Carpet installer, Kaiwhakatakoto whāriki
Also known as
- Carpet layer, floor covering installer, carpet installer, carpet installer apprentice, carpeter, carpet layer apprentice
Carpet installers lay, replace or repair carpet and underlay on floors.
2:14 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$52K to $86K
Most common
$121K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Carpet installers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work long and irregular hours
- usually work in homes and commercial buildings that are being built or renovated and may travel locally
- may work in dusty and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs
- measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
- prepare surfaces for finishing
- cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials
- mark reference points on construction materials
- install carpet or flooring
- smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools
- plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs
- review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- measure work site dimensions
You need to do an apprenticeship to become a carpet installer and experience may be useful.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Flooring Installation (Level 4) or similar
You may need
- a driver licence
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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