Flooring Apprentice

About this opportunity

Achievement of Floor Covering Level 2 includes: Health &
Safety, Preparation, how to set out and install textile floor
coverings, domestic and contract along with using sanding
machines.

•Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
•Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
•Measure, cut and install carpeting using hand or machine stitcher, seaming iron, bonding tape or other bonding materials
•Stretch carpeting using knee-kicker or power stretcher and secure carpeting to floor or other surfaces using staple gun or other devices
•Measure, cut and install resilient floor covering using adhesive, rollers and other hand tools
•Install hardwood floors, such as strip floors, block floors or plank floors using glue, staples, nails or other means
•Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
•May estimate material and labour costs

Personal Qualities

Reliable and punctual person who is willing to take on new challenges. Working as part of a team/gang or equally as well under own initiative.

Skills

Motivated and enthusiastic young person keen on learning this demanding yet rewarding trade.