332111 Floor Finisher

Also known as Carpet Layer, Floor Sander, Timber Floor Installer, Vinyl Layer.

What this occupation involves

Measures, cuts, installs and repairs carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient resin and concrete floor coverings. Registration or licensing may be required.

  • measuring areas to be covered and consulting plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required
  • preparing surfaces for covering and removing baseboard trims
  • measuring, cutting and fixing underlay materials
  • laying coverings, such as carpets, linoleum, parquetry blocks, cork tiles and other resilient flooring materials, over floors, matching patterns, cutting shapes around fixtures and trimming edges
  • securing floor coverings and fitting edge trims in doorways
  • sanding, staining and applying finishing coatings to timber floors
  • mixing and applying resin flooring systems
  • may polish concrete floors
  • may install wall, ceiling, counter and bench coverings

Visa lists & eligible subclasses

Where this code appears on official skilled-migration lists, and the visa subclasses it currently unlocks. Each subclass code links to its Department of Home Affairs page.

Labour market — Australia

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.

Shortage National rating
By state & territory
ACT
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NSW
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NT
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QLD
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SA
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TAS
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VIC
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WA
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National rating history
No shortage Moderate Shortage
Employment projections
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