Measures, cuts, installs and repairs soft and resilient floor coverings. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Measuring areas to be covered and consulting plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required
Preparing surfaces for covering and removing baseboard trims
Measuring, cutting and fixing underlay materials
Laying coverings, such as carpets, linoleum, parquetry blocks, cork tiles and other resilient flooring materials, over floors, matching patterns, cutting shapes around fixtures and trimming edges
Securing floor coverings and fitting edge trims in doorways
Sanding, staining and applying finishing coatings to timber floors
May install wall, ceiling, counter and bench coverings
Alternative Titles
• Carpet Layer
• Parquetry Layer
Assessment Documents
Trade qualification
Employment evidence
Portfolio (if required)
Passport
English test
Check TRA website for current requirements.
Floor Finisher (ANZSCO 332111) | Australian Occupation Guide