Falcone

Am looking to go on the NETT course next month (will book dates shortly). couple of questions.

1) how much money do you reckon I'll need for tools at the end of the course?
2) any reccomendations on a good B&B?
3) any other tips? eg what type of shoes to wear (are trainers ok?) etc etc


cheers...

Fekin

1. Depends on how much they sell them for really.

Generally you can kiss goodbye to around £300 - £500 getting kitted out if you have nothing to start with, depending on quality of gear.

2. No idea, sorry.

3. I wore trainers when I did my course, but you'll always be better off with decent boots.

weesammy

about £500 should cover tools.seacrest b&b great.trainers and boots if doing stone course.course really good

Fekin

lol, yeah ware both if you can get'em to fit

ryanbrown

If your on a tight budget - you could get away with spending under £100 for your first job or two (assuming your working with ceramics) and then re-invest the money youve made in a decent (radial) tile cutter shortly after.

Falcone

Thanks folks. was lookin to spend around £400 on tools to begin with then take it from there.

Ric

just done course. Spent 400 on tools. Wore trainers. Natural stone course steel toe caps. stayed at Athol 5-7 mins walk away. good luck

Falcone

thanks aveytile ... how good is "the bible"?

geehippy

when you phone up tp book the course Tracy will give you some guest house phone numbers. I'd give you the name off the one I used but I can't remember the name. That'll be something to do with the marine, which is the pub to go to for yer tea and a little night cap....or two

daj5451

i was on course in feb and spent £400 on tools.Seacrest B&B is about a 5-10min walk to course.if doing the 5th day take steel toe cap`s or you will not be allowed to do but you will be told all this by Tracey when you book.Fantastic course.Darren and Tracey are sound.Plenty decent pub`s to help you relax after an intense day .

Toppa

Ive just completed the NETT course today.

My advice would be to book on ASAP and get your 'Bible' !

I knew very little about tiling last week but now feel confident enough to price a job and complete it. Obviously just because ive done a course does not make me a great tiler and some time served tilers might say you cant learn enough in one week but this course gives you a brilliant insight to the 'business of tiling' not just how to slap a tile on straight.

Darren's teaching style is thorough, honest and to the point, saving time and as you know in business, 'time is money'.

The set up is excellent, plenty of space to practice and the course runs in a logical order , facilities are good for lunch etc and Tracey is great support (and the biscuits are nice).

You can buy tools at the end of the course and Darren will whittle your list down to what you want to spend on essentials so your £400 will be well spent.

My only tip is to listen and remember evrything you can ! GOOD LUCK

Chris B
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GazTech

I would like to say maybe steelies are a good idea....a box of floor tiles edge on to your toes... and your off work for a few days............Gaz

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