Hi All (newbie)

[Ryan]

hi all, currently looking to get my break into the tiling trade. Am currently a cab driver and work as dried up, so a complete change of career.. looking at various courses and hoping to achieve NVQ in wall and floor tiling, also calling up various tilers around the local areas looking for work.. Any advise would be much appreciated.
Currently in Essex (Romford)
Thanks All
Ryan

 

[Dan]

Welcome aboard Ryan. It isn't easy to get into a trade these days but persistence pays off.

If you can find a tiler that will let you labour for them, then the on-site experience will pay dividends. But you will need to gain a NVQ if you plan to work on site for any length of time I believe.

Have a read through the courses forum. And ask any questions you have.

 

[Ian]

Welcome along to TF

 

[Old Mod]

Hey Ryan,
Welcome along.

 

[Qwerty]

Welcome

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome....

 

[Dave]

Hi and welcome , you won't get a NVQ on a short course , it will just be a credit award.

 

[J Sid]

Welcome Ryan,
You might find if you do a course in painting and decorating or carpentry you will have no problem getting tiling work.
That what seems to be happening up my end of the county.
I wish you all the best whichever route you choose

 

[Dougs Third Go]

welcome Ryan, good luck.

 

[Ryan]

Would I best apply for a labourers CSCS card.. To work on site @Dan is that the blue card?
I have phoned over 30 local tilers, and after much frustration I am helping a tiler on a private job Monday. Any advise would be good! Il let you know how I get on

 

[J Sid]

Advice.....
Never stand around with nothing to do.
Anticipate his needs.
Clean up.
Load out
Mix adhesive
Get clean water
Be there when needed

Do not disappear for *** breaks....

But above all ask questions and enjoy the experience.

 

[Dan]

Can't really beat the above advice. Not sure on CSCS cards I've never had one :-(

Have a search around the forum there's quite a bit about that.

 

[rj1884]

Welcome. Been tiling a few years now and the advice you'll get on here is priceless, it's helped loads.

 

[White Room]

Advice.....
Never stand around with nothing to do.
Anticipate his needs.
Clean up.
Load out
Mix adhesive
Get clean water
Be there when needed

Do not disappear for *** breaks....

But above all ask questions and enjoy the experience.

Leave the mobile phone alone as well