FLOOR COVERING
CONSTRUCTION
People working in this field perform floor covering installation, maintenance, and repair. This can include applying blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative covering to floors, walls, and cabinets. *Floor Covering is a Pre-Apprenticeship program, which offers students the hands-on training and education needed to qualify for apprenticeships.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Floor Covering are trained in the following subject areas:
- Laying out and installing different types of flooring according to blueprints, shop drawings, and manufacturer’s specifications
- Reading blueprints to estimate the amount of material needed to complete a job
- Cleaning, scraping, and sanding base surfaces to prepare them for new covering
- Cutting flooring material to specifications
- Creating and finishing flooring patterns with laminate, wood, and other materials
- Learning how to use equipment such as levels, power tools, and respirators
- Inspecting final surfaces to ensure they are firm and dry
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Have strong math and reading skills.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a center-based program in the Construction training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as:
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Students training in union-affiliated programs can earn a certificate of completion that offers apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience from organizations such as:
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)
- International Masonry Institute (IMI)
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
- The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
- National Plastering Industry Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund (NPIJATF)
Floor Covering Numbers to Know
$35K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Commitment to safety
Dependability
Integrity
Monitoring skills
Observational skills
