About this course
Are you looking for a career path with strong growth? Skilled flooring tradespeople are in high demand for renovation and new construction projects.
This course will give you the skills to work in the flooring industry. It covers hands-on techniques for installing, repairing and finishing flooring materials like timber, vinyl and carpet.
This course can lead to jobs such as:
- flooring installer
- flooring repair technician
- flooring sales representative
- flooring estimator
- specialised flooring technician.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors MSFFL2032 Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications MSFFL2034 Plan and cost flooring technology work MSFFL3052 Receive and prepare flooring materials MSFFL3102 Establish and maintain safe flooring installation work areas MSFFL3106 Assess flooring installation sites MSFFL3107 Make measurements and calculations MSFGN2001 Read and interpret work documents MSFGN3005 Communicate in the workplace MSMSUP102 Work in a team MSMSUP106 Work safely MSMWHS200 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances TLID0021 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Research and develop business plans BSBESB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures BSBESB402 Deliver and monitor a service to customers BSBOPS304 Repair and rectify concrete CPCCON3046 Cut concrete CPCCON3047 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCWHS2001 Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas CPCCWP3002 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements MEM30031 Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements MSFFDM4009 Remove existing floor coverings MSFFL2031 Install hard underlays MSFFL2033 Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials MSFFL2035 Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings MSFFL2038 Install engineered timber flooring MSFFL2040 Install impact and sound absorption underlay MSFFL2041 Nail strip timber flooring MSFFL2042 Install expansion joints MSFFL2043 Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring MSFFL2044 Coarse sand timber flooring MSFFL2045 Respond to complaints about flooring installations MSFFL3055 Select and fit diamond tools for concrete surface preparation and polishing MSFFL3057 Provide advice to customers on floor coverings MSFFL3058 Install linoleum floor coverings MSFFL3066 Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes MSFFL3068 Install rubber floor coverings MSFFL3069 Install anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings MSFFL3071 Mix and apply thin-film rollcoat resin flooring systems MSFFL3072 Mix and apply thin-film broadcast resin flooring systems MSFFL3073 Mix and apply self-levelling resin flooring systems MSFFL3074 Mix and apply trowel-applied resin flooring systems MSFFL3075 Mix and apply high-build decorative resin flooring systems MSFFL3076 Prepare subfloors for resin flooring systems MSFFL3077 Install direct stick timber flooring MSFFL3078 Adapt and apply custom designs to timber flooring MSFFL3079 Install timber flooring materials to stairs MSFFL3080 Install block parquetry flooring MSFFL3081 Install cork tiles MSFFL3082 Plan and implement maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring MSFFL3087 Apply solvent-based coatings to timber flooring MSFFL3089 Apply water-based coatings to timber flooring MSFFL3090 Apply composite-based coatings to timber flooring MSFFL3092 Apply stains and fillers to timber flooring MSFFL3094 Sand and fill parquetry flooring MSFFL3098 Apply finishes to cork flooring MSFFL3099 Apply densifiers and sealers to concrete surfaces MSFFL3100 Install bamboo flooring MSFFL3101 Install soft carpet underlay and grippers MSFFL3103 Install unpatterned tufted carpet MSFFL3104 Install laminate and hybrid vinyl flooring MSFFL3105 Polish concrete floors MSFFL3108 Install carpet tiles MSFFL3109 Install adhesive-fixed carpet MSFFL3110 Install commercial carpet MSFFL3111 Install patterned carpet MSFFL3112 Install carpet on complex stairs MSFFL3113 Install resilient tiles and planks MSFFL3114 Install commercial sheet vinyl flooring MSFFL3115 Install resilient sheet to walls MSFFL3116 Install mosaic and panel parquetry flooring MSFFL3117 Install sprung timber flooring MSFFL3118 Install timber battens and plywood in preparation to install strip timber MSFFL3119 Install timber flooring on joists MSFFL3120 Apply emulsion wax and oil-based coatings to timber floors MSFFL3121 Fine sand timber floors MSFFL3122 Edge sand timber floors MSFFL3123 Sand cork floors MSFFL3124 Mix and apply thin-set terrazzo MSFFL3125 Grout polished concrete floors MSFFL3126 Install synthetic textile floor coverings in indoor and outdoor facilities MSFFL3127 Set up and operate a self-employed contracting business MSFGN3007 Apply quality standards MSS402055 Provide work skill instruction TAEDEL311 Mentor in the workplace TAEDEL414
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Chadstone
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Holmesglen Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Rowville
Delivery modes: Online/off-campus
- Visit Academic and Vocational Training for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Narre Warren
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery, Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit TFIA Business Services for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider