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With a growing need for flooring installation and a low number of skilled flooring craftsmen, there’s no better time to start a career in flooring.

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AFT – Phase 3: Carpet & LVP

Advanced Flooring Technology

Part-3 of Hands-on Classroom Training is following a minimum of 8 weeks of on-the-job training in the field as well as completion of Part-1 and Part-2 of hands-on classroom Training. In this final phase of training students will get even more in-depth training on the Installation of Carpet and LVP. Students will continue refining many […]

$2500.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Kansas City, KS

RW Supply & Design - Kansas City 9108 Bond St, Overland Park, KS, United States

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, July 19, 2024 5:00 PM CST RW Supply & Design - Kansas City 9108 Bond St Overland Park, KS 66214 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School. Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of […]

$849.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Tukwila, WA

Pro Flooring LLC- Tukwila 344 Upland Dr, Tukwila, WA, United States

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, July 19, 2024 5:00 PM PST Pro Flooring LLC - Tukwila 344 Upland Dr Tukwila, WA 98188 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School. Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, analysis of […]

$849.00

AFT – Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation, Phase 2: Basic Installation, Phase 3: Carpet & LVP- Nashville, TN

Advanced Flooring Technology

This initial 2-week course is designed to fast track an individual from being a burden slowing down installer production to being a great assistant to any installation team. Students will learn to properly identify and properly use tools for Carpet, wood and LVP installation. They will perform hands-on installation techniques for carpet installation such as; […]

$2450.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – York, PA

Derr Flooring Co. - York 3405 Board Rd, York, PA, United States

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, August 30, 2024 5:00 PM EST Derr Flooring Co. - York 3405 Board Rd York, PA 17406 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School. Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, analysis of […]

$849.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – St. Louis, MO

NWFA 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – Denver, CO

Denver Hardwood Co. Denver 1150 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, September 13, 2024 5:00 PM CST Denver Hardwood Co. - Denver 1150 E 58th Ave Denver, CO 80216 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of installation experience OR attendance at Basic Installation School. Course Description: This 3-day course includes in depth training on jobsite preparation, layout, understanding the science of wood, analysis […]

$849.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish – Delta, B.C., Canada

Carpenters International Training Center 580 Ebury Place, Delta, BC, Canada

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, September 13, 2024 5:00 PM PST Carpenters International Training Center 580 Ebury Place Delta, BC V3M 6M8 Course Prerequisites: None Course Description: A 4-day introductory level course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. This course provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining […]

$899.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Oakland, CA (Bilingual)

National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program Dallas, TX, United States

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Charlotte, NC

Bona US- Charlotte 8227 Arrowridge Blvd Suite E, Charlotte, NC, United States

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, September 20, 2024 5:00 PM EST Bona US 8227 Arrowridge Blvd Suite E Charlotte, NC 28273 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of Sand & Finish experience OR attendance at Basic Sand & Finish School Course Description: A 3-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring experience. Includes in-depth training […]

$849.00

NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – Boston, MA

Prerequisites: No experience necessary. A 4-day introductory level hands-on training course for anyone who is new to the wood flooring industry. Provides a broad overview of the wood flooring industry by combining the Basic Install with the Basic Sand & Finish courses. The curriculum includes a history of wood floors, understanding wood, an intro to […]

$899.00

NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Wadesboro, NC

Loba-Wakol 2732 US Highway 74 W, Wadesboro, NC, United States

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, October 11, 2024 5:00 PM EST Loba-Wakol LLC 2732 US Highway 74 W Wadesboro, NC 28170 Course Prerequisites: 1 year of Sand & Finish experience OR attendance at Basic Sand & Finish School Course Description: A 3-day in-person intermediate level course for those with wood flooring experience. Includes in-depth training […]

$849.00