Training & Events

Check out what’s happening at ATFA

ATFA training and events are designed to meet the needs of flooring contractors, sales persons and managers, so if you or your team are looking to brush up on industry skills, options with ATFA have never been better. Choose from one of our courses, online training seminars, workshops or catch up with industry peers at a social event or get the latest information at one of the many trade events held nationally. Check out the latest ATFA Activity Guide.

Courses

ATFA courses offer participants the opportunity to up skill and add to their credentials. The premier training course the New Techniques Program – Install and Finish is available along with the Advanced Course, and the very popular Assessing Timber Floor Performance runs regularly and is available in most capital cities.

Assessing Timber Floor Performance

The Assessing Timber Floor Performance course successfully adapted from and replaces the ATFA Floor Inspector Course is a two day course designed for those who want to get to the bottom of things. This two day course will not only provide you with a sound understanding of the behaviour of different flooring products, but importantly the practicalities of taking measurements correctly and then correctly interpreting what they mean.

Included in the course is a series of case studies that will provide practical ‘know how’ on taking measurements, using and understanding measurement equipment (including timber and concrete moisture measurement) and also how to assess the likes of sub-floors, whether this be joists, particleboard or a concrete slab.

The course is ideally suited to technical and sales personnel, insurance assessors, regulatory agencies, installers of solid, engineered bamboo and laminate flooring, manufacturers, flooring suppliers, sanders and finishers, and floor inspectors irrespective of whether you have been in the industry for a short period or for some time.

The benefits of attending ATFA courses are numerous, but don’t just take our word for it:

‘Your course has revolutionised the way we will run our business. I also now have the confidence to know I can really minimise errors.’

John Welsh
Owner
WELSH’S PTY LTD

‘I just want to comment on how professionally the New Techniques Course was conducted. The knowledge and skills the instructors imparted to all who attended will be invaluable. I am very thankful I attended the course as I am already using some of these new techniques. I would recommend the course to anyone who is interested in improving their own skills base.’ 

Richard Evans
Owner
CLASSIC FLOOR SANDING 

Online Training

ATFA webinars are a great way to learn new skills and build on existing ones. No more hassle of having to down tools or drive across town. Find out why sub floor preparation is important and also

Social Events

Looking to relax and unwind? Golf days are always loads of fun with ATFA. Currently scheduled for Queensland, Victoria < and Western Australia. ATFA golf days include 18 holes, lunch and dinner and prizes. With two golf days to choose from be quick as registrations will fill fast. So grab some friends and colleagues, form a team and head for the course.

State Expos

ATFA State Expos in WA and QLD support our major Flooring and Finishes with ATFA expo which is rotated between Melbourne and Sydney approximately every 18 months. State Expos provide grass roots events at the local level, ensuring contractors in particular are easily able to attend. Each event may also attract builders and architects. A day of exhibiting by 24 manufacturers and suppliers – 24 booths to visit. The events also include guest speakers and a demo stage, the State Floor of the Year Award and an informal local dinner.

Trade Events

Inspiring and informative trade events are held in most States. They include the latest information on industry products, demonstrations and industry speakers. It’s a chance to learn a new skill, catch up on the latest industry news and have a drink with your peers. ATFA trade events are  by State Standing Committees who are the local network. Find out when the next trade event is in your State.

Workshops

ATFA one and two day as well as half-day workshops are designed to give you a good understanding of a topic, without taking too much time out from your day job.

Assessing Timber Floor Coating Performance

This year new content has been added to Assessing Timber Floor Coating Performance one day workshop. When working with timber floors we find that many from the industry are requested to assess client concerns. It may be the manufacturer, flooring supplier, installer or sander and polisher who is called in to look at the flooring concern. 

This workshop will assist in providing the necessary skills, as well as considering ways to approach customers. The workshop gives participants the opportunity to share and discuss experiences, and just as importantly listen and learn from the experiences of others, plus provides fundamental information on the characteristics and performance of various flooring products; solid, bamboo, engineered.

The course is ideally suited to technical and sales personnel, insurance assessors, regulatory agencies, installers of solid, engineered bamboo and laminate flooring, manufacturers, flooring suppliers, sanders and finishers, floor inspectors. Irrespective of whether you have been in the industry for a short period or for some time, this workshop has vital information.

Testing Moisture in Timber and Concrete

And for the first time ATFA are offering the informative ½ day Testing Moisture in Timber and Concrete in Launceston and the ACT. Designed to take the guess work out and inform you of best practice in this area.

The course is ideally suited to technical and sales personnel, insurance assessors, regulatory agencies, installers of solid, engineered bamboo and laminate flooring, manufacturers, flooring suppliers, sanders and finishers, floor inspectors. Irrespective of whether you have been in the industry for a short period or for some time, this workshop has vital information.

Read why ATFA workshops can benefit you:

‘By investing continuously in training for our people we ensure we can continue to deliver technical assistance to our customers and keep them at the forefront of industry knowledge. A key partner in achieving this is the ATFA. Their courses are always informative, very practical and generally enable us to pin point areas where we want to develop the knowledge of our people. I recommend to anyone in the industry to commit to attending ATFA training sessions regularly to stay ahead of the game, understand best practice and develop their own knowledge base to gain a competitive advantage in the market place.’

Leon Travis
National Sales Manager – Hardwoods
BORAL TIMBER