Resilient Modular Installation Certification

About the Course

The resilient modular course is designed to further develop your skills and knowledge for successful flooring installations of click, loose-lay, and glue down resilient products. The certification course is composed of both online and in-person learning. Information will include product knowledge, terminology, adhesives, sound control, and product installation.

Students completing this course and earning certification will be able to:

  • Identify locking mechanisms on click floating floors
  • Identify proper adhesive type for the installation
  • Determine necessary layout for installation
  • Understand terminology from the resilient industry
  • Recognize general ASTM standards for resilient
  • Better understanding of how to handle underlayments and sound control
  • Better understanding of subfloor requirements for resilient
  • Successfully complete in-person skills evaluation

Required Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills:

  • NAFCT substrate and subfloor prep certification course
  • Minimum 6 months experience installing resilient flooring products

UPCOMING EVENTS

EARN TWO CERTIFICATIONS DURING NAFCT’S 3-DAY EVENT

Date: May 16, 17, and 18

Location: ARDEX Americas | 400 Ardex Park Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001

*Spanish Interpreter Onsite*

EVENT SCHEDULE

May 16 | 8am – 4:30pm
Substrate & Subfloor Prep Training | Instructed by Seth Pevarnik, ARDEX Americas

May 17 | 8am – 5pm
Resilient Modular Installation Training | Instructed by Andy McWilliams, Daniel Ortiz, and Kevin Phillips, Novalis US, LLC

May 18 | 8am – 3pm
Resilient Training Continued
Skills Evaluation and Assessment – Pass/Fail*

*In the event you fail the skills evaluation and assessment, in order to gain your certification, you will need to attend another event at a later date and pass the skills evaluation.

REGISTRATION FEES

3-Day Event – TWO Certifications

  • NAFCT member price
  • Non-members $495 for Both Certifications

Reilient Modular Installation Certifaction ONLY:

  • Member fee = $299
  • Non-member fee = $399

Substrate & Subfloor Prep Certification ONLY:

  • Member fee = $100
  • Non-member fee = $200

*Modular Resilient Installation Certification requires completion of Substrate & Subfloor Prep Course

Meet the Instructors

Seth Pevarnik, ARDEX Americas

NAFCT SUBFLOOR PREP INSTRUCTOR

Seth Pevarnik has worked for Ardex Americas in the Technical Service Department since 1991 and is currently their Director of Technical Services. He leads the ARDEXacademy training program and has presented information on moisture in concrete, proper substrate preparation, flooring adhesives and tile & stone to many industry groups. Seth is active in several industry associations and standards organizations to include ASTM, NFCA, STARNET, INSTALL, IICRC and is currently a Board Member for NAFCT and FCICA. Seth also serves as the IICRC Chair for the ISSI Certification, helped develop the newly published ANSI S220 Hard Surface Floor Covering Inspection Standard, is helping develop the ANSI S230 Standard for Professional Inspection of Flooring Subfloors and Substrates and is a voting member of the ANSI S800 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Inspection of Textile Floor Covering.

Daniel Ortiz, Lititz Flooring Company

NAFCT INSTRUCTOR | INTERPRETER & TRANSLATOR

Having come up through the proper channels, Daniel’s introduction to the flooring industry was that of a helper. Material stagging, sweeping, and the occasional adhesive application became the stepping stones in what became a long lasting career in the flooring industry. As time passed, Daniel continued to absorb and learn, steadily climbing through the “rankings” of the flooring industry from helper, mechanic, field superintendent, installation manager, eventually reaching the position of Director of Operations for a multi-million dollar commercial flooring company. As the industry continued to progress, so did Daniel’s desire to educate not only himself but those around him as well. Having participated in several industry related organizations and contributed to several industry related publications, it became clear to Daniel that his interest in the industry was tied to education. Having made the transition over to the manufacturing technical side in 2020 with Lititz Flooring, Daniel has been able to further develop and educate himself in order to provide guidance, solutions, and technical assistance to individuals seeking to further develop their understanding of the product’s he represents. He further desires to develop this commitment to the flooring industry by seeking involvement in the NAFCT organization as a bilingual (English/Spanish) translator, making the education and certifications provided by the organization available to those who are not fluent in the English language.

Andy McWilliams, Novalis US, LLC

NAFCT RESILIENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTOR

Andy spent over 25 years in the installation field installing various types of flooring eventually specializing in residential and commercial Carpet and Resilient floorcoverings. Andy holds numerous carpet, vinyl, and surface prep certifications throughout the industry. Andy switched over to technical in 2019 to become the Technical Specialist, North America for Novalis US, LLC., one of the largest manufactures of vinyl floor coverings in the world. Andy is now the Technical Manager/National Trainer, North America for Novalis US LLC. In his roll at Novalis, he works closely with research and development on new products coming into the market and provides product and installation training for installers across United States.

Kevin Phillips, Novalis US, LLC

NAFCT RESILIENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTOR

Kevin achieved the certified “Master-fitter” (installer) status at four different categories, additionally, became the only person to win every installation category of the UK, “Floor Covering Fitter of the Year” competition. Switching to technical management, Kevin is currently the Director of Technical Services for Novalis US, LLC., one of the largest manufactures of vinyl floor coverings in the world. Kevin represents Novalis at many of our industry associations including ASTM, RFCI, NAFCT and FCICA.

REGISTER TODAY

3-Day Event – TWO Certifications

  • NAFCT member price
  • Non-members $495 for Both Certifications

Reilient Modular Installation Certifaction ONLY:

  • Member fee = $299
  • Non-member fee = $399

Substrate & Subfloor Prep Certification ONLY:

  • Member fee = $100
  • Non-member fee = $200

*Modular Resilient Installation Certification requires completion of Substrate & Subfloor Prep Course

Register here for the Substrate and Subfloor Prep Certification course only.

In-person Training: May 16

With this registration, each participant will receive access to the subfloor prep online course curriculum. It is recommended participants take the online course curriculum prior to attending the in-person event.

Register for 3-Day Event

Certification for Subfloor Prep and Modular Resilient Installation

In-person Training: May 16, 17, 18

With this registration, each participant will receive access to the subfloor prep online course curriculum and modular resilient installation online course curriculum. It is recommended participants take the online course curriculum prior to attending the in-person event.

Already have your Subfloor Prep Certification?

If so, only register for Modular Resilient Installation Certification – 2-Day event

In-person Training: May 17 and 18

With this registration, each participant will receive access to the modular resilient installation online course curriculum. It is recommended participants take the online course curriculum prior to attending the in-person event.

Are you registering more than one person? If so, please utilize the group registration form.

When registering each attendee, you will be able to select if they will be attending the 3-day event, resilient installation only, or subfloor prep only.