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[Barry Carlin]

Hi everyone im new to this page,looking for a bit of advice on a training course which I have seen. It is a 12 week course gaining an sqa level 6 in tiling costing £6000 ( which my current employer is funding as im being made redundant within the next year) im wondering if that qualification has any credibility? When I was younger I was an apprentice tiler but unfortunitly got laid off at the start of my 4th year due to the company going down the tubes , I tried for a year to try and finish my apprenticeship but I had no luck so I started working where I work now and but I am looking to get back into it any advice would be great cheers

 

[LM]

Welcome to the forum Barry
I’m not familiar with the Sottish vocational qualification but if you intend to steer towards commercial work then national qualifications can only be a good thing especialy if you ever decided to apply for a role within a commercial tiling company or to work abroad. They aren’t necessary for private work. If your employer is footing the bill then grab the chance with both hands.
Become a regular contributor to this forum and you’ll get all the best advice and guidance out there to help you in your way. Keep us informed and good luck.

 

[Barry Carlin]

Thanks for the reply yeah thats the plan going into commercial work when I have gained enough experiance thanks again

 

[Dumbo]

Probably a good idea to see if that qualifies you for a cscs ( construction skills certification scheme )card or Scottish equivalent of .

 

[Barry Carlin]

Yeah ill need to look into that actually cheers another question are city and guild certificates recognised among trades in any way just incase my employer goes back on their word and only willing to pay for a cheaper course and go for the nvq2 through the experianced worker route

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I have zero qualifications on paper I only work domestic jobs so don't need cscs and all that

 

[Barry Carlin]

Hi did you complete apprenticeship or one of the training courses if you dont mind me asking

 

[Time's Ran Out]

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[Dumbo]

Yeah ill need to look into that actually cheers another question are city and guild certificates recognised among trades in any way just incase my employer goes back on their word and only willing to pay for a cheaper course and go for the nvq2 through the experianced worker route

Nvq2 gets you a cscs card if you have passed hse test .

 

[Barry Carlin]

Barry - have a look at the forum sponsor!

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Great thanks ill have a look

 

[GoneGuy]

Hello and welcome