Floortrain

Floortrain is a specialist training provider focused on apprenticeships and vocational qualifications for the flooring industry. Established in 2008 in response to a lack of provision for floorcovering occupations, the organisation now operates from a head office and training centre in Doncaster with an additional satellite centre in Walthamstow, East London.(floortrain.co.uk) Its main focus is delivering Apprenticeships and NVQs in floor laying, helping to develop standards across the flooring community and enabling those in the trade to achieve recognised qualifications at the appropriate skill level.(floortrain.co.uk) Apprenticeship programmes are designed to expand the workforce by supporting new entrants into the industry through structured, qualification-based routes; employers and learners can access information via the dedicated Flooring Apprenticeship section.(floortrain.co.uk)(floortrain.co.uk) For existing skilled or semi-skilled floor layers, Floortrain offers Flooring NVQs aimed at helping individuals meet site requirements and CSCS guidelines, including access to Skilled Worker CSCS cards.(floortrain.co.uk)(floortrain.co.uk) The provider has used public funding streams to reduce or remove costs for eligible learners and continues to explore options for those outside current funding criteria.(floortrain.co.uk) Training is supported by one-to-one tutor guidance, off-the-job training, and an app providing manufacturer information, technical guides, health and safety resources, and practical training videos for both learners and employers.(floortrain.co.uk)