Floor Covering Installers plan, prepare, install, and repair various types of floor covering, including tile, resilient sheet goods, carpet, ceramic, and wood.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Learning about and applying relevant health and safety and building code acts and legislation; identifying work area hazards by inspecting site and taking proper precautions
- Selecting and using various hand and power tools and devices to install and repair flooring
- Inspecting and preparing floor surfaces; applying adhesives using proper safety techniques
- Planning and organizing the work site, including verifying drawings and performing estimates
- Planning, measuring and marking for floor covering installation
- Identifying and selecting appropriate installation methods and tools; identifying and solving problems with floor covering installation and material, and repairing where necessary
- Cutting/fitting flooring materials to ensure proper fit; creating artistic patterns in tile/ceramics
- Communicating effectively with clients regarding work sequence, areas of coverage, required materials, and cost
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Grade 10 is the legal minimum, but high school diploma is usually required
- Completion of 6,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
- Completion of exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification
What's Your Future as a Floor Covering Installer (448A)?
- Job opportunities linked to growth residential housing market and new commercial construction
- Potential employers include carpet and tile businesses (retail or wholesale), construction companies and their sub-contractors, or self-employment
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $26.00-$40.41 per hour.
Self-Rating
Floor Covering Installer (448A)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have good hand-eye coordination? Is it easy for you to spot differences in size, shape, contour or form? | ||
| Do you like to work on different tasks every day? | ||
| Are you able to read blueprints and measurements accurately? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Are you able to lift more than 50lbs? Are you able to stand or sit for long periods of time? | ||
| Do you enjoy performing jobs in which customer satisfaction is essential? | ||
| Are you reliable, a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Floor Covering Installer (448A) may be for you!
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