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Flooring Installation Technician - Tile

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

IHE Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker. 460413

Description

Program Objective: Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in tile installation that will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within the field.


 Description: Basic principles and operator skills associated with the installation of tile flooring, as well as the health and safety training. Program curriculum is aligned with Flooring Contractors Education Foundation (FCEF) 


 Competencies to be achieved (2 credits):


Flooring Installation Technician - Tile  FLR-101(2 cr): Provides instruction in the principles and practices of tile flooring installation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of safety, tools, substrate prep, layout, tile cutting, mortar and grout application. A modeled real world lab environment is utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques.


Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):


In-state: $316.00


Out-of-state: $346.00


Tuition:




  • In-state Tuition: $ 200.00


  • Out-of-state Tuition: $ 230.00

  • Additional Fees:


  • FLR 101 Fee: $100.00


  • Technology Fee: $10 ($5 per credit hour)


  • Bus Fee: $6 ($6 per semester, Fall/Spring only)


  • Total fees: $116.00


Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):



  • No book is required for this course


 Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):



  • Tile

  • Mortar

  • Grout

  • Underlayment

  • Miscellaneous expendable tools and equipment (blades, spacers, etc)

  • Included in fees of class


 WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:


Name: Anthony Herrera, Grants and Workforce Special Programs Coordinator


Email: Anthony.Herrera@azwestern.edu


Phone number: (928) 317-6339


Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/flooring-installation-technician-tile


Additional information:



  • Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

    • Background check if employer requires it




Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college


 Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)



  • Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)


Yes or No: Yes, Developed and endorsed by the Flooring Contractors Education Foundation (FCEF) in partnership with Arizona Western College



  • Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)


Yes or No: No


Career Pathway: Other independent certifications in flooring installation techniques are available even though not “stackable”



  • Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)


Yes or No (Explain): Yes, Developed and endorsed by the Flooring Contractors Education Foundation (FCEF), so the training is accepted across the nation.



  • Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)


Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission


Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/


Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. This program has not yet been offered, there is no data.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

4

Hours

2

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Arizona Western College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

2020 S. Ave 8E, Yuma, Arizona

Local WIB

9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County

Name of Credential

Flooring Installation Technician - Tile

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

N/A

Refund Policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Higher Learning Commission

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$200.00

Other Fees

$16.00 $10Technology fee, $5 per credit hour. Bus Fee, $6 per semester.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$230.00

Registration Fee

$100.00 Course fee for FLR 101

Total In-State Program Cost

$316.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$346.00

Demand Occupation(s)

47-2042.00Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
$18.46 per hour
Required Certification: Flooring Installation Technician - Tile

Provider Status

Approved

Address

2020 S. Ave 8E, Yuma, Arizona 85365

Phone Number

(928) 317-6339

Fax Number

(928) 317-6048

Web Address

https://www.azwestern.edu/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/flooring-installation-technician-tile

Last Updated

Jun 24, 2025

Created

Jun 11, 2025

Renewal

Jun 24, 2026

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