Summary Floor Covering Mechanic near Cranbrook (BC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a floor covering mechanic. The following information is applicable to all Floor covering installers (NOC 73113).
Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Description
Floor covering installers install carpet, wood, linoleum, vinyl and other resilient floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. They are employed by construction companies, floor-covering contractors and carpet outlets, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
Not available
Median wage in British Columbia
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in British Columbia
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Jobs
37 jobs
advertised in British Columbia
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Skills
- Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
- Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
- Prepare flooring plans and scheduling
- Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors
- Prepare tenders and quotations
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