How to Become a Floorcovering Installer in Alberta
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Floorcovering installer is a voluntary trade in Alberta. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“2-Period Apprenticeship Program Optional Certification”
From tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $130
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $130
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Apprentices must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train them.
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“Apprentices must find suitable employers who are willing to hire and train apprentices.”
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You apply to become a registered apprentice, making sure you meet the registration eligibility requirements.
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“Before you apply to become a registered apprentice, make sure you are eligible.”
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Before enrolling in your first period of classroom instruction, you must meet the entrance requirements, such as specific high school courses, an entrance exam, a GED or CAEC certificate, a recognized training program, or a recognized trade certificate.
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“You can register as an apprentice before you meet the entrance requirements. - You must meet them before you enroll in your first period classroom instruction.”
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Complete the two periods of the apprenticeship program, each including 1,500 hours of on-the-job work experience and 7 weeks of classroom instruction, with a theory exam required in each period.
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“- 2 periods (levels) - All periods: - 1500 hours work experience per period - 7 weeks classroom instruction per period - Theory exam required”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- Listed one-time fees: $130
- 1 step without a listed fee
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You submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
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You pass a practical exam that costs $130.00.
- Practical Exam: $130
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $130
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $130 | 100% |
| One-time total | $130 | 100% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 2 done
- Listed one-time fees: $130
- 1 step without a listed fee
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You complete 36 months and 4,500 hours of verifiable Floorcovering Installer work experience.
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“1. Complete 36 months and 4500 hours of verifiable Floorcovering Installer work experience.”
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You pass a practical exam that costs $130.00.
- Practical Exam: $130
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $130
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $130 | 100% |
| One-time total | $130 | 100% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Practical Exam Fees: $130
Source
“| Floorcovering Installer | $130.00 |”
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Requirements
Education
To enroll in classroom instruction as an apprentice, you must have passed English 10-2 and Math 10-3, or a GED or CAEC certificate, or pass an entrance exam.
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“- Entrance requirements: - English 10-2 and Math 10-3 - or GED/CAEC - or Entrance Exam”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029
Experience
Applicants to the Work Experience Program must complete 36 months and 4,500 hours of verifiable Floorcovering Installer work experience.
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“1. Complete 36 months and 4500 hours of verifiable Floorcovering Installer work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Applicants with a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta must submit the certificate and pass a theory exam and a practical exam to be certified. Source
“Recognized Credentials Program 1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta. 2. Pass a theory exam. 3. Pass a practical exam ($130.00).”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029
Submit recognized trade certificate
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“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029Pass a practical exam
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exams
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Theory exam
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Practical exam
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Red Seal Exam
Source
“- You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $17.00 | $25.00 | $42.31 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $17.00 | $26.00 | $43.00 | — |
Floorcovering installers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Tradesecrets - Floorcovering Installer tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/029 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Floorcovering Installer: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/floorcovering-ins... · fetched October 8, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Meet Requirements tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Trades with Practical Exams and Fees tradesecrets.alberta.ca/become-certified/trades-qualifier-programs/... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a floorcovering installer in Alberta?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
Theory exam, Practical exam, Red Seal Exam.
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