AustralianCourses
Career pathway

Floor Finisher

OSCA 361131·ANZSCO 332111

Employed

8,600

Part-time share

30.9%

Female share

3%

Median age

40 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Floor Finisher is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Flooring Technology.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Floor Finisher. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Floor Finisher. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Measures, cuts, installs and repairs carpet, timber, vinyl or resin floor coverings, or polishes concrete floors.

What they typically do

  • Measures, cuts and trims flooring materials to fit the dimensions of the area to be covered
  • Prepares the subfloor by cleaning, leveling and repairing any imperfections
  • Uses appropriate tools and equipment to lay carpet, timber or vinyl flooring, spread resin or polish concrete flooring
  • Applies adhesives, nails or other fasteners to ensure secure flooring installation
  • Repairs or replaces damaged or worn flooring materials

Where they work

Construction

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Floor Finisher.