Contract Flooring Installations
This course aims to provide the knowledge and practical experience in flooring and materials used in the Contract Flooring industry (in hospitals, schools, restaurants, offices and shopping centres).
Overview
Duration
10 Weeks
Full Time
Classroom Based
Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.15pm
Friday 9am to 1.15pm
Location
Irish Flooring Academy
Block C Unit 5-6
Athy Business Campus
Athy, Co. Kildare
R14 FH31
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge is required. This course also can help upskill tradespeople who already have a knowledge of domestic carpets. This course is designed for those who are currently unemployed, those interested in re-entering the workforce or those considering a career change. Learners must be over 18.
Certification
Special Award in Contact Floor Installation (Lantra)
Cost
This course is fully funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). All tuition, equipment and courseware is provided at no cost. Learners who are currently receiving a social welfare payment typically receive a training allowance during the course of the same amount.
European Social Fund (ESF)
This course is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). This means that the course is provided at no cost to the learner. This includes tuition, equipment, courseware and examinations.
The European Social Fund is the European Union (EU)’s main instrument for investing in people and supporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The aim of the ESF is to achieve high employment levels, fair social protection, and a skilled and resilient workforce for the future world of work, in line with the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights.
The European Social Fund Plus provides over €10 billion annually across the European Union. Each country in the European Union avails of this funding to improve job prospects for millions of people and create a more inclusive society. It co-funds local, regional and national employment-related projects throughout the European Union.
More information is available in the EUFunds and European Social Fund websites.
Expression of Interest
We currently don't have this course scheduled. If you are interested in undertaking this course or looking for more information, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact:
Contract Flooring Past Learners & Completed Work
Course Modules
Upon completion of the course, learners will have:
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Have knowledge, skill and confidence to install Floor Preparation, contract carpets, carpet tiles, LVT Tiles, Safety Vinyl, Marmoleum, smooth vinyl, caping & coving
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Able to give a written quotation to potential customers to supply and fit all materials required
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Able to convert meters to square yards and vice versa
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Able to test floors for moisture
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Able to calculate quantity of products required for any given job
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Able to install internal and external corners
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Able to use a power stretcher
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Have a good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in the workplace
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Have the knowledge of how to weld and grove vinyl
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Have the knowledge hot to join two pieces of carpet
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Know how to install a carpet on a stairs and bullnose
Module Content
The learner will cover:
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Measuring, estimating, and planning for contract flooring
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LVT tiles
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Contract carpet tiles
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Contact carpets
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Floor preparation for contract flooring
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Safety vinyl, marmoleum and smooth vinyl
Company Feedback
The Irish Flooring Academy was set up to provide training for the floor covering industry and has the full backing both manufacturers and wholesalers.
It was founded by Maurice Flinter, a well-respected figure in the flooring industry.
It promotes a high level of excellence in the field of carpet and floor laying.
The Academy offers the industry a wide range of benefits, products, and services which enhance and promote highly skilled carpet and floor-layers in Ireland.