What would you like me to say?
All the happy Tilers go out on a Saturday night so your just left with the old pensioner.
Having a well deserved coffee after being the life and soul of a birthday BBQ for my daughter.
Till now I've never known or been interested in how much it costs to learn at a centre, and how long it would take to be on a course to reach any
standard.
Wow - I'am in the wrong job!
Not sure how you attain level 3 NVQ in 10 weeks but I'am always slow on the uptake having spent 44 years at level 2!
Perhaps you should come and board with me and spend some time in the real world of
tile.
Both the firms you have mentioned have been around for a good period, so either will be doing something right and it'll be worth discussing the work opportunities on completion with both.
There are threads on the forum from previous trainees to read and I'am sure some professional Tilers will be along in the days to come with advice.
For me this is the best job in the world, but at my age, although I have no mortgage, I'd rather be staying in the Emergency services on a regular wage/holidays and looking forward to a pension. It'll be a least 2 years before your anywhere near the same wage your on now!
There are Tilers here who will tell you the courses are a good basic introduction but it'll be down to your own drive and determination to make a career out of what I considered a hobby.
Good luck with your choices and welcome to the no.1 forum.