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lishylee · 03-02-2008

hi im 28 and i have done work experience and the necessary training towards an NVQ Level Two in Tiling,im looking forthe opportunity of employment, which will enable me to complete my NVQ in Tiling. im based in newcastle and im willing to work 15 days for free so employer can see how i work i have a cscs health and saftey card , was hoping someone could help

thanks dave

03-02-2008

out of my area bud.....but dont you mean 15days "cheap".....travel expenses...bacon butty.......copy of the sun and a days worth of tea..........

tilinga2z · 03-02-2008

Wish you were in my area, but really I agree with protilers whatever your standard you are worthy of being paid for your services, I wish you all the best mate.
Rick
Lawton-Cervantes Tiling Services.
07842490673

lishylee · 03-02-2008

lol thats sounds great but will do anything to get started its so hard starting a new trade with not much on the job experience need to pick up a few tips

thanks for the reply
dave

howard · 03-02-2008

just get out there & do it for yourself its all about getting experience every job is different just look on this forum for any advice thats how i did it

muffinman · 03-02-2008

if youn have got your ICA you will have no trouble finding work phone around mate and do charge for your work
GOOD luck

NKtile · 04-02-2008

I would agree, everyone has a price they deserve.

go hunting for small private jobs, homeowners at work all day, so you can go slowly and figure out any problems with out some one on top of you....

Would not like to see you give days free , and still have someone watching over you putting you under pressure. IF, and i do stress that, you choice to give it away, ensure the guy ain't going to have you mixing adhesive and dragging tiles up stairs non stop. If it works well for him, make sure it s beneficial for you both.

Good luck, you 'll have no problems with the approach ya have. At the end of the day, while you have to be good, and know what you're doing in this game, it ain t rocket science, so you can make up for what you don't know , by taking great care, attention to detail ,and patience. and voila.... you'll be a quality tiler.