New Zealand Certificate in Flooring Surface Preparation Level 4
As a skilled craft, it includes evaluating substrate surfaces for flooring operations, evaluating floor substrate for surface preparation operations, and completing basic flooring substrate preparation.
How long it takes
The New Zealand Certificate in Flooring Surface Preparation, Level 4 typically takes 12-24 months to complete depending on what strands you choose and for people new to the industry.
How much it costs
You can find out more about costs by referring to What it costs and how long it takes. For more information contact the team at BCITO.
What you'll learn
You'll learn the skills and gain the knowledge required by people working in flooring preparation.
This qualification covers:
Core compulsory
- evaluating substrate surfaces for flooring operations,
- evaluating floor substrate for surface preparation operations,
- completing basic flooring substrate preparation.
Electives - you must choose at least 1 of the following strands that cover what you'll be doing on-the-job:
Mechanical preparation
- Mechanically preparing complex timber and concrete flooring substrates
- Will include mechanically preparing internal and external corners and falls for wet areas.
Moisture treatment systems
- Consistently applying moisture control systems
- Application of moisture control systems
Underlayment Systems
- Applying bulk filling and self-levelling cementitious underlayment
- Prepare and install board underlayment
Note Strands not available at the moment: Concrete Polishing, Topical Coatings.
Need to know more?
For additional qualification information refer to the NZQA website or call us: 0800 422 486.
