Flooring Apprenticeships typically take 2-3 years to complete and the job prospects are very good.
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\n\nApprenticeships are managed through the BCITO and the qualifications are NZQA recognised. PLUS! Unlike most other trades, you don't need to buy lots of tools to get started.
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\n\nThe job is very satisfying because customers love their new floors. Your workmanship makes them very proud of their homes. A hard working contractor with happy customers can earn $100,000+
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\n\nA lot of your learning will be on the job, hands on learning as an apprentice. You will also need to attend block courses for your assessment.
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\n\nAt the end of your study you will be qualified in a job that is well paid. You will have lots of career opportunities like starting your own crew and taking on your own apprentices, or even owning your very own Flooring Xtra store.
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\n\nFlooring Xtra stores throughout the country have installation teams with apprentices.
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\n\nGet in touch with us to get matched to an employer to start your apprenticeship.
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\nI didnt know much about the trade before I got into it. I got offered a bit of work experience with a contract layer and never looked back. I'm glad I didn't either as this trade can take you anywhere, and you'll always need a floor layer. Also you get paid to learn.
\nThis trade gives you a good variety of work and you're not stuck doing the exact same thing day in day out like some other trades. Whether it be laying a house of carpet, laying vinyl, hard wood floors, tiles, laminate or floor preparation, there is variety. Every product is different so you're doing something different everyday and it doesn't get boring.
\nFlooring is a finishing trade so you're the last tradie in the job. When your done and stand back to look at the completed space, it makes the house look 10 times better and it's satisfying.
\nAlso you don't just do houses, there is commercial work from schools, hospitals, airports, new shops, and the list goes on. So you get to travel a bit and see the country side as well.
\nHaving a trade under your belt is the best thing you can do I think. And flooring is one good one to have. There are good opportunities for the future like running my own installation team.
\nIf you dont mind a bit of hard work and love a challenge have a look into the flooring trade.
FLOOR LAYING APPRENTICE, WAIKATO
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\n\nContact Us at Flooring Xtra to sign up for your apprenticeship.
\n\nWe will match you with a flooring installer who can train you and get you qualified.
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\n\nThere are no foundation courses or subjects that you need to have taken at school to become a floor layer.
\n\nYou will need to be a hard worker, be physically fit and most of all have a good attitude.
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