Hands-on training: Flooring Apprenticeships provide practical, on-the-job training that allows individuals to gain real-world experience and develop valuable skills in a specific trade or profession.

Earn while you learn: Apprenticeships typically offer a salary or stipend, allowing individuals to earn an income while receiving training. This can help offset the cost of education and living expenses.

Industry-recognized credentials: Completing an apprenticeship leads to industry-recognized certifications or qualifications, which can enhance your career prospects and demonstrate your competency to potential employers.

Job readiness: Apprenticeships focus on developing job-specific skills, making apprentices more job-ready upon completion. Employers value the practical experience gained through apprenticeships, increasing the chances of securing employment.

Networking opportunities: During an apprenticeship, you have the chance to network with professionals in your field, including mentors, trainers, and fellow flooring apprentices. Building these relationships can provide valuable connections for future job opportunities.

The Australian Apprenticeship website www.australianapprenticehips.gov.au and/or your school career advisor is a great way to find out all about what is involved in an apprenticeship.

You can also send us an expression of Interest on this website that you are seeking an apprentice with one of our employer stores (Choices Flooring/Style Floors and Interiors).

Our 165+ store locations across Australia and New Zealand – Metro and Regionally based.

A skilled workforce in the floor Coverings Industry holds the necessary qualifications to perform their job at a high quality and standard. In the contemporary workforce, skills and qualifications are a necessity to ensure high workmanship, quality outcomes, high standards, customer satisfaction and safe practices. Any Choices or style flooring stores who value productivity, efficiency, quality workmanship, loyalty and a harmonious workplace, should be investing in signing up apprentices. By doing so, you will be investing in the success of your business at many levels, whilst enjoying a positive working relationship with your staff. The benefits are as follows:

Maximise Productivity – Qualified floor coverings staff whether they be installers, sales people or store operators are experts at their job, and this means improved productivity for your store’s business. Unskilled workers on the other hand require additional training taking up valuable time, resources and capital outlay.

Problem Solving Abilities –  A skilled workforce have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, making it easier for them to overcome issues and highlight inconsistencies within your business practices. They have the confidence to do what is necessary, and the ability to solve problems as they arise instead will benefit your entire team.

Saving Money – Whilst they may be paid more than unskilled workers, a skilled workforce will save your business money in the long run. Unskilled workers are more likely to require additional training, make mistakes on the job and potentially damage customer relations. A skilled workforce has the skills and expertise to deliver a job well done and keep your customers satisfied, saving your business money.

Improved Profitability, Stronger Growth – Some businesses have a mistaken belief of ‘quantity over quality’. This is a short term strategy that does not future proof your business. A much better strategy is to employ a core team of skilled installers and staff than multiple unskilled installers, as they are far more likely to deliver the results and business outcomes you expect. As experts in their area of floor coverings, they will help to improve your businesses profitability and reputation, and you’ll be on track for stronger growth.

Positive Work Relationships – A skilled workforce improves workplace relations, as they will be able to get on with the job at hand and work harmoniously with their colleagues, your partners and alliances. This makes for a happier workplace, staff loyalty, satisfied customers, resulting in higher efficiencies and reduced workplace stress.

You will be in regular contact with your trainer/assessor during your training with monthly contacts and three on-the-job visits each year. You can email your trainer at any time and organise an online meeting to discuss your learning. In addition, you can contact the student support team for any issues relating to your learning journey.