Floorlayer wood based
Level 2 · IntermediateConstruction and the built environment 2.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Floorlayer - Wood Based apprenticeship trains you to prepare subfloors and install solid wood, engineered wood, parquet, and laminate floor coverings in residential and commercial buildings. You will develop specialist skills in moisture assessment, acclimatisation of timber, and achieving precision finishes. This standard leads to senior roles in hardwood flooring contracting, site management, or specialist wood floor restoration.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Types of wood-based floor coverings and their properties
Subfloor preparation, moisture testing, and levelling
Acclimatisation requirements for timber flooring
Installation methods - glue-down, floating, and nail/staple
Fitting techniques for solid, engineered, and parquet products
Sanding, finishing, and coating wood floors
Health, safety, and dust management on site
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Assess subfloors and carry out moisture readings
Prepare and level subfloors for wood floor installation
Acclimatise and prepare timber flooring products
Lay wood floors by gluing, floating, or nailing
Cut and fit around skirtings, doorways, and obstacles
Sand and finish floors to the required specification
Install trims, stair nosings, and transition strips
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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