FITA set up and fully supported by the CFA and NICF to provide training for the floorcovering industry. FITA has two fully equipped training centres at Loughborough in Leicestershire and Nelson in Lancashire.The instructors have all passed assessments and knowledge exams and are supported on courses by technicians with specialist knowledge from the trade.www.fita.co.uk

Floortrain offers a wide range of training packages to suit all aspects of flooring installation. Ranging from a complete beginners introduction to floorcovering occupations right through to advanced installation techniques which are endorsed by major manufacturers.Our courses and training facilities are flexible to meet individual needs and requirements and offer practical hands on training in mock room settings specifically working toward the national standards of performance criteria relating to the relevant NVQ level.www.floortrain.co.uk

The Flooring Guild exists solely to raise standards in the flooring and floorcoverings industry through the delivery of high quality training and educational programmes. Working with leading suppliers we also offer product knowledge training on carpets, rugs, wood and laminates normally at manufacturing locations.www.flooring-guild.co.uk