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[haisthorpe]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Having just completed the 4 day course i have to say Darren not only talks a great course but backs it up with so much skill attention to detail and trade tips that no amount of money could buy. if you want the best then i would recomend NETT, its worth every penny

on my course there were 3 people who had never tiled ALL gained the standard to get paid work.

Conclusion Great Course Great Skills Great Backup you get the picture GREAT

 

[Lee1973]

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I have to agree with all the positive feed back left about NETT Darren and his team they are excellent. From the minute you are arive you are made welcome and the training Darren provides gives you real confidence in your ability. I have done 2 courses with Darren and although I am still full time Army but with the knowledge I have gained at NETT I am looking forward to becoming a full time tiler in the future. A big thanks to Darren and his team

 

[ryanclarke]

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Just finished the 5 day course at NETT and all I can say is that it was the best and most informative week I have had! Well worth the money, Darren is a true professional and if you just listen to him you will have more than enough knowledge to not only become a good tiler, but you will also become a great businessman!

Big thanks to Darren, Tracey, Debra, Paul and Colin and I'll see you all on the extension course once my knee has recovered!!

Ryan

 

[Paul]

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19 pages of great feedback i think ive definately made the right decision to go to Nett

 

[AndyNI]

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I have just finished the 4 day plus natural stone tiling course with NETT, it is very intense but for only being a week long you expect it to be. As said many times Darren has a great teaching ability, he cuts out the crap and gets straight to the point. You learn a lot more than just tiling and Darren goes into a lot of detail on the business side of things, can't recommend it enough !
Cheers mate :8:

 

[kaharrison9]

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Would just like to back up the comments of the many previous on this thread.Have two weeks ago returned from the 8 day tiling coarse after been made redundant having been a printer for 22 years.My trade is finished-digital,China,India.I've 25 years left so have looked at my circumstances positively and decided to hopefully make a career in tiling.
I researched many coarses that were nearer to myself in Leeds but followed my instincts and travelled to Newcastle for 2 weeks.Every thing was as hoped,the staff who all combined created a great opportunity for myself wanting to learn,the overall knowledge i've taken on has given me a great base to build from and the main thing is now the confidence that has grown since returning.
I also did the the 2 day plumbing coarse which when booking i was in 2 minds wether to.My advice to anyone like myself with no plumbing experience is it's a must.It's already gave me now an all round service i can now offer to customers and also make things easy for myself.I've as my first paying job just done a bathroom that needed plying out.From what i've recently learnt the sink,radiator , and toilet came staight out without hesitation,i had the tools i had the method.The client was delighted with the result.If i hadn't have taken the plumbing coarse i would have tiled around things knowing the result could have been by far better.
The money earned on this 1 job has paid for this coarse so not out of pocket but the knowledge gained is now forever.
Many thanks to Paul whose running the coarse
Cheers to all.
Kev

 

[Catter1985]

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NETT course is honestly the best course I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of. The teaching was conducted on an extremely professional level and the whole course was set out so to cram a lot of information in a few short days but done exceptionally well.

Darren, Paul, Colin, Debra and Derek were all fantastic and great people to get along with. I went onto the course having no experience at all, now i can safely see myself as a good tiler.

Thanks guys

 

[jonash]

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Hi, I completed Darren's 4day tiling + 1day natural stone course back in August. I can only aggree with all the positive feedback left so far.
Although I had some experience in tiling the course gave me the knowledge and confidence to start my own business, well worth the trip over from N. Ireland.
Many thanks to Darren and the team,
Jonny

 

[beanz]

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I just spent a week up at NETT, doing the 4 day and natural stone courses. Not the nearest centre to me (about 5.5 hours in the car) but definitely worth the drive. So much gets crammed into the week; it goes well beyond the basics, and gives you all the knowledge you need to work out any job.
The advice Darren gives on the business side of things is invaluable, half of it would never have even occured to me in a million years!?! Lots of food for thought, which i'm still digesting now.. :yes:

My only regret is that i didn't buy that Plasplugs wet cutter, i've not been able to find a better saw for anywhere near that price... Doh!

My thanks to Darren & the rest of the team

 

[JC tiling]

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well its the 2 day of my course at north east tiling ans im loving it!!

 

[heatybob]

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hi all,
Just compleated the 8 day course at NETT and there is not a great deal more to add.I can only reiterate what is said in the previous 19 pages.
I dont wanna sound "melowdramatic"but Darren has got together a group of people and with no doubt a great deal of hard work on their parts,has developed a course that he teaches in a rather unique way,that is fast paced,very informative and a lot of fun (so its gorra be worth doin).if you are willing to learn these people can change your lives,be sure of that!!
By virtue of the fact you are reading this you must be thinking of doing the NETT course,do yourself a favour,STOP thinkin an hit the buy button,the cost of this training is an investment,an investment in yourself and there is no better investment than that.
So without further ado,take a bow "team NETT":grouphug:

TRACEY-unfortunaly only met briefly,but the pleasure was mine,
DEBS-ahh the geordie miss moneypenny! so very helpfull,even helped me
sort out b&b,travel,even giving her the money for the course was a
pleasure lol
COLIN-never far away in the workshop,always there to help, proper nice
fella,best of luck to you col
DERECK-aka catweasel,does the plastering 30odd yrs in the trade,another
nice guy
PAUL- as colin above,takes the 3 day advanced course which is excellant i
would not have thought you could learn so much,must say a
massive thx to paul (also does the plumbing course which is a must)
DARREN-the tilers guru,not a lot more i can say about this guy,just listen
an you WILL learn.and yet another all together nice guy

so there you have it,sorry for the long post, My advice to anyone thinking of a tiling course is get on the blower to debs now,and do yourself a favour.:yes:
ged

 

[UKTT Darren]

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Cheers Jonny,
Hope you are doing OK
Thanks for the testimonial
Regards
Darren

 

[JC tiling]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

just finished the 4 day tiling course and the 1 day natural stone course... which is a must.. deffo going back to do plumbing course, when i walked into that unit i thought **** i have to tile that and i admitt it was a bit intimadatin but with the uniqe way that darren delivers this intense course i would have no problem walking in to a punters house and tiling there bathroom or there conservatory and laying some natural stone down..!:hurray: thanks for the help and advice and to all the staff at nett.
YOU HAVE TO SIT BACK AND REALISE THE WORK THAT GOES ON BEHIND THE SCENES ASWELL AS WHAT YOU LEARN!!!! JAMES

 

[user123]

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I admitt it was a bit intimidating

oh, roll on Dec 1st, my turn then!!:hurray:, glad you said that about it being a bit intimidating at first, I'm really quite nervous already (of being the first ever Dodo on this course!), but then, before my knee packed up , I used to go rock climbing and every time you look up a cliff face you think, oh, ....heck...., and then it's ok, so I just have to trust it... Darren, just so you know, I haven't slept properly for ages because of all this! :lol: Really!

 

[Scottish Mark]

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Hi i Was on the nett course back in april 2007 fantastic highly recommended ok there is a lot to take in but if you listen and really take in what is said and write everything down you will be fine. Darren keeps everything simple and easy to understand so that you leave with the confidence in yourself what ever you decide to do.:yes:

 

[benney the bosh]

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:hurray:Just finished my tile training at the best center in the country N.E.T.T. this center is a must if you are looking for a professionally taught stright to the point no messing around tiling course.

Darren has all the knowledge,techniques,and expert skills that he will pass on to all that attend the course.The explenations and demostrations are first class and you are only taught the skills that are important to the job and no time is wasted.The course covers everything you need to know and is intense but is thought in such away that it is very easy to understand.

For anyone serious about tile training then there is only one place to go N.E.T.T. dont forget that they also do a Natural stone course and there web site gives all the information about all the courses that they run.

Thanks again N.E.T.T.

 

[Derry]

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I admitt it was a bit intimidating

oh, roll on Dec 1st, my turn then!!:hurray:, glad you said that about it being a bit intimidating at first, I'm really quite nervous already (of being the first ever Dodo on this course!), but then, before my knee packed up , I used to go rock climbing and every time you look up a cliff face you think, oh, ....heck...., and then it's ok, so I just have to trust it... Darren, just so you know, I haven't slept properly for ages because of all this! :lol: Really!

i'm on the course Dec 1st too! guess i'll see you there

 

[bignose]

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I did the 5 day course in August. Its great, listen to the sales advice. It doesnt matter how good you tile if you cant win the jobs. I have done work from saving a diy disaster to a full bathroom refurb. All my customers have been very happy with my work and I am earning plenty. Thanks to you all at nett and good luck to all the newbies, be positive and go for it.:hurray:

 

[nathanf]

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Hi all, I've just finished the 8 day course and even before I've done my first job I believe it will be the best investment I've ever made! The first week was fast & furious but the results are excellent. The second week was more laid back with lots of hands on tiling. I also did the 2 day bathroom installation which again was very interesting and learnt at lot from it. I will help a lot and make it easier when tiling bathrooms.
Darren..an inspiration
Paul..a legend (cheers for second week mate, loved it!)
Debs..what can I say? you're a gem!
Thanks to all.

 

[user123]

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Well hello - new smilies and all seasonal, cute!

ANYHOW, the NETT tiling course was BRILLIANT!!! Hard work, intense, speedy, thorough, but loved it and having kind of withdrawal symptoms today! Darren is a brilliant teacher and managed to inspire even the most uninspired, shame he can't afford to put the blooming heating on though!

Seriously though, it's been great, learnt heaps and am now going through the tiling in our house with a brutally critical eye, poking at everyting saying that's s****, technical term forever embedded by 'THE INFLUENCE'...

Learning how to Silicon properly though was the icing on the cake for me, what a gem and could elevate any teacher to near sainthood! Can't wait to start the ensuite shower room after Christmas, a glorious mosaic that will be surrounded by perfect tiling, mitred trims and smooth as glass Silicon, oh yes.....:daisy:

 

[Derry]

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He might look like simon cowell and he might drive hair stylists car but darren delivers an excellent course!
not much you can add that hasn't been said but having done the 4 day course and then the natural stone course (doing the bespoke design course in feb) the info and knowledge he gives is fantastic.
In the the 5 days, everything that is needed was covered. it's all the background info you need and thats what he delivered fantastically and backing it all up with notes so should anything not sink in then the info is there somewhere!

Without doubt he is the best teacher i have ever had and i have had loads at all levels (school, college, university, courses) the way the course is delivered is great and it makes alot more sense now than before i started.
Confidence is the key and thats what he installs.

Thanks to darren, colin, deborah and tracey

 

[geordie_pride]

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Just finished the 8 day course at NETT and I thought it was brilliant! Darren certainly knows his stuff and is excellent at teaching the business side of things as well as the actual tiling skills.

The first 4 days are very fast paced as there is a hell of a lot of information to take in. Day 5 is the Natural Stone course and is mostly theory work but it is essential really.

Week 2 (Mon, Tue, Wed) is the advanced course and is much more laid back than week 1 as you are able to work at your own pace. You will be surprised at how fast you actually work though!

The teaching staff at NETT are top notch and Debra & Tracey make cracking brews! I would definately recommend NETT to anyone looking into doing a tiling course.

Thanks to Darren, Colin, Paul, Debra and Tracey.

Steve

 

[sambilly]

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Did the NETT course in September, what an eye opener, an absolute must for anyone considering a career change or just for the diy'er. From walking in the door and being welcomed by Debbie to leaving on the Friday after the Natural stone course it was the most informative week ive had in my working life. The info that Darren delivered will stay with me for a very, very long time, not just the way he delivered the tiling course but also the buisness side of things. If your considering this course you must listen, listen and listen some more, it comes at you like a run away train, but hang in there it all comes together in the end and if you do, you will be given the confidence, knowhow, and drive to change your way of life, if thats what you want. Before this course I would'nt have had the confidence, let alone the skills to take on the jobs that I have done, but throwing myself into situations and going through the processes learned, both buisness and skill wise, I,m getting there.
The course is delivered in such a way that everything sticks in your mind, maybe not at first, but when you go away and go through the "bible" it will all come back to you.
I would definately consider one of Darren's other courses, i,m pretty sure they will be delivered in the same profesional manner as the one I attended.
Many thanks to Darren, Tracy, Paul, Colin and Debbie and hope to see you in the near future. Keith

 

[Jimmy the retar]

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I have fairly recently completed the course and feel it is appropriate to leave some not so positive feedback to give others who may want to go on the course some food for thought.
In my opinion the course is most definately not for absolute begineers, you definately need DIY experience and some tiling experience wil make it much easier for you.You do learn a lot and Darren does know what he is talking about and things do stick with you after you have gone but I feel certain points are skimmed over and you are left a little lost and at times if you dont get it made to feel a bit silly.
A day or two is the business side of things which should be advertised as for some people who have no interest in starting up a business is a total waste of time and you dont get enough time to hone your skills.
It is a decent course but more times needs to be spent on the important things like tiling and not business names but there you go, I hope other people will read this and look into whether a week is long enough.

 

[UKTT Darren]

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Thanks for your feedback, our reputation is built upon people successfully making a change into tiling as a career, which is why people come to us, to make a living at tiling you have to know how to set up, public liabilities, trade accounts and keeping accounts, how to price jobs and find business etc which takes up 1 morning of your course, then there is all the different backgrounds and preparations, different tiles and adhesives, setting out applications that you have to know and understand, there is more to tiling than sticking tiles on a wall which some people dont realize, obviously the information is no good to you if you arent interested in a tiling career and coming across multiple jobs but 97% of the people we get are and thankfull for the advice recieved as the 230 previous testimonials reflect, the course is aimed at anyone with little or no tiling experience and 95 % of people who attend our course have done nothing or very little tiling before they come, but in all forms of learning some people pick things up quicker than others so maybe somepeople that have never done any DIY in any shape or form before, may need a longer course to get the message through, trouble is its gonna cost you 3 times the price to practice what you could practice for free after leaving with the correct knowledge of how to do, in your own time.

The course is run with a perfect structure, and the business names that you made reference to which we talked about for 5 minutes was relative to the topic that we were on at the time which was business cards and obtaining a trade account at tile shops which the other 8 on your course wanted to know.

Im sorry that the course didnt suit your needs and we hide nothing about the fact that what we deliver is to make you start a successfull career in tiling, from knowing how to set out, fix tiles perfectly and correctly, to how to deal with every situation your likely to find yourself in and obviously get the business in the first place, because if you dont win the business from a customer, you aint gonna do any tiling.

Even if you are comming on for your own puposes you will be more than capeable of doing what you need to do on your own projects
I resect your opinion which you are entitled to, anybody that has been on the course knows i put more than 100% into making you understand the best i can, thats why some times the courses go on til 6.30 pm, i stay back to make sure you all get it right
Still, cant win em all i suppose, bet you find that you do a good job of your house after what you learned on the course any way
Regards
Darren

 

[foxman]

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Hi, i did the NETT course in 2006 and i have never looked back. I was employed as a telephone engineer and had never tiled before. I was impressed straight away with the professional and honest attitude when i inquired about the course, Tracey, Darrens wife was fantastic and really impressed me so i booked the course. Although a little nervous on the day you are soon made to feel at ease the way the course is structured, there is a lot to take in so pay attention! Darren really nows his stuff, and after 22 years of being a professional tiler taken this experience, and shows you the tried and tested methods, the tricks of the trade and the knowledge. The thing that impressed me was that everyone by the end of the course could tile even if you havent picked a tile up before. And when you stand back you feel really proud of what you have achieved. I also did the natural stone course which is a must, a lot of people are putting stone on the their walls and floors and you have to now what your doing or you will run into costly problems! If you need any advice on a job you can call Darren or E mail him and he always gets back to you with sound advice, NETT have also called me a few times with work, one job that saw me pack my bags for Aberdeen lasting 6 months, this was fantastic experience as it consisted of a 1200 square meter granite floor and then tiling all the bathrooms, spa, gym,wet rooms and toilets in the Mal Maison Hotel, dont get me wrong you wouldnt take anything on this size straight away you will probably do jobs for friends and family and gain more experience and confidence then go onto bigger projects. I feel i have achieved this all because of NETT a fantastic course well worth every penny. I still see darren and Tracey quite often as i only live a few miles from the course, i go and get tools and supplies from the great range Darren has, and every time i go i always get a bit more advice from Darren. Overall for me this course has changed my life, i now have my own business ALL ABOUT TILES i cant recommend this course highly enough. If anyone wants to call me about the course my number is 07947868248. Cheers Michael Rose.

 

[Edohanion]

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Just finished the 4 day tiling course, and 1 day natural stone course at NETT and have to give all involved 10 out of 10. It may only be a short course but its 'All killer, No filler'. Yes it might help if you have a little (very) basic D.I.Y knowledge, yes there is a lot of information to take in - but you have comprehensive notes to review in your own time - and yes its fast paced but you only get out what you put in.
Darren is a great teacher and imparts skills, tips, tricks and vital information clearly and concisely over the 4 days. In my opinion its a great course for those wishing to set up in business or just wanting to improve their tiling skills for DIY etc. I have no hesitation in recommending the course to anyone and am looking forward to the 3 day advanced course next week.
Thanks again to Darren and the rest of the team :hurray:

 

[Little5]

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Recently completed the NETT course, and although I knew a wee bit about tiling the course opened my eyes to all the professional ways of doing things, particularly if you were thinking of going into your own business.
Darren, Tracey and all the staff were extremely helpful and informative.
Darren knows what he's talking about and puts everything into simple terms, although the course is ran at a fast pace.
Excellent course content ran by some very nice people.
I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about tiling, DIY or professionally.

 

[annick9915]

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Hi all,
Ive completed 3 weeks out of the 4 and the new knowledge that Darren Paul Colin(who's in Spain now) and Derek have instilled in me is amazing. I have done lots of DIY over the years ie double glazing conservatory own bathroom and kitchen along with all the tiling that goes with it, but i wish that i had possessed the knowledge then that I have now after the intensive but enjoyable course at North East Tiling Training. Even for a beginner the instruction if you LISTEN is easy to follow and when you start actually doing hands on it is not complicated. I cannot praise this team enough with there style of teaching making a very hard course easy to follow. Tracey (Darren's wife) is always on hand and if you call she will give a comprehensive insite into what the course entails. The atmosphere makes for an enjoyable learning experience. Darren also ofers a back-up service so that if you encounter a problem he will advise you the best solution to solve it and with his 22 years experience you can bet its the best solution going. Thanks Darren and all the team, I hope to go on and make a success of this new venture even at my age.

 

[GarethK]

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Hi all,

I was on the 4-day tiling course a couple of weeks ago and would have no qualms in endorsing Darren and his team to deliver an excellent, thorough, fast paced course which gives you the confidence, skills and knowlege to make excellent headway in the tiling game.

His methods are obviously the product of many years experience and his distilled wisdom was worth the price paid. I was so shocked to learn that one of the other guys on the course had been on another training course elsewhere (Essex?) and had came away with very little knowlege and bad habits as well as a massive hole in his wallet. My advice - get booked on this course even if it means you have to travel and stay in a B&B.

 

[lcjohno]

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Hi all. I finished my 8 day tiling course at NETT on Wednesday and i thought the course was excellent! I was really unsure of what course to do but i knew i wanted to do tiling. After reading the feedback on this fourm i opted for NETT. I'm really pleased i did, the course gives you so much information to take in at once but its what you need to know, everything Darren said is important to becoming a tiler including all the business side of things. The course is backed up with loads of notes you can look back at any time which is good to have. I'm due to start my first job on Monday, which is only family, but i'm confident of doing a good job. I've also got 3 jobs to quote from other people i know. If