You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You can apply for a place on a Floorlayer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 3 years to complete and is a mix of on-the-job training and off-site study.
Entry requirements:
You could apply directly to work as a carpet fitter and floor layer.
Employers will expect you to:
You could take a training course through a professional industry body like the Flooring Industry Training Association or the Contract Flooring Association .
This may help you to find work as a trainee with a carpet fitting and floor laying company.
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Carpet fitters and floor layers fit carpets and vinyl tiles, and lay laminate and solid timber floors.
As a carpet fitter or floor layer, you'll:
Location : You could work at a client's home or at a client's business.
Environment : Your working environment may be physically demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.