This apprenticeship is in the process of being revised or adjusted. In the meantime, the version below remains approved for delivery. Further details of this and other apprenticeships being revised or adjusted are available in the revisions and adjustments status report.
This apprenticeship has options. This document is currently showing the following option:
Installing carpets, vinyl, linoleum and rubber or laminate and wood flooring.
This occupation is found in large and small employers in all types of buildings within a diverse range of commercial and domestic environments. Buildings may be existing or new and part of a construction site, such as residential dwellings, new build developments, education, retail, healthcare, leisure, hospitality, fit-out and industrial buildings.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to work in an efficient and safe manner to ensure a high level of customer care whether working alone or within a team. The type of installations will vary from basic to advanced, working with a diverse range of materials and designs. As one of the finishing trades, a Floorlayer will significantly contribute to the ‘look and feel’ of a building which can provide great personal satisfaction.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with colleagues, clients and associated trades e.g. plumbers, electricians, painters. They will interpret drawings and extract relevant information to complete the installation of the flooring, but be flexible, in adapting their approach and techniques when faced with unexpected site conditions.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for as a trained professional with the installation of textile products such as carpet and carpet tiles, Resilient products such as luxury vinyl tiles and planks, vinyl, linoleum, rubber (sheet or tile) or timber such as laminate and wood (engineered and solid) flooring.
This apprenticeship consists of a core and options and apprentices are required to select one option depending upon their job role. The occupations covered by this standard are:
• textile & resilient floorlayer – prepares subfloors and installs textile and resilient floorcoverings in various formats.
• wood floorlayer – prepares subfloors and installs timber flooring in various formats.
Completion of the apprenticeship will allow individuals to meet the requirements of the Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and therefore obtain a Skilled Worker card.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 30 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it.
Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 12 hours. They will ask you at least 5 questions.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 7 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised | 05/08/2024 | Not set |
| 1.1 | End-point assessment plan revised | 07/11/2023 | 04/08/2024 |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 08/11/2018 | 06/11/2023 |
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