7283 - Tilesetters
7295 - Floor Covering Installers
7611 - Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
7612 - Other Trades Helpers and Labourers

• floor preparation
• carpet installation
• ceramic tile
• resilient tile
• resilient flooring
• hardwood flooring
• specialty flooring
• layout and planning
• stair covering
• counter-top covering
• floor finishing
• tools and equipment
• interpersonal relations
• job practicum
• health and safety
• Canadian National Building Code

Key attributes for students registering in this program include good colour vision, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, mathematical skills, communication skills and organizational skills. Good physical condition is important as the work often requires considerable kneeling, stretching, twisting and lifting heavy and awkward loads.