1. Demonstrate the characteristic s of a professional in the occupation.
2. Participate in union-related activities.

1. Locate occupational information using blueprints.
2. Answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials at the jobsite.

1. Don (put on), doff (remove), inspect, and maintain the proper PPE that should be worn during floorcovering including, but not limited to: Head Face Eyes Ears Hands Body Feet Respiratory
2. Perform a job analysis for safe working conditions: Attend pre-job safety meetings Adhere to site specific safety rules and federal regulations Observe Vessel Entry/Confined Space regulations Read and interpret MSDS Establish and maintain a safe working perimeter
3. Safely demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of floorcovering tools including, but not limited to: Basic Tools Fastening Tools Scribers Cutting Tools Hand Saws Straight Edges Trowel Spreaders Power Tools
4. Maintain clean work areas (housekeeping).
5. Store, handle, and transport tools, equipment and materials properly (including forklift operation).
6. Identify the locations of First Aid and Fire Equipment.

1. Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional Floor Coverer, including: Exhibit suitable appearance and personal hygiene. Exhibit proper attitude and behavior on the job site, including private residences and other occupied buildings. Deal with difficult customers in a professional and courteous manner. Interpret written and verbal instructions. Recognize the importance of cooperation and interaction with related trades on a job site.

1. Recognize the different types of substrates in the floor installation process.
2. Conduct a moisture test on a given substrate.
3. Prepare substrate depending on grade level and type of flooring materials to be installed.
4. Identify substrate defects and describe how to resolve them.
5. Demonstrate the methods of cleaning, priming, patching, and leveling substrates.
6. Inspect substrates and recognize conditions that will impact final flooring product installation.
7. Demonstrate proper sanding, scraping, sweeping, and filling procedures to receive any type of flooring.
8. Observe manufacturer's HVAC recommendation for installation area.

1. Recognize the problems a Floor Coverer may encounter with the different types of floors used in the floorcovering industry, including: On Grade or Below Grade Concrete Floors Suspended Concrete Floors Magnesite Floors Floors with Asphaltic Underlayment or Lightweight Aggregate Wood Floors Nonporous Surfaces
2. Differentiate between the different types of resilient floorcoverings.
3. Recognize the advantages of resilient floorcoverings.
4. Differentiate between the different types hardwood floors.
5. Determine the appropriate type of trim to use when resilient floorcoverings are a different thickness.
6. Properly install the appropriate trim product.
7. Demonstrate the proper procedure(s) for applying the appropriate adhesive, primers, and sealers.
8. Provide adequate ventilation when using adhesives, primers, and sealers.
9. Perform the proper procedure for installing the appropriate underlayment for a given floor installation.
10. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques for installing a floor system over concrete.
11. Safely use the various types of basic hand tools, special hand tools, cutting tools, miscellaneous tools, and power tools.

1. Demonstrate the measuring procedures to determine the required amount of materials needed for installation of all types of resilient flooring.
2. Demonstrate the layout and installation procedures to properly install manufacturer's material.
3. Demonstrate installation techniques for various types of resilient flooring including but not limited to safety flooring, roto vinyl, linoleum, rubber, cork, VCT, PVC, sheet vinyl, and vinyl conductive.
4. Select and safely use the appropriate tools to install resilient floorcoverings.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of adhesive and substrate compatibility.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of proper trowel notch sizes as recommended by product manufacturers.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of proper cutting, fitting and seaming for various resilient flooring methods including pattern scribing (self- coving).
8. Demonstrate knowledge of proper installation and fitting of top-set cove base.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of proper job completion skills.
10. Observe manufacturer's HVAC recommendations for installation area.
11. Demonstrate heat welding techniques and skills.
12. Demonstrate techniques and skills for proper repair and replacement procedures.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of proper job completion skills.
14. Successfully complete the requirements for industry recognized manufacturer training and certifications, such as Forbo, Armstrong, Ardex Henry, Shaw, Mohawk, Tarkett, Nora Rubber, etc.

1. Demonstrate the measuring procedures to determine the required amount of materials needed for installation.
2. Demonstrate the layout and installation procedures to properly install manufacturer's materials.
3. Demonstrate installation techniques for various types of laminated and hardwood flooring.
4. Select and safely use the appropriate tools to install laminated and hardwood floorcoverings.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of adhesive and substrate compatibility including underlayment for floating floors.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of proper trowel notch sizes as recommended by product manufacturers.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of proper cutting and fitting for various hardwoods and laminate flooring.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of proper installation and fitting of trim and wood base.
9. Observe manufacturer's HVAC recommendations for installation area.
10. Demonstrate techniques and skills for proper repair and replacement procedures.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of proper job completion skills.
12. Successfully complete the requirements for industry recognized manufacturer training and certifications (Forbo, Armstrong, Ardex Henry, Shaw, Mohawk, Tarkett, Nora Rubber, etc).

1. Select and safely use the appropriate tools on carpet and synthetic turf.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of adhesive and substrate compatibility for glue down carpet, padding for conventional carpet and turf substrates.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of proper trowel notch sizes as recommended by product manufacturers.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of proper cutting and fitting for various types of carpet and turf flooring.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of proper installation and fitting of trim.
6. Properly handle and store carpet in manner that prevents damage and distortion.
7. Consult the manufacturer for specific installation requirements and warranty conditions as they pertain to pile direction and pattern matching.
8. Refer to carpet manufacturer guidelines prior to installation.
9. Observe manufacturer's recommendations for seaming carpet edges.
10. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for double-glue-down, stretch, modular and pre-applied adhesive systems peel and stick installation.
11. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in pattern alignment and installation proficiencies.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of proper job completion skills.
13. Demonstrate techniques and skills for proper repair and replacement procedures.
14. Successfully complete the requirements for industry recognized manufacturer training and certifications (Forbo, Armstrong, Ardex Henry, Shaw, Mohawk, Tarkett, Nora Rubber, etc).

Identify the historical reasons for unionization. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the labor movement in the U.S. Describe the union structure and its activities. Explain how unions promote the occupation and serve its members Understand the union’s impact on economic issues, corporation, productivity, and distribution of wealth. Identify and explain the most significant labor laws of the 1900s. Analyze the impact the labor movement has had on social and political reform. Evaluate the IUPAT’s role in the labor movement from 1887 to the Present.

Investigate the current state of the union’s market share. Discuss the personal rewards and consequences associated with the union’s market share. Describe successful strategies for unions to regain a market share in the construction industry. Identify and describe what the union provides on an ongoing basis to its members and affiliates. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the end users, contractors, union, and rank and file. Articulate the value that the union provides its members and affiliates. Describe the impact the IUPAT’s Top Workplace Performance (TWP) program has on shaping attitudes and performance. Discuss the generational changes in rank and file attitudes and behaviors.

Describe sustainability and the social, environmental, and economic impact. Identify the benefits of sustainability. Explain the purpose of sustainability in commercial and residential buildings. Identify professional ‘green’ organizations. Identify elements of sustainability. Explain the importance of green practices. Define green bid specifications. Identify and interpret a green specification in a project manual. Source and cost out green products. Create a bid incorporating green products and practices. Describe the elements involved with sustainable sites. Describe water efficiency practices. Determine energy and atmospheric requirements. Identify and describe effective materials and resources. Discuss indoor environmental quality standards. Discuss the ‘green’ innovation and design process. Identify and discuss the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – New Construction (LEED-NC) Process.

Define sexual harassment. Identify the law sexual harassment violates. Identify characteristics of quid pro quo sexual harassment. Identify characteristics of hostile environment sexual harassment. Cite factors that contribute to the determination of whether behavior is sexual harassment. Explain legal and other consequences of sexual harassment. Identify effects of sexual harassment. Identify costs associated with sexual harassment. Discuss employer liability in harassment Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist (ICLAS) cases. Identify United States Supreme Court Landmark ICLAS cases.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator. Use a standard ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator. Convert decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals. Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Explain what the metric system is and how it is important in the construction industry. Recognize and use metric units of length, weight, volume, and temperature. Recognize some of the basic shapes used in the construction industry and apply basic geometry to measure them.

Describe the components of a computer system. Define microcomputer hardware in terms of its functions: input, output, processing, and storage. Describe how peripheral devices are connected to a microcomputer. Identify types of software and their functions and describe the difference between system software and application software. Navigate and use the Windows XP environment to open and use applications, manage documents, and identify and maintain resources. Access and navigate the World Wide Web to find information. Create, format, and edit documents using Microsoft® Word. Create, revise, and enhance business presentations using Microsoft® PowerPoint. Create, revise, and enhance spreadsheets using Microsoft® Excel.

Define blueprint and blueprint reading. Define plans and specifications. Describe how plans and specifications are prepared. Describe the purpose and importance of a set of plans. Identify and define various parts of a set of plans. Identify the various views of a drawing that are included in a set of plans and their relationship to each other. Identify and define material symbols, abbreviations, and lines used in drawings. Define the meaning of scale. Use fractional rule to calculate measurements. Explain how an architect’s scale is used to measure lines. Use the architect’s scale to determine the actual length of a scaled line. Recognize, locate, and determine missing dimensions. Describe proper handling procedures for plans and drawings.

Explain the idea of a safety culture and its importance in the construction fields. Identify causes of accidents and the impact of accident costs. Explain the role of OSHA in jobsite safety. Locate OSHA Standards references applicable to specific hazardous conditions and practices. Recognize the aspects of 1926 Subpart C (General Safety and Health Provisions). State the purpose of the OSHA Act and list the functions of OSHA. List the OSHA inspection priorities and describe the inspection process. Describe the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under the OSHA Act. Recognize hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques. Explain fall protection, ladder, stair, and scaffold procedures and requirements. Identify struck-by hazards and demonstrate safe working procedures and requirements. Identify caught-in-between hazards and demonstrate safe working procedures and requirements. Define safe work procedures to use around electrical hazards. Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate PPE. Explain the importance of hazard communications (Haz Com) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). Identify other construction hazards on your jobsite, including hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.

Demonstrate how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care. Demonstrate how to check an unconscious person for life-threatening and non-life-threatening conditions. Demonstrate how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a person. Demonstrate how to care for a person who is not breathing and/or chocking. Describe when and how to use an AED.

Describe ergonomics and its importance in the workplace. Describe the benefits of implementing an ergonomic program. Identify and describe ergonomic related injuries and related musculoskeletal disorders that can occur in an office setting. Identify and describe ergonomic related injuries and related musculoskeletal disorders that can occur in a construction workplace. Recognize and describe risk factors that can cause musculoskeletal disorders or related injuries. Describe healthy ergonomics in an office setting. Describe healthy ergonomics in a construction workplace. Demonstrate proper stretching techniques. Identify employee and employer rights and responsibilities.

Describe how the respiratory system works. Identify the different types of respirators and their purposes. Demonstrate the proper fit, inspection, cleaning, disinfection, and storage of respirators. Summarize how the human respiratory system works. Identify respiratory hazards and describe how they affect the respiratory system. Identify work activities that can create airborne hazards. Demonstrate how to perform proper negative and positive fit-checks. Demonstrate proper inspection of respirators. Demonstrate safe cleaning, disinfection, and storage procedures for respirators.

Explain his/her roles and responsibilities as a Lead Abatement worker. Recall and describe basics facts in the history of lead and Lead Abatement. Identify and describe the health effects of lead exposure and protection against lead exposure and poisoning. Describe and demonstrate safe work practices when working with or around lead. Describe general work safety and health hazards. Identify and describe the federal, state and local regulations for Lead Abatement workers. Explain and demonstrate the pre-abatement set up and containment procedures for residential buildings. Recognize and describe residential lead-based paint hazards and control factors. Describe and explain interior dust abatement procedures, clean-up and final clearance inspections. Describe and explain the procedures for soil and exterior dust abatement with waste disposal. Explain and demonstrate the pre-abatement set up and containment procedures for industrial buildings. Recognize and describe industrial lead-based paint hazards and control factors. Describe and demonstrate lead safe work practices in compliance with the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule.

Recognize and identify some of the basic hand tools and their proper uses in the construction industry. Visually inspect hand tools to determine if they are safe to use. Safely use hand tools. Identify power tools commonly used in the construction industry. Demonstrate and describe all general safety rules for power tools and follow them. Explain the importance of using guards during the operation of power tools. Explain the importance of using a properly rated extension cord. Demonstrate and describe how to properly ground a power tool. Explain how to maintain power tools properly.

Interpret information and instructions presented in both verbal and written form. Communicate effectively in on-the-job situations using verbal and written skills. Communicate effectively on-the-job using electronic communication devices.

Describe the role of the foreman. State the key role of the foreman in maintaining safety rules and regulations. Describe how to establish and maintain good relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals. Describe productive motivational techniques. Explain the importance of properly performing personnel functions in accordance with the union agreement and company policies. Explain the importance of developing and using effective communications skills. Describe the proper planning and organizational skills needed to successfully complete a job. Describe the “leadership” qualities needed to be an effective foreman.

Achieve predicted and desired results in the execution of projects through implementation of consistent methodologies. Advance the skill level and knowledge of IUPAT Project Managers. Emphasize the depth and breadth of roles and responsibilities that a Project Manager may be relied upon to manage, to contribute to, or to perform.

Define the role of the supervisor. Define the scope and importance of verbal communication. Refine written communication skills. Describe various job site personnel issues. Identify the supervisor’s role in safety. Manage and estimate the cost of tools and materials. Describe the importance of leadership in effective supervision.

Recognize the important areas of OSHA in general terms. Identify the Safety Regulations as they apply to safe work practices in the floorcovering trade with emphasis on: Identification of safety hazards (unsafe conditions) Proper handling of materials, including hazardous Maintenance and safe operation of tools PPE Describe the precautions that must be followed when using flammable liquids and adhesives. Explain what a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is, its purpose and limitation. Describe the role of employer, supplier, and worker in the education of workers. Outline emergency procedures and how to obtain assistance for injured workers. Describe the proper technique (ergonomics) for lifting and transporting floorcovering materials.

Identify and explain the basic terminology used in the floorcovering trade. Identify the historical events of the modern floorcovering trade. Describe the working conditions of the floorcovering trade. Identify the career options and advancement opportunities in the floorcovering trade. Differentiate between the various materials used in the floorcovering trade, including resilient, carpet, laminate, hardwood, moldings, adhesives, and underlay. Describe custody, care, and maintenance, of tools and equipment.

Identify the different types of substrates. Define grade level and explain its importance in floorcovering. Identify the types of moisture issues on various substrates and explain why moisture tests are made on substrates. Determine how to prepare new concrete floors before installing floorcoverings. Define curing and parting compounds and explain their uses. Determine the use of a primer in the floorcovering installation process. Identify the minimum clearance for ventilated suspended concrete floors. Identify the minimum drying time for new concrete. Explain the importance of underlayments in floorcovering installation process. List and identify the types of board underlayments (hardboard, plywood, and particle board). Explain the issues with installing new floorcovering over existing floorcovering. Describe the methods to re-do an existing coved floor. Determine the coarseness used for sanding strip wood floors. Describe the hazards of removing existing floors.

Identify and describe the characteristics of the different types of resilient floorcovering, including: Linoleum Homogenous PVC Sheet Vinyl Inlaid Sheet Vinyl Rotovinyl Cushioned Sheet Vinyl Resilient Tile (soft tile) Asphalt Tile Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Cork Tile Rubber Tile Identify the different types of safety flooring and where it is appropriate to install them. Identify the three distinct layers in all laminate flooring (surface, core, backing). Identify the different types of hardwood floors, including: Solid Engineered Parquet Floating Longstrip Exotic Handscraped Name the three classifications of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control flooring. Identify the different types of carpet including backings, surface fibers, and their properties (wool, nylon, acrylics, polypropylene, polyester, recycled, synthetic turf). Identify and describe the various types of trim products used in the floorcovering industry, including: Cap Moldings Cove rim (cove metal trim) Transitional Metal Finish Metal Cove Base Fittings Binder Bar Stair Noisings Identify the various types of adhesives used in the floorcovering industry, including: Water-Soluble Paste Asphalt-based Adhesives Epoxy Cements Adhesives for Sheet Vinyl (multipurpose adhesives, acrylic latex adhesives, and perimeter floor adhesives) Adhesives for Vinyl Composition Tile (thin spread, contact cement, cove base cement, pressure sensitive cement) Eco-friendly Explain the significance of Primers and Sealers when applying adhesives. Identify and describe the different types of underlayments and their properties that are commonly used in the floorcovering industry, including: Plywood Hardboard Lining Felt Composition Felt Concrete Identify and describe the basic hand tools used in the floorcovering industry, including: (adjustable wrenches, awls, broad knives, chalk lines, chisels, duster brushes, files, hammers, knives, nail sets, pliers, push brooms, saws, screwdrivers, steel squares, tapes, tin snips/aviation shears, trowels, etc.) Identify and describe the special hand tools used in the floorcovering industry, including: Fastening Tools (spot nailers, power nailers, hammer staples, brad pusher, special hammers, electric tacker, etc.) Scribers (divider type scriber, underscriber, hinged scriber, bar scriber, outside corner scriber, pin vise, etc.) Cutting Tools (linoleum knife, hook knife, rubber cove base cutter, tile cutter, metal miters, miter boxes, etc.) Miscellaneous Special Tools (straightedges, base shoe lifters, scrapers, rollers, trowels & spreaders, torches & heat guns, moving equipment, tile scooter, knee kicker, power stretcher, etc.) Identify and describe the power tools used in the floorcovering industry, including: sander, strippers, buffers, drills, circular saws, vacuum cleaners, air compressors, hot metal glue guns, wood routers, special routers, soldering guns, hot air welders, heat blow guns, air sled, hot melt seaming iron, etc.

Identify and describe the characteristics of the different types of resilient floorcovering, including: Linoleum Homogenous PVC Sheet Vinyl Inlaid Sheet Vinyl Rotovinyl Cushioned Sheet Vinyl Resilient Tile (soft tile) Asphalt Tile Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Cork Tile Rubber Tile Explain the advantages and limitations of using resilient floorcoverings. Identify the appropriate tools to use to install resilient floorcoverings.

Identify the three distinct layers in all laminate flooring, including: Surface Core Backing Identify the different types of hardwood floors, including: Solid Engineered Parquet Floating Longstrip Exotic Handscraped Name the three classifications of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control flooring. Explain the advantages and limitations of using laminate and hardwood floorcoverings. Identify the appropriate tools to install laminate and hardwood flooring.

Identify the different types of carpet including backings, surface fibers, and their properties (wool, nylon, acrylics, polypropylene, polyester, recycled, synthetic turf). Identify the factors which contributed to the growth of the carpet industry. Identify the impact the invention of tufted carpet had on the industry. Identify which unit of measurement the total weight of carpet is measured in. Explain the advantages and limitations of using carpet and synthetic turf. Identify the appropriate tools to install carpet and synthetic turf.