Floor Covering. Pre-Apprenticeship Phase 2 Training. Student Training Modules.

These 21 Student Training Modules on floor covering comprise one of nine sets of self-paced learning modules developed for Pre-Apprenticeship Phase 2 Training. (A companion instructor's guide is available separately as CE 031 565.) The modules are designed to impart trade knowledge and skills to the student. Each module contains some or all of the following: cover sheet listing module title, goals, and performance indicators; study guide/checklist with directions for module completion; introduction; vocabulary listing and defining new trade or technical terms; supplementary references; information sheet(s) providing information and graphics covering the module topic(s); self-assessment; self-assessment answers; assignment sheet(s); job sheet(s) listing materials and tools necessary to complete tasks designed to develop manipulative skill; post assessment; and post assessment answers. Topics covered in the module include resilient sheet materials and tiles; adhesives; carpet materials; padding materials; plastic laminates; surface preparation; layout; installing wall base and cutting tile; spreading adhesives; installing vinyl-asbestos tile; seaming sheet goods; installing sheet covering; installing tack strip; installing padding; cutting, trimming, and seaming carpet; using knee kicker and power stretcher; installing carpeting; measuring and cutting plastic laminate and metal trim; router and power tools; and installing plastic laminate. (YLB)