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FITA courses are meticulously designed based on the base for a confident approach for installations
constant feedback from delegates and Training without relying on undercutting architraves and

Consultants. An example of this is that entry level skirting boards or having to fill gaps between
courses are set up to allow plenty of time to learn flooring and obstacles.
and not to rush the delegates. In some cases, this

could be the first time a delegate has tried particular The FITA Commercial Sheet Vinyl Installation 4-day
skills and the time within a controlled environment Course is a great introduction into commercial

fitting, teaching key methods in back marking,
where mistakes can be made and learnt from is key.
scribing, coving and joining that can be transferred
The FITA Carpet Installation - Basic Course is 3 from the small training bays to large commercial
days of best practice installation techniques. It areas with ease, allowing installers to be of even
covers a range of different tools and equipment so a greater value to contractors following the course.
delegate can really settle into the fitting techniques

and try a range of methods. It ends in a recap on FITA truly is 'for Industry by Industry’, developed
the last day where all the skills learnt are put into a and co-founded by both trade associations CFA
and NICF covering all textile, resilient and wood

final task.

flooring. As a not-for-profit organisation, the key
The LVT Installation – Basic Course is 3 days of driver is sector skills primarily and has been for over
hands-on activity, starting with subfloor preparation 20 years. So, if you have labour that you want to
including fabricated underlayments and smoothing turn into skilled labour or are looking to add a new
compounds. Then the delegates cover the ins and flooring type to your skill set then FITA is the perfect

outs of straight lay fitting in a range of LVT types place to go. A full course list, prices and feedback

and most importantly, fitting confidently based from delegates who have attended FITA courses are
on skill alone and essential tools only as that will included in the Training Guide but also available on
always be the best point to build from. It provides the website www.fita.co.uk.

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