This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of flooring technicians who install floors or flooring materials in residential or commercial premises. Floors and flooring materials may be carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient, resin or concrete. Flooring technicians use a range of technical knowledge to perform skilled work involving known routines, methods, and procedures. They use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer their skills and knowledge to different job needs and take responsibility for their own work.
In some states and territories, there may be licensing requirements for the installation of timber floors, resin floors and/or polished concrete in some jurisdictions. Other licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification in some jurisdictions. Local regulations should be checked for details.
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Financial help
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Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:
*To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This apprenticeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through apprenticeship:
4 years
- Through apprenticeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Assess flooring installation sites | Core |
| Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| Establish and maintain safe flooring installation work areas | Core |
| Make measurements and calculations | Core |
| Plan and cost flooring technology work | Core |
| Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications | Core |
| Read and interpret work documents | Core |
| Receive and prepare flooring materials | Core |
| Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors | Core |
| Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances | Core |
| Work in a team | Core |
| Work safely | Core |
| Adapt and apply custom designs to timber flooring | Elective |
| Apply composite-based coatings to timber flooring | Elective |
| Apply densifiers and sealers to concrete surfaces | Elective |
| Apply emulsion wax and oil-based coatings to timber floors | Elective |
| Apply finishes to cork flooring | Elective |
| Apply quality standards | Elective |
| Apply solvent-based coatings to timber flooring | Elective |
| Apply stains and fillers to timber flooring | Elective |
| Apply water-based coatings to timber flooring | Elective |
| Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas | Elective |
| Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Elective |
| Coarse sand timber flooring | Elective |
| Cut concrete | Elective |
| Deliver and monitor a service to customers | Elective |
| Edge sand timber floors | Elective |
| Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | Elective |
| Fine sand timber floors | Elective |
| Grout polished concrete floors | Elective |
| Install adhesive-fixed carpet | Elective |
| Install anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings | Elective |
| Install bamboo flooring | Elective |
| Install block parquetry flooring | Elective |
| Install carpet on complex stairs | Elective |
| Install carpet tiles | Elective |
| Install commercial carpet | Elective |
| Install commercial sheet vinyl flooring | Elective |
| Install cork tiles | Elective |
| Install direct stick timber flooring | Elective |
| Install engineered timber flooring | Elective |
| Install expansion joints | Elective |
| Install hard underlays | Elective |
| Install impact and sound absorption underlay | Elective |
| Install laminate and hybrid vinyl flooring | Elective |
| Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings | Elective |
| Install linoleum floor coverings | Elective |
| Install mosaic and panel parquetry flooring | Elective |
| Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring | Elective |
| Install patterned carpet | Elective |
| Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes | Elective |
| Install resilient sheet to walls | Elective |
| Install resilient tiles and planks | Elective |
| Install rubber floor coverings | Elective |
| Install soft carpet underlay and grippers | Elective |
| Install sprung timber flooring | Elective |
| Install synthetic textile floor coverings in indoor and outdoor facilities | Elective |
| Install timber battens and plywood in preparation to install strip timber | Elective |
| Install timber flooring materials to stairs | Elective |
| Install timber flooring on joists | Elective |
| Install unpatterned tufted carpet | Elective |
| Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements | Elective |
| Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials | Elective |
| Mentor in the workplace | Elective |
| Mix and apply high-build decorative resin flooring systems | Elective |
| Mix and apply self-levelling resin flooring systems | Elective |
| Mix and apply thin-film broadcast resin flooring systems | Elective |
| Mix and apply thin-film rollcoat resin flooring systems | Elective |
| Mix and apply thin-set terrazzo | Elective |
| Mix and apply trowel-applied resin flooring systems | Elective |
| Nail strip timber flooring | Elective |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
| Plan and implement maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring | Elective |
| Polish concrete floors | Elective |
| Prepare subfloors for resin flooring systems | Elective |
| Provide advice to customers on floor coverings | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Remove existing floor coverings | Elective |
| Repair and rectify concrete | Elective |
| Research and develop business plans | Elective |
| Respond to complaints about flooring installations | Elective |
| Sand and fill parquetry flooring | Elective |
| Sand cork floors | Elective |
| Select and fit diamond tools for concrete surface preparation and polishing | Elective |
| Set up and operate a self-employed contracting business | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Flooring Technology sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Floor Finisher
ANZSCO 332111
Floor Finishers measure, cut, install and repair soft and resilient floor coverings.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Flooring Technology
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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The College (AUS) Pty Ltd (RTO code 45599)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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ACADEMIC & VOCATIONAL TRAINING (RTO code 91070)
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FCIA Training Academy Pty Ltd (RTO code 45668)
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National Skills Pty Ltd (RTO code 45438)
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TFIA Business Services Pty Ltd (RTO code 4132)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.