The aim of the NICF was to promote excellence within the field of carpet fitting, understanding and awareness of the British Standards Code of Practice for the installation of textile floor coverings, and to provide assurance of quality of workmanship to the public.
It offers its members and relevant industry organisations a range of benefits, products and services which will progressively enable a relevant, self-financing organisation to attract the majority of qualified, highly skilled carpet and floorlayers in the United Kingdom to its membership.
As a Patron Member of the NICF, Floormart offer a 10% discount on our Flooring Tools range exclusively to members of the NICF. For more information, visit us on the NICF Directory.
Visit their website for more information https://nicfltd.org.uk/
Co-founded by the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and the National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers (NICF) to provide specialist training for the floorcovering industry, FITA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation — by industry, for industry. They have two specialist training centres at Loughborough and Kirkcaldy with fully equipped practical and lecture areas.
As a member of FITA, we are committed to supporting the flooring industry through the support of training courses and centres that further the skills and education of the flooring industry.
Visit their website for more information https://fita.co.uk/
Founded in 2011, Construction and Plant Assessments Ltd is an accredited training provider, delivering apprenticeship training and education to the Flooring and Construction sectors. In addition CPA deliver NVQ on-site assessments and training for plant operations and also CPCS and NPORS qualifications.
Through our sponsorship of CP Assessments we support the development of future floor fitters through the quality apprenticeship training and education programs that CP Assessments provide.
Visit their website for more information https://constructionandplantassessments.co.uk/
Recofloor is a collection and recycling service for commercial waste vinyl flooring across the UK. Founded by flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, they provide an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional waste disposal routes, helping the flooring industry and its partners become more sustainable.
Due to our commitment toward recycling and sustainability, Floormart have been recognised and awarded with the Recofloor Bronze Award for our continuing efforts in recycling old flooring materials and off cuts.
Visit their website for more information https://www.recofloor.org/
Floortrain GB Ltd was formed in 2008 due to a chronic lack of provision available for Floorcovering Occupations. Their main focus is Apprenticeships and NVQ's in floor laying to develop the standard of the flooring community and to provide those within the trade the opportunity to be qualified and recognised at the appropriate skill level.
Supporting the development of the flooring industries future, through apprenticeships and NVQ's in floor laying, Floormart are proud to support Floortrain as they continue to develop the future of the flooring industry.
Visit their website for more information https://www.floortrain.co.uk/
MN floor training is an established floor training facility in Wolverhampton, specialising in sub floor preparation & luxury vinyl tile (LVT) floor fitting courses. The fast track courses that MN Floor Training provide are completed within 3 days and are limited to 6 fitters to ensure the highest quality of training.
The MN Floor Training floor training facility, specialising in sub floor preparation and LVT fitting courses, are actively involved with the development of the future of the flooring industry. Floormart proudly sponsor MN Floor Training and their commitment to the flooring industry.
Visit their website for more information https://www.mnfloortraining.com/
Derwentside College is a further education college based in Consett, County Durham, England. It is the major provider of vocational post-16 education and training in the former district of Derwentside. They focus on providing further education and traininjg with the aim to facilitate the improvement of knowledge, skills and qualities needed by all learners.
Alongside a variety of different courses, Derwentside College offer floor fitting courses that provide further training to future floor fitters. Floormart are a proud sponsor of Derwentside College and their efforts to further the skills of the flooring industry.
Visit their website for more information https://www.derwentside.ac.uk/
