questions on college course - Tile Advice

[bezzuk]

hi all, I'm new to the forum.
I am 17 years old and recently just finished a level 2 diploma in mechanical engineering. About half way through the course I knew it wasn't for me as there was way more theory than what I expected, but I decided to continue with the course and got it completed. I have now set my sights on a level 2 wall and floor tiling course, which is a c-skills technical certificate, and basically I'm wanting to know where this will set me after completion. college say it will give me the skills to enter the industry at trainee level, and also that I will have to undertake an nvq when in employment. Does this trainee classification only stand if you are working for a large company doing commercial new builds etc? as a trainee will I be paid less and watched over by an experienced tiler or something? why will I need the nvq? and if I were to work for a small local company who only do domestic work will I need this nvq? and how much would it cost? sorry for all the questions, I'm just trying to work out where I will stand when I complete the course.
hope someone can clear it up for me.
cheers

 

[prceramics]

you don't need the nvq for domestic work but beware in entering this profession there is not a lot of work out there my friend good luck :8:

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome.....

 

[Andrew Case]

Welcome to the forum

 

[AMtek]

I wouldn't bother with the course, phone round and try to get a couple of weeks work experience with a tiler, offer your services for free and if they are impressed with you they might take you on as an apprentice. The pay will be rubbish and you will more than likely do nothing but mix up, wash down and watch for your first year. Stick with it, learn your trade then get the NVQ. If this sounds like too much work then you don't really want to be a tiler anyway