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chris_h
HI all
Well I shall introuce myself first, I am Chris, aged 20 and from the Manchester area.
As the title says, I am thinking about becoming a tiler! I did my work experience as a tilers assitant (mixing, cutting, grouting and making the brew) for a relative and did it on and off for 2 years, say, once a month. That was before I moved on at looking at a different career path before the height of the credit crunch hit.
Now we are in the present, I have realised that tiling is actually enjoyable, in fact, the most rewarding job I have done to date, which is why I wish to become the tiler, rather than his assitant.
The only problem is, where to start. I am aware I need some dosh sat around to provide myself with a decent training course, equipment, marketing and some new wheels. All I have stashed away is 4 grand, which is not impossible to do, but leaves me little left for a rainy day.
To those experienced tilers and those in the know;
Is there a good training centre in the North West? or should I go further, to say, NETT?
How much is a good amount to get started with?
I am aware that the tiling is easy, selling yourself is the key. I have many useful contacts who could sell my case, and I would even do some work for free to start with!
Cheers all
Chris
Well I shall introuce myself first, I am Chris, aged 20 and from the Manchester area.
As the title says, I am thinking about becoming a tiler! I did my work experience as a tilers assitant (mixing, cutting, grouting and making the brew) for a relative and did it on and off for 2 years, say, once a month. That was before I moved on at looking at a different career path before the height of the credit crunch hit.
Now we are in the present, I have realised that tiling is actually enjoyable, in fact, the most rewarding job I have done to date, which is why I wish to become the tiler, rather than his assitant.
The only problem is, where to start. I am aware I need some dosh sat around to provide myself with a decent training course, equipment, marketing and some new wheels. All I have stashed away is 4 grand, which is not impossible to do, but leaves me little left for a rainy day.
To those experienced tilers and those in the know;
Is there a good training centre in the North West? or should I go further, to say, NETT?
How much is a good amount to get started with?
I am aware that the tiling is easy, selling yourself is the key. I have many useful contacts who could sell my case, and I would even do some work for free to start with!
Cheers all
Chris
what I meant was compared to finding JOBS in todays climate, tiling is the easy part. Of course if you want to do a good job and dont rush it can be tough. Just to clear that up...
