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Certificate III in Flooring Technology

This qualification trains people to install floors in homes and commercial buildings, covering carpet, timber, vinyl and resilient sheet, resin and concrete finishes.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time at TAFE NSW
How you can study
On campus or on the job
Main job
Flooring Installer
$70,200 (estimate) median pay, In demand
Taught by
7 providers
6 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Flooring Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in working with your hands
  • an eye for detail and a neat finish
  • good communication skills for clients and trades
  • the ability to plan and solve problems on site

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Flooring Installer

    Flooring installers lay the carpet, timber, laminate and vinyl that finishes a room, working from a subfloor they have usually prepared themselves.

    What else you need

    Trade entry is normally as an apprentice employed in the industry, so you need an employer and a training contract. Flooring installation is not a single licensed trade in every state, so employer and state requirements vary. Check the training provider is registered for this qualification. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.

    Median pay$70,200 (estimate)

    In demand

If you study further

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 7 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Certificate III in Flooring Technology.

  • Site assessment and measurement
  • Subfloor preparation and levelling
  • Moisture barriers and coatings
  • Laying carpet, timber and vinyl
  • Resin and concrete finishes
  • Job planning, costing and safety
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Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It suits people who want a trade level role on building sites and renovation projects. It trains you to install carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient, resin and concrete floors in homes and commercial buildings. Flooring technicians use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for their own work.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

The qualification itself has no entry requirements. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?

In some states and territories, licensing requirements may apply to installing timber floors, resin floors or polished concrete. Other licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to some units. Check local regulations for details.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.