trainee position REQ or advice on courses needed please... - Tile Advice

[jwp20050]

Hi all, Just after some advice really...Here goes...

Ive been a cavity wall insulation installer for nearly 7 years now and to be honest it's got to the point now where I want to get a GOOD tiling course under my belt with the plan of starting up in business myself at the end of it. Ideally I'm willing to drop money (A sacrifice I'm willing to make for the right career) & get a job as a trainee with a Tiler but with the climate the way it is, this is proving very hard to do. So would a 4 week course be my answer and then try & get a few tiling jobs at weekends to build my client base up. saying that If anyone is willing to take on a trainee in the Essex, Braintree area I'd be over the moon. I've done my own kitchen this year in "subway style tiles" which came out really well for my first attempt & I enjoyed doing it...

looking to hear some advice from people that have been in my position..I'm only 32 so I know I'm not past it. ive fitted kitchens, flooring & can use most power tools so I know I can do it I just need some advice on the best way to go for it...

hope to hear from some people soon

thanks

Jon.

 

[Max@ableskills]

Hi Jon

For further details give our office a call on 01322280202 and speak to one of our course advisors or go onto our website www.ableskills.co.uk and request a brochure.

 

[jwp20050]

So has anyone done it the course way & succesfully started up by themselves ok?

 

[Brian the Tile]

dont want to put a dampener on it ,but if i was you i would save your money,things are pretty bad out there at the moment,very quiet on the tiling front,if you are getting a wage stick with it

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

dont want to put a dampener on it ,but if i was you i would save your money,things are pretty bad out there at the moment,very quiet on the tiling front,if you are getting a wage stick with it

Sadly I would have to agree with Brian, things are not good out there atm, but good luck.

 

[White Room]

Even for long term experianced guys some are going thru the mill at the moment....

 

[Brian the Tile]

yea and im one of them,just picking up a little but nothing to get exited about