Ok lets open a debate....fast track

[Gazzer]

While this is about the plumbing industry, I am sure it is the same situation for not only our trade but all others
Are fast-track plumbing courses just money down the drain? | Money | The Guardian

 

[charlie1]

Ok, if we isolate this to tiling...

Yes, Money down the drain if you think a 1,2,3 week course is going to make you a tiler.

 

[Andy Allen]

well, ive just read all that and im speechless....for once, sounds like nothing but a rip off, if the tiling courses are run the same then shame on them, but having said that do some people really go on these courses without first seeing what the job situation is like after....??

 

[The D]

I have just read all that and am sadend but not shocked I have been trying to highlight this problem for years. It is also of no use to these people to try and get unpaid experience as it will not cout as evidence in an assessment so is pointless.

 

[widler]

Ive had lads who have been on full time courses at collage plastering for over a year and couldn't cut a plasterboard right! How folk can go on a course and learn a trade in a few weeks is just daft.
My boss said and im sure many on here are the same, when i served over 4 years and got my paperwork, he said 'now you start learning craig' He was right, 27 years later i stil learn stuff

 

[Time's Ran Out]

As this forum has 3 such short term training providers as sponsors, it may be worth appreciating the support they have given to the site owner.
We all have views on the way our trade is portrayed to the general public and the standard of some jobs leave a lot to be desired.
However like a customer these people who pay up and sign for these courses should do their homework prior to deciding such a large financial commitment .

 

[Rizzle from the Portizzle]

you cant buy exsperance you have to earn it on the tools day in day out over years

 

[gamma38]

This debate will never stop until the entire building trade goes back to the days of full apprenticeships. If they still existed there wouldn't be a need for these courses. I don't think you can blame the guy's running them, a gap in the market will always get filled right or wrong. As John says as well they do sponsor this forum.

 

[White Room]

It did'nt surprise me but the monies these guys are paying for some of these courses is unbelievable....

 

[Ian]

I wonder how many people have made successful careers after doing a short course, be it tiling or any other trade.

 

[Andy Allen]

didn't you learn on a course Bri..??

 

[gamma38]

I wonder how many people have made successful careers after doing a short course, be it tiling or any other trade.

Quite a few I would think, but you normally only hear about the bad ones.

 

[Ian]

didn't you learn on a course Bri..??

I did mate yeah, I'd done a bit of tiling before I did it, only for myself though nothing paid.

 

[Ian]

Quite a few I would think, but you normally only hear about the bad ones.

Would make an interesting poll. Not sure it'd give a true reflection as a percentage though.

 

[Andy Allen]

I did mate yeah, I'd done a bit of tiling before I did it, only for myself though nothing paid.[/QUOTE
I reckon the amount of people that make a successful career from these course is quite low, so what do you think made your business work Bri......did you work with another tiler after the course, or were you able to get a job with a tiling firm..?