Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
------------------------- Dusty
Work setting
---------------- Commercial
Residential
Various locations
Tasks
--------- Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors
Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings
Prepare and install hardwood floors
Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
Prepare floors for installations
Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants
Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting
Installation specialization
------------------------------- Vinyl or resilient tiles
Vinyl or resilient sheets
Hardwood strip flooring
Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
Linoleum
Carpets/rugs
Work conditions and physical capabilities
--------------------------------------------- Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Hand-eye co-ordination