How to Become a Floorcovering Installer in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Floorcovering installer is a voluntary trade in Ontario. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Because this trade is non-compulsory, this certificate does not have to be renewed, and the information of individuals practicing this trade will not appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register.”
From skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/floor-covering-installer, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 7 steps
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 6 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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The applicant applies for an apprenticeship program in the trade.
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The apprentice completes 5,400 hours of practical on-the-job work experience as part of the 6,000 apprenticeship hours.
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“has set the hours of apprenticeship training for the trade Floor Covering Installer at 6,000 (approximately three and a half years), which consists of 5,400 hours on the job work experience and 600 hours of in-school training”
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“A Floor Covering Installer apprenticeship includes two levels of theoretical training”
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As the apprentice demonstrates the required skills, the sponsor or trainer signs the relevant sections of the training standard.
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“the apprentice’s sponsor or trainer signs the relevant sections of the training standard to indicate that the apprentice has met the individual training objectives”
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After completing the apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues the apprentice a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
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“Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
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The applicant passes the certifying exam for the trade.
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“This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
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After passing the certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario issues the applicant a Certificate of Qualification.
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“When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/floor-covering-installer
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
7 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 3 steps without a listed fee
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The applicant reviews the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follows the application instructions.
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“Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”
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Because the application is not available through the portal, the applicant must use the PDF application form and email or mail it to Skilled Trades Ontario.
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“You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
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Once the application is approved, the applicant is issued an Ontario Certificate of Qualification and can then use the portal to update information or pay fees.
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“Once your application is approved and you are issued a Certificate of Qualification, you may then use the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal to update your information, pay fees or initiate other applications.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 6 done
- 6 steps without a listed fee
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The applicant reviews the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to confirm they meet the skills and experience requirements.
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“Review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience requirements.”
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The applicant gathers all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without it will delay the assessment.
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“Collect all supporting documentation before applying. If you apply without attaching all supporting documents, it will cause a delay and you will be required to submit the documents before the assessment can begin.”
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The applicant creates a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.
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“Create a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
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In the portal the applicant selects Individual, creates a new application, chooses Trade Equivalency Assessment and submits it.
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“Then, when prompted, select Individual, create a New application and select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit your application.”
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If the Trade Equivalency Assessment determines the applicant can challenge the certifying exam, they pass it.
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“The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade.”
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After passing the exam, the applicant pays a fee and is issued a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.
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“If successful in the exam, you would pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification in that trade.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Experience
Apprenticeship training for the trade is set at 6,000 hours, consisting of 5,400 hours of on-the-job work experience and 600 hours of in-school training.
Source
“has set the hours of apprenticeship training for the trade Floor Covering Installer at 6,000 (approximately three and a half years), which consists of 5,400 hours on the job work experience and 600 hours of in-school training”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/floor-covering-installer
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
A holder of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory can apply using the PDF Canadian certificate holder application, and once the application is approved they are issued an Ontario Certificate of Qualification; the page does not mention retaking the certifying exam or a competence assessment. Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Review guide and form
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“Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portalEmail or mail application
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“You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portalReceive certificate
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“Once your application is approved and you are issued a Certificate of Qualification, you may then use the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal to update your information, pay fees or initiate other applications.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Exams
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certifying exam
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“This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
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in-school exemption test
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“If the apprentice has successfully completed an in-school exemption test, the apprentice must submit a copy of their results letter to be eligible for an exemption from the corresponding level of in-school training.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
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| Ontario | $17.60 | $26.00 | $35.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $17.00 | $26.00 | $43.00 | — |
Floorcovering installers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba 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
- Floor Covering Installer - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/floor-covering-installer · fetched October 10, 2026
- Skilled Trades Ontario Portal - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal · fetched October 10, 2026
- Trade reports FAQ - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Current apprentices - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a floorcovering installer in Ontario?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Ontario. Certification is managed by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Which exams are required?
certifying exam, in-school exemption test.
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