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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Timber and Composite Flooring (Level 4) with strands in Bonded Installation, and Fine Floor Sand And Finishes
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 140
Subject Area
  • Architecture and Building » Building » Building not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
This purpose of this qualification is to provide the flooring sector with graduates capable of installing bonded timber and composite flooring or performing fine sand and finishes to timber floors.

Graduates will be able to work unsupervised and perform to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in a timber and composite flooring environment.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply knowledge of relevant legislation, industry standards, and workplace procedures to all aspects of timber and composite flooring installation or fine floor sanding and finishing.
- Operate to and maintain the required standards of a commercially competent tradesperson.
- Develop and maintain ongoing learning and emerging work practices specific to the timber and composite flooring or fine floor sand and finishes trades.
- Provide leadership for people working in the timber and composite flooring and fine floor sand and finishes environment.
- Handle, store and dispose of timber and composite flooring or fine floor sand and finishing products and materials to meet manufacturer specifications.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, suppliers and other trades to build and maintain positive working relationships.

Graduates of the Bonded Installation strand will also be able to:
- Plan and install timber and composite timber flooring using bonded method to meet manufacturer specifications.

Graduates of the Fine Floor Sand And Finishes strand will also be able to:
- Plan and carry out fine floor sanding and apply finishes to timber and composite flooring surfaces to meet manufacturer specifications.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 3) [Ref: 3845].

This qualification leads to the Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 5) with strands in Commercial Construction, Construction Related Manufacturing, Construction Related Trades, and Residential Building [Ref: 4237].
Employment pathways
Graduates of this qualification may be employed in a range of roles in the timber and composite flooring environment relating to the installation of timber or composite floors or performing fine floor sands and finishes and may progress on to more senior roles in the flooring installation industry such as supervisor or manager or business owner.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
None.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4300
Status Current
Created November 2020
Next Review December 2024
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