47-2041.00Apprenticeship

Carpet Installers

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Construction and Extraction
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Retail Trade
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Key Tasks

  • Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
  • Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
  • Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
  • Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
  • Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
  • Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place.
  • Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
  • Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method.
  • Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
  • Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.
  • Nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of new carpet.
  • Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
  • Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place.
  • Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
  • Move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding.
  • Cut and bind material.
  • Cut and install vinyl composition tile or vinyl base.

Skills

Coordination
53%
Monitoring
53%
Mathematics
50%
Time Management
50%
Quality Control Analysis
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Speaking
47%
Social Perceptiveness
47%
Active Listening
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Complex Problem Solving
44%
Reading Comprehension
41%
Active Learning
41%
Operations Monitoring
41%
Service Orientation
41%
Instructing
38%
Operation and Control
38%
Management of Personnel Resources
38%
Learning Strategies
35%
Persuasion
35%
Equipment Selection
31%
Negotiation
31%
Troubleshooting
28%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Systems Analysis
25%
Writing
25%
Operations Analysis
25%
Repairing
22%
Equipment Maintenance
19%
Technology Design
16%
Management of Financial Resources
13%
Installation
10%
Science
0%
Programming
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
67%
Mathematics
61%
Administration and Management
60%
English Language
58%
Building and Construction
57%
Production and Processing
52%
Mechanical
49%
Education and Training
49%
Design
43%
Public Safety and Security
39%
Sales and Marketing
38%
Transportation
36%
Personnel and Human Resources
33%
Administrative
30%
Economics and Accounting
30%
Engineering and Technology
26%
Chemistry
25%
Psychology
23%
Physics
19%
Law and Government
18%
Computers and Electronics
16%
Communications and Media
14%
Foreign Language
10%
Medicine and Dentistry
10%
Telecommunications
9%
Therapy and Counseling
9%
Sociology and Anthropology
8%
Philosophy and Theology
7%
Geography
7%
Fine Arts
6%
History and Archeology
5%
Biology
3%
Food Production
2%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
66%
Extent Flexibility
66%
Trunk Strength
66%
Near Vision
63%
Static Strength
63%
Speech Recognition
56%
Visualization
56%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
56%
Manual Dexterity
56%
Stamina
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Finger Dexterity
53%
Multilimb Coordination
53%
Far Vision
50%
Deductive Reasoning
50%
Oral Comprehension
50%
Depth Perception
50%
Dynamic Strength
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Number Facility
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
47%
Mathematical Reasoning
47%
Flexibility of Closure
47%
Inductive Reasoning
47%
Control Precision
47%
Gross Body Coordination
47%
Perceptual Speed
44%
Speech Clarity
44%
Category Flexibility
44%
Gross Body Equilibrium
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Speed of Limb Movement
41%
Written Comprehension
41%
Fluency of Ideas
38%
Hearing Sensitivity
35%
Written Expression
35%
Auditory Attention
31%
Spatial Orientation
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
31%
Originality
31%
Reaction Time
28%
Memorization
28%
Peripheral Vision
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Rate Control
22%
Sound Localization
19%
Explosive Strength
19%
Night Vision
16%
Dynamic Flexibility
13%

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
90%
Handling and Moving Objects
87%
Getting Information
79%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
73%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
68%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
67%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
65%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
65%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
62%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
61%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
61%
Controlling Machines and Processes
60%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
58%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
57%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
55%
Training and Teaching Others
53%
Thinking Creatively
51%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
51%
Scheduling Work and Activities
49%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
49%
Processing Information
49%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
49%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
48%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
47%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
43%
Coaching and Developing Others
41%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
40%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
39%
Developing and Building Teams
38%
Analyzing Data or Information
37%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
35%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
34%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
33%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
33%
Documenting/Recording Information
24%
Selling or Influencing Others
23%
Assisting and Caring for Others
23%
Staffing Organizational Units
20%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
20%
Performing Administrative Activities
18%
Working with Computers
9%

Work Context

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

97%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

93%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

90%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

87%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

85%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

83%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

82%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

81%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

80%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

79%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

78%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

77%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

77%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

74%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

70%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

69%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

69%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

66%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

63%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

63%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

62%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

62%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

62%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

61%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

59%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

59%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

59%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

54%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

50%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

47%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

46%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

44%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

42%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

38%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

38%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

38%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

36%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

31%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

27%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

24%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

23%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

20%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

20%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

16%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

14%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

13%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

13%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

13%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

13%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

12%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

11%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

9%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

7%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

5%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

5%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

5%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

69%

Less than high school diploma

22%

Some college, no degree

7%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

45

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

12

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

6

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

5

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

0

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
69%
Dependability
69%
Perseverance
37%
Cautiousness
32%
Achievement Orientation
29%
Integrity
28%
Self-Confidence
23%
Stress Tolerance
23%
Self-Control
20%
Cooperation
16%
Initiative
13%
Adaptability
11%
Sincerity
4%

Work Values

Relationships
56%
Support
39%
Independence
33%
Working Conditions
31%
Achievement
17%
Recognition
17%

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