Floor Coverer, AAS [FLOOR-AAS, 60 Total Credits]

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Floor Coverers Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Floor Coverers Associate of Applied Science Degree if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Floor Coverer with the Floor Coverers Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable floor covering tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of floor covering work.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise with floor covering Installations.

General Education Requirements (33 Credits)

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (8 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (6 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Special Program Requirements (30 Credits)

^{Any FLCV journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above FLCV apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

FLCV 100B - Introduction to the Union and Construction Trade
and FLCV 111B - Introduction to the Flooring Trade
and FLCV 121B - Floor Installation Process
and FLCV 131B - Carpet Installation Process
and FLCV 141B - Special Floors and Finishes
and FLCV 200B - Math for Floor Coverers
and FLCV 211B - Drawings (Blueprints) for Floor Coverers
and FLCV 221B - Safety Awareness
and FLCV 231B - Leadership
and IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems