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

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Projected Job Growth

-9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Career Cluster(s)

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Projected Job Growth

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Most Common Education Level

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Most Common Education Level

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Projected Job Growth

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Most Common Education Level

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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