Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Timber)

Course Code MSF30822

Apprenticeship

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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 (Timber) specialising in timber 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

Floor finisher
Timber floor layer

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 (Timber) at Holmesglen

Holmesglen has been training Flooring Technology apprentices for over 15 years. Training is delivered in our specially designed facilities, with a focus on providing hands-on, practical training.Training in this stream focuses on the installation of timber, parquetry, laminate and bamboo flooring, including restoration of original timber floors.Flooring technology will see you working in both domestic and commercial sites, and on renovation projects.Holmesglen offers flooring technology apprenticeship training in four streams. Apprentices can seek overall knowledge and skills or focus solely on specialty areas: General, Carpet, Timber or Resilient.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.Training agreement with a registered employer from the flooring industry..

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and to attend a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your 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 22 block training sessions over three years.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. 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 engineered timber and direct stick timber flooring.In Year Three, focus is on more specialised techniques, such as installing mosaic and parquetry flooring and applying stains and coatings to timber flooring.

Core units

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

Elective units

Unit code	Unit name
MSFFL2031	Remove existing floor coverings
MSFFL2045	Coarse sand timber flooring
MSFFL2040	Install engineered timber flooring
MSFFL3105	Install laminate and hybrid vinyl flooring
MSFFL3055	Respond to complaints about flooring installations
MSFFL3078	Install direct stick timber flooring
MSFFL3117	Install mosaic and panel parquetry flooring
MSFFL3122	Fine sand timber floors
MSFFL3080	Install timber flooring materials to stairs
MSFFL3094	Apply stains and fillers to timber flooring
MSFFL3120	Install timber flooring on joists
MSFFL3090	Apply water-based coatings to timber 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

A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice. <a href="https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/">Visit Australian apprenticeships.gov.au >/a>for more information.

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

On completion you will receive the MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Timber)

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Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt	Cost
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship	$2,507
Concession	$502

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

Students 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: Safety boots (steel capped, ankle height) Work pants and shirt Safety glasses Safety gloves (when handling building materials) Dust respirator to P2/P3 standard Fold-out ruler Notebook, HB Pencil, blue or black pen, eraser BYO Device-Laptop $400 The total cost of these items is between $650 - $750 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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