Occupation Description

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include: -

• prepares surface for covering and removes baseboard trims
• measures areas to be covered or consults plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required
• measures, cuts and fixes underlay materials
• lays covering materials over floor, matches patterns, cuts shapes around fixtures and trims edges
• secures floor coverings and fits edge trims in doorways
• may install wall, ceiling, counter and bench coverings
• may lay parquetry blocks or resilient floor coverings

Specialisations: -
Carpet Layer
Parquetry Layer