Floorlayers Training Center
The floorlayers training center’s sole purpose is to provide technical and hands-on training for apprentices registered in the Red Seal Floorcovering Installer program. We also provide advanced training and certification classes for journeypersons.
inclusivity
The Floorlayers Training Center is dedicated to the advancement of male and female tradespeople of all ages in the floor covering industry.
Starting a Career
Registering in the Floorcovering Installer apprenticeship program is the first step to position yourself in a career – not just a job – in the floor covering industry
installer training
The apprenticeship program provides floor covering installer training and will teach you how to install carpet, resilient, and hardwood floors.
floorlayers training course calendar
Training Schedule
Check out our calendar for the next opportunity to take our courses.
- Level 1 Training Course
- Level 2 Training Course
- Level 3 Training Course
Floor Covering
Apprenticeship Courses
Level 1 Training Dates
January 9 to February 13, 2026
The level one floor covering apprenticeship class provides technical training for the following content: safe work practices, standard occupational skills, math and print reading, carpet installation, and resilient flooring.
level 1 - course content
APPLY SAFE WORK PRACTICES
- Use Shop and Site Safety Practice
- Apply Personal Safety Practices
- Follow Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS) Regulations
- Use Fire Safety Procedures
- Follow Electrical Safety Procedures
USE STANDARD FLOOR COVERING SKILLS
- Describe the Floor Covering Installer Trade
- Handle Materials
- Perform Moisture and Alkalinity Tests
- Prepare Subfloors
- Install Wood Underlayment
- Select and Use Adhesives
- Match Patterns
- Supervise Work
USE MATH AND BLUEPRINT READING SKILLS
- Use Trade Related Math Skills
INSTALL CARPET
- Describe Carpet Materials
- Describe Carpet Cushions
- Use Carpet Installation Tools
- Use Applicable Carpet Installation Standards
- Layout Carpet
- Install Carpet by Conventional Method
- Finish Carpet Seams
- Install Carpet by Glue-down Method
- Install Carpet by Double Bond Method
- Install Carpet Transitions, Trims and Bases
- Install Carpet on Stairs
- Repair Carpet
INSTALL RESILIENT FLOORS
- Describe Resilient Flooring Materials
- Install Resilient Sheet Goods
- Install Resilient Wall Base
Level 2 Training Dates
February 23 to March 27, 2026
The level two floor covering apprenticeship class provides technical training for the following content: basic and advanced layout, standard occupational skills, math and print reading, and installing various resilient flooring.
level 2 - course content
USE STANDARD FLOOR COVERING SKILLS
- Perform Moisture and Alkalinity Tests
- Prepare Subfloors
USE MATH AND BLUEPRINT READING SKILLS
- Use Trade Related Math Skills
INSTALL RESILIENT FLOORS
- Install Resilient Sheet Goods
- Install Resilient Wall Base
- Complete Seams in Resilient Sheet Goods
- Repair Resilient Floors
- Layout for Resilient Tile
- Install Resilient Tile
Level 3 Training Dates
Not currently scheduled.
The level three floor covering apprenticeship class provides training at the advanced levels for the following content: standard occupational skills, math and print reading, carpet, resilient, hardwood, and laminate flooring. Upon successful completion of the class, apprentices write the Red Seal interprovincial exam.
level 3 - course content
USE STANDARD FLOOR COVERING SKILLS
- Prepare Subfloors
- Supervise Work
USE MATH AND BLUEPRINT READING SKILLS
- Read Blueprints and Specifications
- Plan and Estimate Projects
INSTALL CARPET
- Install Carpet by Glue-down Method
- Repair Carpet
- Describe Hand Binding of Carpet Edges
- Describe the Installation of Artificial Turf
INSTALL RESILIENT FLOORS
- Complete Seams in Resilient Sheet Goods
- Install Resilient Material on Stairs
- Install Flash Coving
- Install Rubber Sheet and Tile
- Install Specialty Resilient Product
INSTALL WOOD AND LAMINATE FLOORING
- Describe the Installation of Barriers and Cushions
- Describe the Installation of Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
- Describe the Repair of Prefinished Wood and Laminate Flooring
floorlayers training
APPRENTICESHIPS
When you embark on a floor covering apprenticeship, we proudly provide relevant information from supporting associations and programs pertaining to the floor covering industry. Visit the recommended resource on the floorlayers training page for valuable tools to help you in your future endeavors as a flooring installer.
Floorcovering Professionals
International Standards & Training Alliance
Visit the recommended INSTALL resource for valuable tools to help you in your future endeavors as a flooring installer.
SkilledTradesBC
Floorlayers install, repair, and replace finishing surfaces such as carpet, hardwood, laminate and cork flooring, linoleum, vinyl, and other types of floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Floorcovering Installer is a nationally designated trade under the interprovincial Red Seal program.
BCCWITT
BC Centre for Women in the Trades
The Floorlayers Training Center is run through a partnership of tradespeople and industry and labour representatives. We are committed to removing barriers faced by equity seeking people, including Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTIAQ+ people, and women, to increase their participation in the trades and promote healthier environments in workplaces and training institutions.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is one of North America’s largest building trades unions, with over a half-million members. With pride in our more than 140-year history, we lead the way in floorlayers training, educating, and representing the next generation of skilled construction professionals.
CCW
Canadian Construction Women
We exist to attract and retain women in the industry. Construction is one field that is actively recruiting women. Through the efforts of government, industry, and organizations like the Canadian Construction Women, there is a commitment to increasing women’s representation in the field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about floorlayers training? Read our FAQ below or contact us to get your question answered.
Three years total with three levels of technical training.
Five weeks each year for a total of 15 weeks
The Red Seal is recognized as the interprovincial standard of excellence in the skilled trades.
The Red Seal exam is taken at the end of the level 3 training class.
The training is held at the Floorlayers Training Center in Delta, B.C.
You may be eligible to collect employment insurance under the apprenticeship program.
You need a sponsor to be designated in a regulated Red Seal trade.
Your employer can be a sponsor.
PPE stands for personal protective equipment and is generally required in the trades. This can include steel toe boots, safety vest, hard hat, eye protection, knee pads, hearing protection, and gloves.
want to take floorlayers training?
Please call 778-404-1954 or email apprenticesbcyk@ubcja.ca to register.
