Career Details

Certified Carpet Master Installer

Description

Hands-on advanced residential carpet installation testing. CFI Carpet C-I Certification is required prior to testing as well as a minimum of four years' installation experience.

Certifying Organization

International Certified Floor Installers

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Advanced Residential Certification

Certifying Organization

International Certified Floor Installers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Advanced Residential and Commercial Certification

Certifying Organization

International Certified Floor Installers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Installation Manager - Flooring

Certifying Organization

FCICA

Type

A - Core

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