Create more opportunities by advancing your flooring expertise. Gain in-depth knowledge of materials like vinyl, linoleum and rubber as you learn how to specialise in installing and maintaining resilient flooring.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Install a variety of resilient floor coverings
Use basic power tools and hand tools
Examine drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
Work from detailed drawings and specifications
Create flooring solutions where detail is required
Prepare, lay, finish and maintain flooring
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited qualification at a Certificate III level
A pathway to further study in building and construction
Specialist skills to install a range of resilient floor coverings
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
Provide evidence, such as a resume or letter of support from your employer, of significant and current industry experience. Your workplace evidence will be reviewed prior to course entry to make sure your skills and knowledge meet course requirements.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card). You will need this before you can enter a construction site
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An intermediate level of fitness
The ability to kneel or stand for long periods of time
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: resilient floor preparer, floor finisher and coverer and flooring installer.
A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for any worker who needs to access a construction site. Local regulations should also be checked for requirements. Visit the SafeWork website for more information on applying for your white card.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resilient) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resilient) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 24 units of competency, including 12 core and 12 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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