What do you think?

[woodie]

Hi Kris i'm also a mature person who's had plenty of experience in the trade but there is still stuff i could and would like to learn the thought of having a little monetary help in the matter would be great my only real concern is the clowns out ther who think they can tile but can't and it does tend to give us a bad reputation Mike

 

[tfs]

Woodie,

I mean no disrespect but, I looked at your profile and you mentioned that you learnt the trade by doing a course. If this is the case then you too were once a wannabe tiler.

Again I mean no disrespect I am just trying to help you see this from another perspective but, these people myslef inlcuded are at a stage, the same stage you were in when you first enetered this trade. Just put yourself in there shoes, remeber how you felt and what your aspirations were when you done this 5 years ago.

kris

 

[woodie]

hi yes i did do a short course on tiling but that was only to get some credit to my name so i could start with a firm in swanseas called taylor tiles which is where i was taught properly by an experienced and very good tradesman Mike

 

[tfs]

Sorry I worte that before I got your response. I agree but, many of those guys just go for it without seeking the opportunity to learn 9this is clear by theier standards). Im currently on a one year course at college and I can see the guys that arn't interested and I think that by doing the course they are beginning to realise that this is not for them. The tutors usually notice this too.

We both have very vaild points.

Opinions asside, do you think a source of funding or assistnace would be a good idea?

 

[woodie]

why can't you see the relevance? how long are the courses you provide, how much experience do these guys gain and whos to say they carry on doing a good job after you've trained them to? Mike

sorry, this is to diamond training

 

[woodie]

Hi Kris
yep mate i do think some sort of funding would be very helpful I know i've had to spend a small fortune to get all my tools and equipment together and it's not finished yet i've now got to pay out about 500-600quid to get my work assessed for my CSCS card Mike

 

[tfs]

Woodie,

You did a course, what at that time who at that time could have said your do a good job afterwards. People just need to be given achance.

You just need to put yourself in their shoes. We cant rule people out just based by our own judgements.

What eveidnce is there to suggest they wont do a good job afterwards.

From what I have gathered you went on to do a good job.


Just as in your case, people will use the training as a stepping stone on to better things

kris

 

[woodie]

Kris
i just think that some form of on site assessment should take place for a number of months after the completion of their course to make sure they continue to carry out a good job and if these tutors can see that some people don't seem to be interested in doing the job for other reasons than the cash maybe the should have a little chat with them to see if they can find something else to do
Mike

 

[woodie]

hello kris
you back on here like me mate i must admit i've enjoyed a little chat
Mike

 

[tfs]

Yes,

But, Im just off to bed now though as I am working tommorrow Ive got a kitchen and bthroom floor to finnish off.

goodnight matey!