Floorcovering 

Installer

Floorcovering Installers are tactile and creative individuals. They are able to put their thoughts into motion—through strong material estimation skills and precision. 

As a Floorcovering Installer, you’ll create one of the most recognized finished products.

Your mathematical nature will ensure you get it right, as will your knack for working with colours and patterns and ability to accurately estimate materials.  

You’ll enjoy the precise nature of the work, as you install, repair, replace and finish a range of surfaces, each unique.  

What You'll Learn

  • How to inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
  • How to install underlay and under-padding
  • How to install carpeting, hardwoods, vinyl, linoleum and other materials
  • How to repair damaged floors
  • How to estimate material and job costs 

Key Job Skills

  • Customer service
  • Physical fitness
  • Strong understanding of colour and pattern
  • Floor marking, preparation and installation
  • Material and work estimations 

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 15 weeks over 3 years
Work-Based Training
4560 HOURS
General Skills
Athletic Collaborative Mathematical Precise Tactile

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized Program (2024) Information and Resources

In effect starting September 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

Coming soon


Active as of January 1, 2026:

Active until January 1, 2026:

Program and Exam Updates

  • January 2026: OPSN 2025 022 (IP Exams aligned to the 2023 Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between 2012 NOA and the 2023 RSOS can be found here.

  • March 2024: Standardized Level Exams will be deactivated on September 1, 2024, until Harmonized Standardized Level Exams are implemented.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.