Question: How do I apply for the course?

Answer:  Have a look at the available course dates page and decide which course date you would prefer.  Print off and fill in an application form.   Send this off to the address shown on the application form along with a course deposit for £50.00 to secure your place.  When we have received this we will send you a confirmation letter, email or we will phone you to confirm that you have been booked onto that course.

Question:  A friend of mine has recently attended another school in the North West and was very disappointed.  He wasn’t happy with the quality of teaching and felt that the course was a waste of money.

Answer:  Unfortunately, many schools are now being operated by people who themselves have only attended a short course and have no actual experience in the industry.  They will even tell you that they are time served plasterers with teaching qualifications.  This means there are a lot of unhappy students hoping to obtain the skills to go out and work but are very disappointed in the poor training they received for the money they have paid.  Our tutors have spent their working lives in the construction industry and we are confident that our courses are the best quality and value for money available. 

At the Plastering, Tiling and Bricklaying School of Excellence you are always welcome to come and visit the school and talk to both tutors and students at any time with or without an appointment. (Please make sure the school is open before you come).  

Question:  I have been on an intensive plastering course before and there were 15 students on it with only one tutor.  I felt that the class was too big and that I didn’t receive a lot of help throughout the course.

Answer:  At the Plastering and Tiling School Of Excellence we guarantee 1 tutor to every 6 students. This will ensure that you receive an exceptional amount of help and guidance throughout the course.

Question:  Will the tutor be a qualified craftsman?

Answer:  Yes all of our tutors have 30 years experience in the industry between them.  They are all City and Guilds qualified to ensure you get the best quality of training available. 

Question:  Is your course recognised?

Answer: Our courses like all short courses do not carry NVQ qualifications but training and corporate organisations send students to us and pay for their training.  We are also recognised by many Job Centres and Action Plan Centres for funding purposes.

Question:  Will I gain a certificate at the end of the course?

Answer:  Yes you will be given a recognised certificate on completion of the course.  You will need this to gain insurance if you want to be self-employed.

Question:  I have never plastered or tiled in my life.  Will I be able to reach a standard where I can achieve a professional job by the time I have finished the course?

Answer:  Most of the students on our courses have no prior knowledge or practical skills but leave the course feeling confident and working to a high standard. From the feedback that we have received from ex-students these who wanted to work in the industry have achived this.

Question:  Where will I find work?

Answer:  On completion of the course the skills that you have learnt will help you to find work anywhere, from new build to refurbishment projects.  Most new plasterers start with patching jobs whilst they develop their skills and speed.  Working for your-self is also an option.  We will give you advice on setting up and advertising your own business and obtaining a CIS card.  We get a lot of feedback from students who have been to our school who were amazed at the amount of work available to them and the earning potential.

Question:  I am a female in my late 40’s.  Would I be able to attend your course?

Answer:  We get a wide variety of people attending our courses form 16 to 60 and both men and women.  We don’t discriminate at the Plastering & Tiling School Of Excellence everyone is welcome.

If you have any further questions dont't hesitate to contact us on 0161 432 8988 or use the contact form on any of the pages.