Occupational Qualification · L2
Discretionary Grant · RollingLaminate Floor Finisher
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 3
- Credits
- 141
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 117328
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 117328
- Min Credits
- 141
- Registered
- 2020-07-30
- Re-registration
- 2025-07-30
- Field
- Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction
- Sub-field
- Building Construction
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Overview & Scope
Programme Profile
- Target Designation
- Certified Laminate Floor Finisher Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Laminate Floor Finisher.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 141 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified laminate floor finisher, you can find employment opportunities in Construction, Civil Engineering, Building. Your skills will be in demand across both public and private sectors, and you may also choose to work as an independent contractor or start your own business in this field. operations under CONSTRUCTION SETA scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing CONSTRUCTION SETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾
The Laminate Floor Finisher (NQF Level 3, 141 credits) is a comprehensive Occupational Certificate that blends foundational theory with intensive practical application. Throughout your learning journey, you will develop the competencies required to operate effectively, safely, and ethically within your industry. Employers value this qualification because it signals that you are job-ready from day one.
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to restore and prepare substrates and install laminate flooring. A qualified Laminate Floor Finisher will be able to install laminate flooring.
Entry Requirements▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.
SAQA Rationale▾
The quality and cost-efficiency of flooring installation and finishing ultimately impact on the retail or rental value of the entities constructed which again has implications on the profitability of the developers who form part of the greater economic profile of the country. This qualification will equip a learner with the necessary skills and competence to operate as a Laminate Floor Finisher. A Laminate Floor Finisher operates in the construction sector and installs and ensures the integrity of the laminate flooring installation. Currently, training for Laminate Floor Finishers is based on the following two qualifications: 1. National Certificate: Floor Covering Installation (ID 49022). 2. National Certificate: Construction: Installation of Floor Coverings (ID 24296). Typical learners will be those who have completed NQF Level 1 or workers currently working in the laminate flooring installation environment and who wish to improve their qualifications. This qualification will assist them in becoming competent Laminate Floor Finishers. The benefits accruing to the learners is the acquisition of a nationally recognised qualification that will improve their knowledge, skills and competencies in the installation of the laminate flooring. Those currently employed in the flooring sector will gain recognition for the competencies they have acquired. The qualification will create improved access to other education and training opportunities in the flooring sector to function at a higher. Learners could progress Laminate Flooring Installation Supervisors. The quality of this occupational qualification is comparable with international standards and will increase employment opportunities and career mobility for Laminate Floor Finishers. The qualification will produce competent workers who will contribute to an improved skills profile in the construction sector. This qualification will serve as a national benchmark for Laminate Floor Finishers and open new market opportunities in the construction sector.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Perform an assistive role in the installation of laminate flooring.
- Install laminate flooring.
Learning Material Included
- Learner Guide (Theory and Knowledge Modules)
- Facilitator Guide
- Workplace Logbook
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Assessor Guide & Marking Memorandum
- SETA / QCTO Alignment Matrix
- Administrative & Onboarding Pack
- Implementation Plan
Moderator-Ready Curriculum Breakdown
14 modules · 141 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 642202-000-00-04-5 cr
KM-01, Safety, Health and the Environment
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-04-4 cr
KM-02, Floor Removal and Preparation of Work Area
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-04-4 cr
KM-03, Laminate Flooring
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-04-8 cr
KM-04, Site Inspection and Preparation of Work Area
NQF Level 3
- 642202-000-00-04-7 cr
KM-05, Installation of Laminate Flooring
NQF Level 3
Qualification 117328 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Laminate Floor Finisher · NQF Level 3 (141 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Audit & Compliance
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
From portfolio assembly to external sign-off — the exact route your evidence travels.
- Step 1
PoE Assembly
Learner evidence, formative records and logbook entries filed against the alignment matrix.
- Step 2
Internal Assessment
Registered assessor judges each KM/PM/WM outcome using the supplied instruments.
- Step 3
Internal Moderation
Sampling and verification of assessor decisions, with remediation loop before submission.
- Step 4
External Moderation
SETA/QCTO desktop audit and certification upload against registered credits.
Broken Standard vs i2Graduates Standard
The measurable delta between improvised material and an audit-ready suite.
Broken Standard
i2Graduates Standard
Curriculum Mapping
Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
5 KM + 5 PM + 4 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 3
Assessment Bank
Missing formative and summative assessments
Pre-validated assessment bank per module
Alignment Evidence
No alignment matrix — audit fails
CONSTRUCTION SETA alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Laminate Floor Finisher delivery
Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
Portfolio of Evidence
PoE gaps flagged in moderation
PoE templates that survive external moderation
Pricing & Delivery Tiers
Base licence from R52 050
Digital Master Suite
Editable master files, licensed to your SDP
- Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide & Assessment Suite
- Workplace logbook + alignment matrix (editable)
- Instant digital delivery under institutional licence
- Free minor corrections for 12 months
Turnkey Print & Bound Package
Printed, bound and couriered per learner
- Everything in the Digital Master Suite
- Full-colour print, wire-bound learner packs
- Per-learner PoE folders and dividers
- Nationwide courier with tracked delivery
Full Enterprise Accreditation Bundle
Assets plus accreditation support end-to-end
- Everything in the Print & Bound Package
- Bespoke QMS build mapped to your scope
- Moderation dry-run + written remediation report
- Brand & metadata integration across the suite
Complementary Services
Optional add-ons that harden your accreditation scope before an external audit.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Request QuoteModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionThe i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is checked for sequence and structural accuracy — no missing pages, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in a curriculum your facilitators will enjoy teaching.