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Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Dalton, GA
The Flooring Installation Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in the principles and practices of installing resilient, hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring. The program gives an overview of the flooring installation industry and prepares students for employment in a variety of installation positions within the field. Learning opportunities in the program introduce, develop and […]
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program (Under Construction Management Program)- Atlanta, GA
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CTEF- FULL FOUNDATIONS 100-LEVEL COURSE: 101-INTRO, 102-FINISHING, 103-ADV FINISHING- PENDLETON, SC
The 100 Level Foundations Series is a one-week program for Apprentices and Finishers. It covers in-depth the components of year one for a ceramic tile tradesperson and includes the following three components. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on the exact information he or she may need in a shorter amount of […]
$1219.00
CTEF- 101- INTRO TO CERAMIC TILE/CTEF FACILITY- PENDLETON, SC
Foundations 100-Level Introduction to Ceramic Tile: History and Overview of the Trade. 1 day/8 hour course.
$319.00
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CTEF 102-103 CERAMIC TILE FINISHING; ADVANCED FINISHING/CTEF FACILITY- PENDLETON, SC
Part I of the 102-103 Series: Foundations 100-Level Ceramic Tile Finishing: Grouting, Cleaning, and Membranes. Advanced Finishing: Troweling, Measuring, Cutting, and Repairing. Time: 102: Ceramic Tile Finishing- 2 days/16 hours
$519.00
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CTEF 102-103 CERAMIC TILE FINISHING; ADVANCED FINISHING/CTEF FACILITY- PENDLETON, SC
Part II of the 102-103 Series: Foundations 100-Level Ceramic Tile Finishing: Grouting, Cleaning, and Membranes. Advanced Finishing: Troweling, Measuring, Cutting, and Repairing. Time: 103: Advanced Finishing- 2 days/8 hours
$519.00
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Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Dalton, GA
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program (Under Construction Management Program)- Atlanta, GA
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Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Waterloo, IA
The Flooring Installation Technician apprentice program provides instruction in the principles and practices of installing resilient, hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring. The program gives an overview of the flooring installation industry and prepares students for employment in a variety of installation positions within the field. Learning opportunities in the program introduce, develop and reinforce the […]
$1,800
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NWFA Intermediate Installation and CP Testing – San Jose, CA
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 8:00 AM - Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:00 PM PST Galleher LLC 1741 Junction Ave. San Jose, CA 95112 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 solid and […]
$849.00
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Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Dalton, GA
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program (Under Construction Management Program)- Atlanta, GA
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Waterloo, IA
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AFT – Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation
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; […]
$2500.00
AFT – Phase 2: Basic Installation
Part-2 of Hands-on Classroom Training is following a minimum of 4-weeks of on-the-job training in the field. Here students will get a more in-depth training of the installation of Residential Carpet and LVP. Students will perform hands-on installation techniques for Carpet installation such as: Carpet lay-out Figuring your fills Estimating material quantities Seam Cutting techniques. […]
$2500.00
AFT – Phase 3: Carpet & LVP
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
CTEF- 201- INSTALLATION BIG PIX/CTEF FACILITY- EGG HARBOR, NJ
Practical 200-Level Installation Big Picture: Accurate from prep to finish. 1 day/8 hour course.
$429.00
CTEF 200 LEVEL FULL PRACTICAL TRAINING SERIES – EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ
The 200 Level Practical Training Series offers the next step in the tile installation professional’s career and prepares them for the Certified Tile Installer test while focusing on the skills needed to be successful in the field as a full-time installer during years 1-3. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on […]
$1529.00
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CTEF 202-203 ATTENTION TO DETAIL; WHERE DID TIME GO? / CTEF FACILITY- EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ
Practical 200-Level Attention to Detail (Two days, 16 hours) covers Layout and How to be Precise with a broad view of construction math and geometry and a close look at how to use that for accuracy in every aspect of the tile assembly. Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
$629.00
NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Nashville, TN
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, February 16, 2024 5:00 PM CST Bona US 1830 Air Lane Drive Nashville, TN 37210 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 on […]
$849.00
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9 events,
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9 events,
CTEF 202-203 ATTENTION TO DETAIL; WHERE DID TIME GO? / CTEF FACILITY- EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ
Practical 200-Level: Part two of the series. Where Did the Time Go? (Two days, 16 hours) is an essential study of productivity and Techniques to Make You More Efficient, important qualities for the installer looking to be well organized by using time wisely. $629 Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
$629.00
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Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Dalton, GA
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program (Under Construction Management Program)- Atlanta, GA
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Waterloo, IA
AFT – Phase 1: Introduction to Floor Covering Installation
AFT – Phase 2: Basic Installation
AFT – Phase 3: Carpet & LVP
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CFI -1-Week Intro to LVP – JENISON, MI
The CFI one-week residential resilient course, for luxury vinyl plank (LVP), is designed for individuals interested in beginning their career in floor covering installation or for an installation professional looking to add a new skill set to their repertoire. Certificate of completion will be issued for those who successfully complete the course. |
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NWFA Basic Installation and Sand & Finish Combination Hand-On Training – St. Louis, MO
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
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Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Dalton, GA
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program (Under Construction Management Program)- Atlanta, GA
Basic Floor Covering Installation Program – Waterloo, IA
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6 events,
CTEF- 201- INSTALLATION BIG PIX/CTEF FACILITY- PENDLETON, SC
Practical 200-Level Installation Big Picture: Accurate from prep to finish. 1 day/8 hour course.
$429.00
CTEF 200 LEVEL FULL PRACTICAL TRAINING SERIES – PENDLETON, SC
The 200 Level Practical Training Series offers the next step in the tile installation professional’s career and prepares them for the Certified Tile Installer test while focusing on the skills needed to be successful in the field as a full-time installer during years 1-3. Dividing the content into focused studies will allow the student to focus on […]
$1529.00
CFI -1-Week Intro to Residential Carpet Training – Denver, CO
The CFI one-week residential carpet course is designed for individuals interested in beginning their career in floor covering installation or for an installation professional looking to add a new skill set to their repertoire. This course is the first week of the respective five-week program and is considered an introductory overview of carpet installation in […] |
7 events,
CTEF 202-203 ATTENTION TO DETAIL; WHERE DID TIME GO? / CTEF FACILITY- PENDLETON, SC
Practical 200-Level Attention to Detail (Two days, 16 hours) covers Layout and How to be Precise with a broad view of construction math and geometry and a close look at how to use that for accuracy in every aspect of the tile assembly. Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
$629.00
NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish and CP Testing – Waco, TX
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:00 AM - Friday, March 1, 2024 5:00 PM CST PALLMANN - a brand of Uzin Utz Group 7601 Mars Dr. Waco, TX 76712 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 […]
$849.00
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7 events,
CTEF 202-203 ATTENTION TO DETAIL; WHERE DID TIME GO? / CTEF FACILITY- PENDLETON, SC
Practical 200-Level: Part two of the series. Where Did the Time Go? (Two days, 16 hours) is an essential study of productivity and Techniques to Make You More Efficient, important qualities for the installer looking to be well organized by using time wisely. $629 Time: 202: 2 day/16 hour course.
$629.00
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