Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet)

Course Code MSF30822

Apprenticeship

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 4 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Chadstone

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet) specialising in carpet installation provides comprehensive training, delivered both on and off the job, to ensure you develop the most up-to-date knowledge and skills required to become a professional floor covering installer.

Career Opportunities

  • Carpet layer
  • Floor finisher

Pathway to further studies

  • CPC40120 Cert IV in Building and Construction
  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Studying the Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet) at Holmesglen

Study at Holmesglen and gain practical skills, strong support, and guidance from experienced teachers. With over 15 years of expertise in flooring technology training, Holmesglen offers hands-on learning in industry-standard facilities. You’ll master the installation of carpets, underlays, and carpet tiles while preparing for work in domestic and commercial settings, including renovation projects. Our dedicated trainers ensure you’re job-ready, combining practical experience with the knowledge needed to excel in your trade.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.<p>As this is an apprenticeship, you must have a training agreement with a registered employer from a relevant industry.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review. These will assist with determining suitability to the course, verify the training plan and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

The program is structured over 21 hours of training per week across a total of 26 block training sessions over three years.<p>In Year One, focus is on foundational core units, which emphasise navigating safety requirements, developing effective communication skills and learning to work collaboratively within a team. Then progressing to more hands-on activities with assessing the condition of existing flooring, safely removing old materials and preparing surfaces for new installations. <p>In Year Two, the course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired during the first year, with a focus on measuring, costing and planning for jobs, followed by practical activities such as installing hard and soft carpet underlays and unpatterned tufted carpets.<p>In Year Three, focus is on laying carpet in more complex flooring installations, such as stairs and carpet tiles, gaining more specialised skills and knowledge required to prepare, cut, lay out and fasten carpet to floor coverings and overcome problematic issues with installations.
Unit code Unit name
MSMWHS200 Work safely
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents
MSFFL3106 Establish and maintain safe flooring installation work areas
MSFFL3102 Receive and prepare flooring materials
MSFFL3107 Assess flooring installation sites
MSFFL2034 Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications
MSFFL2032 Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors
MSFFL3052 Plan and cost flooring technology work
Unit code Unit name
MSFFL2031 Remove existing floor coverings
MSFFL2033 Install hard underlays
MSFFL3103 Install soft carpet underlay and grippers
MSFFL3104 Install unpatterned tufted carpet
MSFFL3110 Install adhesive-fixed carpet
MSFFL2045 Coarse sand timber flooring
MSFFL3112 Install patterned carpet
MSFFL3109 Install carpet tiles
MSFFL3113 Install carpet on complex stairs
MSFFL3114 Install resilient tiles and planks
MSFFL3055 Respond to complaints about flooring installations
MSFFL3105 Install laminate and hybrid vinyl flooring

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Apprenticeship

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

After completing your apprenticeship, you will receive the MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet)

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship $3,511
Concession $703
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
General Services Fee $70 Per Semester
General Services Fee (Concession) $35 Per Semester

The General Services Fee (GSF) at Holmesglen is a mandatory annual fee applicable to all students enrolled in Certificate I through Advanced Diploma courses. This fee supports various student services such as counselling, welfare support, and learning assistance provided by our dedicated student support and wellbeing teams. For more details on the GSF and its specific allocations, please visit the <a title=" General Services Fee page" href="/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/General-Services-Fee.html">General Services Fee (GSF) page</a>.

Additional Course Cost

Apprentices will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when undertaking practical activities. The personal protective equipment and course materials students will be required to supply are: <br>Safety boots (steel capped, ankle height) <br>Work pants and shirt <br>Safety glasses <br>Safety gloves (when handling building materials) <br>Dust respirator to P2/P3 standard <br>Fold-out ruler Notebook, HB Pencil, blue or black pen, eraser <br>BYO Device-Laptop $400 <br>The total cost of these items is between $650 - $750 <br>If additional safety equipment is required, it will be supplied by the Institute.

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

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