Floorlayer - textile and resilient
Level 2 · IntermediateConstruction and the built environment 2.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Floorlayer - Textile and Resilient apprenticeship trains you to prepare subfloors and install carpet, vinyl, LVT, rubber, and other resilient and textile floor coverings in domestic and commercial environments. You will develop skills in measuring, cutting, and laying a wide range of floor covering products to the highest standard. This standard leads to senior floorlayer, estimator, or supervisory roles in flooring contracting.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Subfloor assessment, preparation, and levelling
Types of textile floor coverings - carpet, matting, and rugs
Types of resilient floor coverings - vinyl, LVT, and rubber
Measuring, estimating, and cutting floor coverings accurately
Adhesives, fixings, and seaming techniques
Health and safety including manual handling and dust control
Finishing details - trims, threshold bars, and stair fitting
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Assess and prepare subfloors for covering
Measure and cut textile and resilient flooring accurately
Lay and fix carpet using gripper rod and underlay
Install vinyl and LVT by gluing or floating methods
Seam and join floor coverings neatly
Fit edge trims and threshold bars
Clean up and hand over completed flooring installations
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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