Career Details

Certified Installer and Sand & Finisher

Description

Installation and sand and finish certification with NWFACP is a two-part process, which includes both a written and a hands-on test. To be eligible, you must have two years of wood flooring installation, wood flooring sand and finish, or carpentry experience.

Certifying Organization

National Wood Flooring Association

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? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Commercial Inspector

Certifying Organization

National Wood Flooring Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Installation Manager - Flooring

Certifying Organization

FCICA

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Substrate/Subfloor Inspector

Certifying Organization

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

Type

A - Core

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