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NVQ Level 2 Floor Covering
NVQ
In Salford ()
Description
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Type
NVQ
Carpet fitters and floor layers lay floor coverings in homes, and commercial premises like shops, bars, restaurants and offices. They work with a variety of materials including carpeting, floor tiles, cork and wood. Their job is extremely varied, working at different locations and with a lot of different customers. Each job depends on the size and shape of the rooms and the type of floor.
Important information
Government funding available
About this course
You do not need any formal qualifications to work as a carpet fitter/floor layer, but employers may look for some GCSEs/S grades in subjects such as Maths, English, and Design and Technology.
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Course programme
Carpet fitters and floor layers lay floor coverings in homes, and commercial premises like shops, bars, restaurants and offices. They work with a variety of materials including carpeting, floor tiles, cork and wood.
Their job is extremely varied, working at different locations and with a lot of different customers. Each job depends on the size and shape of the rooms and the type of floor covering required, but most involve:
· measuring up floor space and estimating how much material they will need
· drawing up a plan that makes the most efficient use of materials
· clearing the work area of furniture and sometimes removing doors
· removing old carpet or flooring
· preparing the floor surface by cleaning, levelling and sealing with compound if required
· cutting and fitting underlay if used
· fixing flooring materials by one of several methods, such as stretching over spiked grippers, stitching, taping, heat-sealing or gluing
· spraying the floor covering with a protective coating,
· putting furniture back into place and re-hanging the doors where necessary.
You will have to demonstrate competent performance in the workplace although you may attend college to "top-up" or practice elements of your trade.
Assessment is mainly by practical demonstration of skills in the workplace. You will need to keep a portfolio of evidence as you work towards your qualification.
Contents
Learning Style
Workplace Learning
Assessment Method
Portfolio Assessment
Enrolment Method
At anytime of the year through the Workplace Training and Assessment unit.
NVQ Level 2 Floor Covering