Certificate III in Flooring Technology

Carpenter sketching out a design onto a piece of wood.
Ready to lay down a new career in flooring?

With this qualification, you’ll be job ready for a range of careers including sander and polisher, floor finisher or carpet layer for residential or commercial buildings.

This course provides general flooring skills but also allows you to specialise in an area of your choice such as timber, carpet or concrete. You'll learn about using and applying different kinds of floor covering materials; handling hazardous substances; reading plans and specifications; measuring and calculating; and costing flooring materials.

Depending on the units you choose, you can also learn about applying moisture barriers; and assessing installation sites.

Apprenticeship or Traineeship
School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
Industry: Building and Construction
National course code: MSF30822 | WA State ID: BIY1

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To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Join the flooring technology sector of the furnishing industry

Get the skills and knowledge required to perform flooring technology tasks. You will learn to install floors and flooring materials in commercial or residential settings.

The Certificate III in Flooring Technology is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.


The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.