are courses better than a good book ?

[woodie]

i started with a short 3 day course with norcros and got myself in with taylor tiles where i worked with an experienced tiler who taught me all i neede to know(nice guy Pete) the course only cost 80 quid but it was worth it just to get the job with taylors....:yes:

 

[Dan]

Nice one woodie, well done mate. I too did a BAL wall course (never found time to do the floor one). Although at the time is was free to do, as it pushed their brand whilst providing the training.

 

[Varley]

Fair enough Varley, Please accept my appologies. Maybe I did read more into your post than I should have. Just that when you expressed surprize when I said I was still learning even after 20+yrs in the Tiling Trade, your intimation seemed to suggest that tho my knowledge of the Trade was still somewhat lacking,that you, after doing a short course, could supply that knowledge. If this was not the case, then again I appologise for getting a bit steamed up.

No probs at all Brio m8 and believe me, I was not suggesting that I could supply that knowledge, there is no one on this forum soaking up more information than me as each day goes by, be it through experience on the job or by coming on this forum and there is still so much that I haven't experienced yet.

I was happy with what I got out of my five day course, it was exactly what I was looking for, however, in my opinion, the best form of training is still the apprenticeship, if only I knew at the time that tiling was what I wanted to do then that would have been the route I would have took. However at the age of 27 with a wife, mortgage and a kid, apprenticeship is not an option.

 

[GazTech]

So I think we all agree a book couldn't teach it you all, nor a tiling course. But I think you've got a much better chance getting into the trade if you do a course rather than read a book, i'd buy the book too if you enjoy reading or at least loan a couple from your local library.

I remember a bloke on Grand designs ,who read a book for each project...he built a magnificent staircase..some people are just clever both academicaly,and practically...I fall into both catagories....I know...it's a burden........Gaz

 

[Dan]

I remember a bloke on Grand designs ,who read a book for each project...he built a magnificent staircase..some people are just clever both academicaly,and practically...I fall into both catagories....I know...it's a burden........Gaz

You charmer you. :8:

 

[Shuntstick]

I remember a bloke on Grand designs ,who read a book for each project...he built a magnificent staircase..some people are just clever both academicaly,and practically...I fall into both catagories....I know...it's a burden........Gaz

Did you mean Academically?
:thinking2:

 

[Dan]

I'm just bumping some of the tiling course & tiling training related threads. Ignore them if they're not current threads for you. They will drop back off the list in a week or so, and I don't do this much.