Flooring Installation Technician (FI41) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Stant-Alone Certificate)
Program Description:
The Cabinetmaking Assembly Technician program prepares individuals for employment as cabinetmaking assemblers and installers. Program completer are trained in the use of hand and power tools, cabinet design and layout, wood joints and fastening methods, and cutting cabinet components.
Entrance date: Each semester
Program admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores:
| ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION- | Reading | 224 | ACCUPLACER- | Sentence Skills |
60 |
| Writing | 236 | Reading Comprehension | 55 | ||
| Arithmetic | 229 | Arithmetic | 34 |
High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.
Credits required for graduation: 12
Albany Technical College is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Applied Science Degrees, Associate of Science in Nursing Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Albany Technical College.
| Courses 12 credits | 12 |
|---|---|
| CARP 1400Carpeting Installation
This course introduces students to the flooring installation industry and covers the skills needed to perform carpet installations. Topics covered include carpet installation tools, proper use of tools, installation of tack strips and cushions, measuring and estimating, identifying, cutting, and seaming of various types of carpet materials. |
3 |
| CARP 1405Resilient Flooring Installation
This course introduces students to the types of flooring and installation procedures used in the resilient flooring processes. Topics covered include resilient flooring types, moisture identification, cutting, adhesives and grout, dead zone and floating floors, and measuring and estimating. This course also teaches and allows for OSHA 10 certification of students. |
3 |
| CARP 1410Hardwood Flooring Installation
Provides instruction in the principles and practices of hardwood flooring installation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of nail, glue, and floating installation. A modeled real world lab environment is utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques. |
3 |
| CARP 1415Tile Flooring Installation
Provides instruction in the principles and practices of tile flooring installation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of safety, tools, substrate prep, layout, tile cutting, mortar and grout application. A modeled real world lab environment is utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques. |
3 |
Faculty
NCCER Carpentry Chair/Instructor
Carlton
Up one level
Programs of Study
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