OR-101 Orientation/Safety
OR-102 Health & Safety Certifications
FW-103 Hand & Power Tools
FW-104 Jobsite Preparation
FW-105 Hardwood Installation
FW-106 Parquet Flooring
FW-107 Engineered Floor Installation
FW-108 Borders
FW-109 Diagonal & Harringbone Patterns
FW-110 Advanced Patterns
FW-111 Inlays
FW-112 Stairs
FW-113 Sanding
FW-114 Finishing
OR-101 Orientation/Safety
This course covers industry orientation, hand tool safety, power
tool safety, and OSHA 10. OR-102 Health & Safety Certifications
This course covers Forklift, First Aid/CPR, and Welded
Frame Scaffold Erector Certifications.
FW-103 Hand & Power Tools
This course covers the introduction to the safe use of hand
and power tools used in the hardwood floor industry.
FW-104 Jobsite Preparation
Basic blueprint reading is necessary when preparing to work on the site.
Hardwood types and applications will be
discussed. Applicable math is covered.
FW-105 Hardwood Installation
This hands-on course is designed to allow the students
to install strip and plank hardwood flooring in the most
basic applications. Floor preparation, moisture content and
fastening techniques are covered.
FW-106 Parquet Flooring
This creative course allows the student to design
patterns and install parquet flooring. Basic drafting
skills will be covered. Proper fastening techniques are taught.
FW-107 Engineered Floor Installation
New products are constantly being introduced into the industry.
In this course the many types of engineered flooring
and their installation are covered.
FW-108 Borders
Borders and accents are an attractive way to dress
up an otherwise boring floor installation. In this
course the use of different colors and textures of flooring
to produce beautiful borders and accents is taught.
FW-109 Diagonal and Herringbone Floors
This course is designed to allow the students to install
flooring diagonally, the most typically used pattern in housing.
They will also learn the importance of delicate measurements when
they install flooring in the Herringbone pattern.
FW-110 Advanced Patterns
This free form class allows the students to address
the creative side of their trade. Students are encouraged
to design and build their "masterpiece".
FW-111 Inlays
Inlays are a delicate part of the floor installation process.
Building and using templates for cutting and routing inlays are
covered in this course.
FW-112 Stairs
Stairs and moldings can be quite tricky. In this course the students
will learn the proper process in covering stairs with hardwood flooring.
Nosing and transition strips are also covered.
FW-113 Sanding
Sanding is a touchy process since this is one of the most
important parts of producing a beautiful, long lasting finish.
Power sanders and scrapers are taught in this class.
FW-114 Finishing
Staining, painting and topcoats are applied in this course.
Proper health and safety is also a very important part of this class.
Floor Worker Course Descriptions