We take great pride in what we do - not only in crafting exceptional hardwood floors but also in nurturing and empowering our talented team. A successful career in the hardwood flooring industry is built on a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience. The Artisan Certified Professional program provides exclusive training on a straightforward career path.

The Artisan Certified Professional (ACP) apprenticeship program is one of four like it in the country and the first in Texas to offer this type of hands-on training. The program commits to providing a well-rounded curriculum based on personal improvement, business and technological knowledge, and additional high-level flooring industry training.

Offering the employee and company a much less structured approach based on goals and personal pursuits. Employees can grow from apprentice to journeyman in 3+ years - depending on their personal goals.

To chat about APC and opportunities for you in the program

“I’ve gained an incredible education, and Artisan has fulfilled everything they said they would do. We’re all working toward the same goal and achieving it, together.”
— James Cantu, ACP Apprentice

Artisan Certified Professional Program

Introduction

A. Introduction to learning tools

  • Work Hands: the application that tracks on-the-job training hours

  • NWFA University: web-based learning platform provides classroom training

  • Basic internet and training on provided Chromebook

  • Osha 10-hour training

B. First 30-days

  • Registration with U.S. DOL

  • Signed apprentice agreement

On-the-Job Training Totaling 6000 hours (commensurate with experience)

A. One apprentice per qualified mechanic on site

B. Hours are tracked by category

  • Installation

  • Site Finishing

  • Subfloor and Concrete

  • Maintenance

  • Plant Finishing

  • Safety

C. Evaluation and approval of OJT overseen by NWFA-trained supervisor

Online Learning  Totaling 480 classroom hours

A. NWFA University

  • Over 120 classes to take in individual skills

  • Sales and business education component

  • Accredited trade and technical education

B. Will include in-person, hands-on learning events

C. Progress through three competency levels: Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Craftsman

Evaluation

  • All schooling accompanied by testing

  • Monthly evaluation by NWFA-trained supervisor

  • Increased compensation in six-month intervals based on progress

  • Upon completion, DOL and NWFA, and Artisan certificates issued

Educational Partnerships

A. NWFA

  • Basic installation 3-day school

  • Basic sand and finish 3-day school

  • Intermediate installation 3-day school

  • Intermediate sand and finish school 

B. Artisan

  • At least 40 hours of in-house training in the plant, maintenance, and woodshop

  • All CEU education courses

C. Bona certified craftsman

D. Mapei Training

E. Osha - 10 and 30-hour training

F. Other

  • Any additional machine licensing

  • Mold remediation classes

  • Sales training

Continuing Education Upon completion of the ACP program, continuing education will be provided to progress from the journeyman to the master level.