Flooring Installation (FI41)  Technical Certificate of Credit

This course introduces students to the flooring installation industry and covers the skills needed to perform carpet installations. Topics covered include carpet installation tools, proper use of tools, installation of tack strips and cushions, measuring and estimating, identifying, cutting, and seaming of various types of carpet materials.

This course introduces students to the types of flooring and installation procedures used in the resilient flooring processes. Topics covered include resilient flooring types, moisture identification, cutting, adhesives and grout, dead zone and floating floors, and measuring and estimating. This course also teaches and allows for OSHA 10 certification of students.

Provides instruction in the principles and practices of hardwood flooring installation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of nail, glue, and floating installation. A modeled real world lab environment is utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques.

Provides instruction in the principles and practices of tile flooring installation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of safety, tools, substrate prep, layout, tile cutting, mortar and grout application. A modeled real world lab environment is utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques.