Diamond Training Group (Now Closed)

Dan

I think Chichester College were affiliated to DTG on their website. Maybe worth contacting them or other colleges?
 
I'm trying to go via the assessors that work for loads of training centre's, inc TradeTeacher/CSCL. Colleges would also use them I guess but if this fails I'll see what the college says. 😀

Good find Liz.
 
I'm already at a higher stage than that to be honest Liz. Though I don't want to build hope so I'll just have to report back.

We know the assessors for most of the training centre's and many are the same. If it is at all possible they'd have seen it done before and will know right away. Just waiting for their calls though, I only got onto this around 2pm today.

The people I know I can't help (and again I'm not suggesting I can help anybody here, I'll just try my best to) are those that just did a training course not related to quals or funding. And the people I don't need to help are the people who paid everything by credit card. Though the ones I want to try and help the most are the ones that needed this to make ends meet, had the funding, took the course but didn't get it fully delivered. And I'd have thought the funders can organise replacement training centres but it's not my call to say so.

So I'll report back asap. 🙂
 
Thanks Dan for your efforts to find out what has happened, and to all who have offered advice and suggestions. I am lucky in that I had completed 5 of the 6 weeks, I know others were at a much earlier stage in the course. I certainly can't fault the quality of the training I had at Diamond, which is partly why it came as a surprise. I will look into completing the remaining parts with another centre, your help is much appreciated.
I did pay by credit card so will take this up with them (thanks Dan!) and will wait to be contacted by the liquidators.
I suppose it is an unfortunate sign of the times we are in. As always the support from the forum has been great
 
Oh, dear. I'm notr please to hear this. As some of you know Sam @ Diamond taught me to fix tile & stone.

I shall send them a txt. I'm sure Danny will be ok he is a very shrude cookie.

Hat of to you Dan. Not really anything to do with you fella and as a busy man not your problem and you look to be going well out of your way for your members.
 
Diamond were our sponsors and I'd help both them and their customers as part of that deal. It's what we're about.

So if I can do something, and it just costs me a bit of time, them I'm more than willing to do whatever I have to.
 
Dan, I just noticed the prevous thread started by un-regestered guest in mid september where Danny replyed saying there was noting wrong. Wonder if some one knew something and tryed to tip you off??
 
Prem Tiler said:
Dan, I just noticed the prevous thread started by un-regestered guest in mid september where Danny replyed saying there was noting wrong. Wonder if some one knew something and tryed to tip you off??
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Nah, unfortunately nothing as interesting :lol: - Diamond literally had server issues. I checked, their domain was pointing to the wrong web space for the hosting account. Something related to them changing their web designer team I think that was only a problem when he came to renewing his domain or something I'd suspect.

Very coincidental though.
 
Very sad news indeed and a lesson to be learnt here-pay for your courses with a credit card and you shold be ok.I made the mistake myself with the now de-funct BuildingandPlastering Training centre,Nuneaton,as it went bust over Xmas 2008/2009 and I only found out by going to the centre only to find a note pinned to the wall.I lost half by course fees £1300!

I wonder how safe other training centres are,I see Darren from NETT is back teaching the tiling course-is this a warning sign or me being a doom merchant!!
 
Are all diamond training centres closing? as i have paid deposit of £900 for my course to start in january at the arundel centre
 
merlecollins said:
What a bl**dy shame.....:thumbsdown:

Never nice to hear this happening and I am 100% sure Danny will have given everything he had to try and save the company.

Not great news for the trainees left in the lurch I know:mad2:Can they not continue their courses from the same stage they were up to at another Training Centre?

Take your time Danny and pick yourself back up:smilewinkgrin:
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Hello...........:smilewinkgrin:
 
how will that work do i just let them know that diamond have gone bust and i used there card to pay for it?
 
bickers said:
how will that work do i just let them know that diamond have gone bust and i used there card to pay for it?
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hmmmm, not sure how that would work as technically it was a deposit for a service next year, so they do still have time to meet their obligations, or the receivers do on their behalf.

I would contact the card company and explain what you think has happened and they should guide you. In the next few weeks you may receive a letter from the receiver letting you know what's happened if the directors are co-operating then the website may also be updated with details of who the recievers are and how to contact them
 
I wish Diamond Tiling (Dom) and the Diamond Training group didn't carry the same name, got right confused there for a bit....
 
To update on the Credit Card, I have contacted HSBC, my Credit Card provider, they are going to send me a Dispute Form which I complete and they will then decide on whether any compensation is due. As I had completed 5 of the 6 weeks they could not say for definite on the phone whether I will get any money back, they need to wait till they get all the details on the form.

I would think yours will be more straightforward Bickers as you have not had any of the training yet, but the first step is to phone the credit card supplier and get a dispute form
 
Mosaic Girl said:
I wish Diamond Tiling (Dom) and the Diamond Training group didn't carry the same name, got right confused there for a bit....
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Danny did request through Dan that I change my name but seeing as I have had mine for 20 years I politely refused.
 
Hi thanks for all your help
I have phoned credit card company and as you say colour republic they do still have time to meet their obligations, or the receivers do on their behalf.
So i have to wait until my course starts or in the meantime get a letter from recievers or diamond put anything on their website to say they have gone bust, basically the credit card company want it in black and white before they can help me although they have made a record of the phone call.
 
To put a lighter mood on the subject can anyone recommend a good tiling course to book up? although im slightly short on funds for now pls help
 
Hi everyone...

This maybe a normal occurrence on here due to the economic climate but after being made redundant I have decided to embark on a new career (direction) within tiling. I have already completed my Multi Craft award in Carpentry, P&D & Plumbing but realised finial finishing is what I enjoy most.

I am looking to book a course with Diamond Training Group from January after visiting their center.

Now before I start this new career and spend lots of money doing so..... has anyone got any hints & tips or perhaps reservations based on this 6 week course? Will it provide the training and confidence I require? Please note: I have a friend who is already a professional plasterer and tiler whiling to help me on jobs.

Little bit of info about me....

I am from a marketing background, so I understand the needs in respect to marketing a company and attaining new business via Business Networking Groups to Local Advertising etc. That said... any honest feedback or suggestions relating to above would be most appreciated.

Thanks
Russ
 
Re: Hello! I'm new to tiling and just want to book a 6 wk NVQ course @ Diamond Traini

hi russ thanks for the info mate!! good luck with the course and your new career , :welcome: to the forum!!:thumbsup:
 
Re: Hello! I'm new to tiling and just want to book a 6 wk NVQ course @ Diamond Traini

Hi Russ,
As with most trades you can learn how to do it in a short period of time. However I don't think you will be very confident after only 6 weeks. I suggest doing the course to get the paperwork and some knowledge, then from then on try and get in with a company where you could work alongside a qualified tiler. Who will train you to further your knowledge and give you advice on certain aspects of the job. It takes years to get very good at it. You need a very good eye for detail.
I have been tiling for just over 5 years now and I still learn something new most days. The course is great, it's kinda like a driving lesson. You learn all the basics from preparation through to completion. But after the course it's up to you to learn the rest and to get better at it.
You'll make mistakes but you'll learn from them. As you are from the marketing background you should find it a bit easier to find work. Let us know how you get on.

Hope all goes well in the future.

Good luck

Jason
 

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