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[Johnftd]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Just finished 5 day course at North East Tiling Training last week and have to agree with everyone it was brilliant, full of great tips on tiling as well as running your on business. It is full of information from start to finish, the way Darren delivers the info across is excellent, and Tracey makes a great coffee, so thanks to Darren and Tracey for a very enjoyable time.

 

[charlie1]

nett

i trained at NETT. Absolutly brilliant course, Darren obviously in his day was a top tiler. Very knowlagable not only in all aspects of tiling, but insight in to all other issues such as marketing, sales and how to deal with the public.

If anyone on this forum, especially from scotland thinking of doing a course, NETT, NETT, NETT.

I know there is one in Grangemouth but have heard some negative reports.

 

[Dicko1973]

Finished my course at NETT yesterday 16.11.07. Cannot speak highly enough of the course or Darren and Tracey. Although I have to blame Tracey for swelling my bladder to twice it's natural size with the tea.

The knowledge Darren gives to you in five days is unbelievable and everything is explained so people with no previous tiling experience can easily take it in. You will come away with the confidence to sell, price and do the job without a problem because the knowledge is second to none.

Everything you could possibly Imagine is covered. You will find it hard to come across a problem out there and if by chance you do Darren gives you the means to contact him personally to resolve it.

All I can say if any one is thinking of going on a course in the future it has got to be NETT. Although I've never been on another course this one would set the benchmark extremely high. You will not go wrong with this course.

Thanks to Darren And Tracey.

Richard

 

[nealet01]

Great course, very informative, excellently delivered. Can't recommend it enough!

 

[Jimmy Boy]

Completed the NETT course last week starting 19th Nov. Hell of a lot info information and work covered in 4 days but the way it's presented by Darren makes it easy to absorb and remember. Marking out a whole project is so simple when explained by Darren. And if you need to recap on anything, you have handouts of each days subjects that compile into a reference of all that was covered.
In my opinion forget 4 week courses. Get along to NETT for 4 days, have a project to work on for practice when you finish the 4 days and you'll be confident to take on anything.
My intention was to learn to tile correctly to carry out work on my own home .. bathroom, two on suit shower rooms, downstairs toilet and my old mums kitchen floor. I took a few pictures (below) of the bay I worked on at NETT.
When I got home from the course less than 24hrs later i'd showed the pics on my phone to some pals .... i've already got 3 tiling jobs lined up and i've not even finished emptying my bladder from all of Tracey's cups of tea, that are excellent.

 

[daryn]

Completed the course

Recently completed this course,Darren really explains things well ,very professional ,the business side iI thought was brill I got lots of inspiration.This is the first time I have been in a class room for 24 years but I settled in straight away ,we all had a good laugh and Tracey made us feel right at home supplying the tea and coffee.A canny lass we all thought.Anyway if you are looking for a good all round course this is the place to go to ,if you are nervous like I was about being back in a class room then dont worry ,you will soon feel at home.Things sometimes went over my head but the next day it all came very clear with no pressure,you can feel free to ask, there is no rush Darren will stay there until you all get it.

 

[alexsmith]

hi

hi all just thought i would let u know that this course is second to none darren and trace and the rest of the team are so friendly and willing to help you with anything they can the course is very full on and a lot to take in but u will leave on the forth day all the better for it and ready to take on the tiling world i would highly recermend the 5th day sorry about the spelling

 

[Webbersafc]

Awsome!!
If you want be get involved in this trade then this is the course you need to take!!!!!!! When you arrive you think how the hell will be able to do all this. but as the course progresses everything falls into place, its astonishing. I'd never touched a tile before going on this course, but now i feel that i could do a good job in any tiling situation. I'm going to take the jump into self employment in the new year, and its all thanks to Darren and all his great staff for giving me the confidence and the knowledge to make it happen. Thanks Guys i loved every minuet of it!!

 

[alansp]

just finished the course weekend gone there would recommend this course to anyone who was interested meets all your needs and gives you a lot of confidence, darren and tracey are great you can have a laugh aswell especially at some of darrens stories learning off someone with 22 years experience says it all ...........if your intersted in doing this course dont think about it just do it!!!

 

[a1tiler]

hi there, glad you enjoyed it, welcome to the forum

 

[Woody123]

Just finished my training at NETT

To any one thinking about taking this course then don't hesitate this is definately the only course you shoud consider!
Just finished my 5 days there including the Natural Stone course and it was fantastic! There's not really much more i can add from all the other testemonials on here but thought i should post anyway. The knowledge and confidence Darren gives you from his training is brilliant. He describes everything so simply its hard not to understand what he is teaching you. Before this course i would have been really intimidated going into a paying customers house and confidently displaying my knowledge so i could win the business from the customer but the tips Darren gives you are really great. Not giving away any secrets you will just have to try the course for yourself, you won't be disappointed! Darren is obviously a brilliant tiler but also he's so switched on as a businessman it would be stupid not to take all the advice he is giving you. Also a mention must go to tracey who really is a lovely down to earth person. She really looks aftter you. All the other guys are great who help Darren out in the workshop. Also the lads i was on the course with were really friendly and if any of you are reading then good luck with your future's! And if your reading this then cheers for all your help Darren, it was much appreciated.

Chris Woodward

 

[tactile]

i took this course in febuary 07. i hadnt lifted a tile in my life.

if theres one thing darren and tracy do, its fill you full of confidence. i was trembling with fear the first day thinking everyone there would be quite knowledgeable and i would be a total misfit.
by the last day i was so eager to get going that i felt i could tile anything.

and from that day, there hasnt been a job that i have worried about or felt was too hard for me.
darren is always there for after-course help and queries if you need him.

once he explains the basic rules of tiling everything else seems to fall in place.

i went to the course with 101 questions but didnt need to ask any. everything was totaly covered.
thanks for everything darren and tracy:yes:

 

[john0612]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

done the course on the 7th jan, had a good bunch of lads there and had a good laugh whilslt learning soo much. ( if any of you are lurking and not posting, well get yer finger out )

be prepared for long days, lots to take in but as said before, if you listen and pay attention you'll be the better for it.

you'll have our own notes as well as handouts, re-read once your finished and you'll get it.

Darren is a great teacher and colin and paul are great lads too.

Tracey keeps you supplied in the coffee/tea department and i'm still getting rid of it lol.

stayed at the kingsmere which was very good.

plenty of pubs, indians for £6 for 3 course meal
chinese was nice too.

 

[CUSH68]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Was looking for a course in Scotland to save any travelling etc. But after seaching through loads of feedback the NETT course seemed to be head and shoulders above the rest. So booked up for 14th Jan.
Just finished the course including natural stone and can only agree with all previous feedack.
It was everything I required from a course and more. All aspects of running and maintaining a business were covered, from marketing to sales.And the actual tiling training was expertly done.Some of the techniques Darren has are unbelievable.
If your looking for a course that covers everything you need I couldn't recomend this one enough.Worth the travel.
Cheers
Mark

 

[GRAYLIN]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Happy New to you all,

I completed the course on 9th November 2007 I added the Natural Stone training to the course.

I took the course as I needed my bathroom tiling and could not get a tiler in my area. Although my wife located tilers they never followed up there promises. (There is a lesson here for all businessmen - do what you say, if you can,t then tell the client.)

Anyway back to the course. Over the past few years I have trained on several courses, Accountancy and Hypnotherapy. Darren is the best trainer I have had the pleasure of meeting.

Firstly Darren teaches the basics of business acumen. Your a business first and then a professional tiler.
The course is very intensive and you may feel that you will not remember everything. Don't panic, the handouts cover everything and as time goes by after the course, things come back to you.
The techniques Darren shares with you are brilliant even down to a tool he devised to save time. Time = Money!
These alone are worth the price of the course.
As an accountant I would advise my client to charger at least three times Darrens price.
Darren pushes you during the practical part but this proofs to you your true potential. For me I didn't realise I could tile that fast to an acceptable standard.
The Natural Stone course on Friday was again worth its price and to me while you are there you might as well come away totally qualified, especially if your travelling quite a distance to South Shields.
I bought all my tools from Darren and left fully aremed to tackle any tiling job.
I am now starting the New Year with a new profession.

To sum up I now have the training and knowledge to talk to prospective clients and tradesmen with total confidence. They will believe I have been in the profession for several years without a doubt. All because of the knowledge Darren shares with us on the North East Tiling Training course.

Darren's better half Tracey is brilliant at supplying the teas and coffees (Darren doesn't like stopping for breaks because he has so much knowledge to share), and a listening ear if required.

I came home and decided that the tiling in the kitchen was rubbish. So I have tiled the bathroom and kitchen floor and walls. This alone has covered my costs and I have a trade.

Cheers Darren, Tracey and staff.

I stayed at the Athol House B&B, idealy situated 5 mins from the classroom and town centre. Thanks Duncan.

Sorry for the long winded essay but I feel it is important that future pupils are aware of just how much they will learn.
God Luck
Graham

 

[joe barron]

Re: north east tiling

hi all,
just to tell you all that i been on the nett course last week,
WELL where to start when in not knowing nothing about the trade tracey and darren are STARS! plan and simple nothing more nothing less they know the trade inside out.

after all the training what comes at a fast pace, you feel good about your self more than i do already being a bit of the class:joker: i left thinking i would like to get to jump in head first so thats what i did, darren and his crew in-stalled somthing in my head that works is coming to me a them words agiain FAST PACE went into a shop where i live and got a job just off going what darren said and can i say that job is worth a stunning £1600.00 my luck had come in then i done the old get round all the trades and have got in good with a sparky and he has give me a job to, and with family jobs to do who know what will happen leave my job??? might
but this all down to nett!!! if you read this darren HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO DO THIS FLOOR!!! :lol: just joking mate just a on going joke any way im off you will be sick of me by now later all thanks for reading this and take care, and good luck in the tiling trade!!!!!!!!!:hurray:

 

[xc7075]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

the course was well worth the money i would advise any one to go on it thanks

 

[Rosco0110]

Re: Was your course any good....

My course was NETT, actually sat next to ivegotsTile. Course was very good, had some skills previous to course, but Darren added loads more and gave me a lot of confidence. Own business been running now for 8 months and just getting busier and busier. You do learn a lot after the course on the job, but for using correct adhesive etc, planning, and some business tips Darren is the man.:hurray:

 

[robjoe90]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

i did a course pre xmas but have been so busy with stuff i havnt posted yet . i thought the course was excellent and the pace was fast which i like but some might find it intimidating , though as darren kept saying though he,s giving you the information and the techniques you can practice laying tiles in your own time .
i actually give lectures and train people at work myself and darren puts everything over superbly .
i highly recommend the nett , since doing the course ive tiled my own kitchen walls and floor , a few other jobs and im booked up to the middle of march . doing my 1st ufh job soon !
i admit i only do tiling part time but i get plenty of work and ive only just started.

 

[Chris Brown]

feedback for north east tiling

i recently completed the course on 14 jan 08. I done the whole 5 days and what a course it was i done the course as resetlement for leaving the army after doing 10 yrs. I never really thought of it as a carear until i done it as ive done a hell of a lot of courses whilst in the army and this course really is the best ive done I would recommend it to anyone i really learned so much not just about tiling but the bussiness side aswell. Thanks again to Darren and Tracey

 

[Dougstar]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Just finished NETT course over the two weekends, had done some tiling in the house before i went on course and am now in the process of ripping them all up.

Have to say the course was excellent and certainly gives you the knowledge and confidence to branch out and go it alone. Darrens methods are first class and make it very simple but effective to understand.

Stayed at the seacrest which was first class.

Note if your going on course, South Shields has a very good night life (Glitterball)this is a bad mistake as me and a few of the boys found out, no sleep and sore heads make very wonky tilers!

Dougie

 

[geordieboy]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Hi i did the courses at NETT back at the begining of nov was part of my redundency package. I went in as a total novice and was very suprised at how much i learned and would highly recomend it to any one .

 

[playforth]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Hi Everyone,
just wanted to give some feedback for NETT course i attended on the 28/01/08 the course is worth every penny, Darren and Tracey plus the rest of the staff make the course really enjoyable, i was very surprised just how much you can learn in 4 days, there is a lot to take in, but Darren is an excellent teacher and as long as you listen you will learn, i did the course while visiting from Australia and chose this course based on the feedback i had seen on the forum, i would definately reccomend this course to anyone, great value, thanks again to darren and Tracey

regards

Chris

 

[Enzman]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

hay all,

just completed the course at NETT. I attended it on the 4th feb 08'. And what an amazing course it was. Darren was excellent with his way of teaching. Straight to the point with no messing. All the information he gave was worth its weight in gold. Really intense, with loads and loads of info.

Tracey was great also with her tea and coffee making skills, and very helpful with any questions you may need answering. Also the tools that Darren has are top tools. Quality gear at great prices!! I must say the course is really intense, so if your thinking cap is not sitting on your head correctly you will miss important information.

I found it like learning to drive. All the info is given to you (as long as your listening with 100% attention on what darren is saying), and when you leave your head will feel like mush! Once settled all the info he gave you can be recalled easily as its all locked away in your brain. You can then go away and with the knowledge darren has given you practise what you have learned in your own time, without being rushed and at your own pace, or you can jump straight into your first job with confidence.

The boys that help out darren are great also. There always at hand if your having a little trouble with something. GOOD ON YOU BOYS!!!

I strongly recommend this course to anyone if your serious about tiling!!

THANX AGAIN TO EVERYONE AT NETT!!!

Enzo!!

 

[MAKAM PETE]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Hi just completed the course last week, also did the natural stone. It was a fantastic course, I have only did DIY tiling and basically didn't do that good of a job. I didn't realise how much prep and knowledge went into tiling but i doo now thanks to Darren and Tracey. I am hoping to be self-employed in the next few weeks, got appointment with the BIC today and business link tomorrow so fingers crossed. Worked in factories for last 14 years and need a change and want to be in control of my own future. Once again thanks to Darren and Tracey for their support and excellent course.

 

[rgn45]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

hi all. Completed the NETT courses including the natural stone one day end of nov, early dec last year. What an excellent course. Only one of two women on the course but everyone was great. Best course i have been on - and have been on a fair few, having been in the army and then retrained as a nurse. Now for another change in career :lol:. Am now in the process of setting up tiling business, have been in contact with business link who got in contact with the wellend enterprise agency and have now completed several courses in setting up business. Due to go on another two courses next month. Not done much else until now has have been snowed under with agency nursing work since january. Off sick at the moment so trying to get the tiling business essentials up and running. Looks like my next tiling job is going to be 3 natural stone floors..... cant wait!!
Thats enough from me for now. Would recommend the NETT courses to anyone. Darren and Tracey are excellent and instill confidence into you from the start. Great course!

Lorna

 

[andy-h]

jusy done the NETT course.

just got home from NETT did'nt realise it's just not tiling you learn but the business side of it as well.its suprising ow much you can learn in just 4 days darren is so switched on,i can't compare against any other tiling course as NETT is the only 1 i've been on,so if your thinking about just tiling part time or going down the self employed route this is the course for everyone but be prepered to listen as theirs plenty to take in, so thanks to darren tracey + staff its been an enjoyable week & would recomend to anyone thinking about taking up tiling.

 

[andy-h]

completed NETT course.

just got home from NETT did'nt realise it's just not tiling you learn but the business side of it as well.its suprising ow much you can learn in just 4 days darren is so switched on,i can't compare against any other tiling course as NETT is the only 1 i've been on,so if your thinking about just tiling part time or going down the self employed route this is the course for everyone but be prepered to listen as theirs plenty to take in, so thanks to darren tracey + staff its been an enjoyable week & would recomend to anyone thinking about taking up tiling.:hurray: :hurray:

 

[tileform]

NETT

Just completed the NETT 4 day course - i'm in on the natural stone next week

Very informative, Darren gives you all the information you need to go ahead and be confident in what you are doing. Great techniques - some of the things he shows you, you stand and shake your head because they now seem so simple!

Anyone thinking of tiling, whether for a new career or just for themselves, get yourself on this course and you really wont regret it

Great stuff Darren and thanks again :hurray:



Dean

 

[tile]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Just came bk off the nett course and wota course it was.coverd everything there is to know and a bit more.very fast paced head was spinning everynite just so much info given to you, you really gotta listen hard. great methods for everything.
A must course for anyone looking to go places in tiling. a big thank you to darren tracey and the guys:hurray:

 

[DEN]

Re: North East Tiling Training - Tyne and Wear

Just finished the 4 day tiling course at NETT.I heard so many good things about this course and it certainly did not dissapoint.
The course is proffesionally structured by Darren and Tracy,and covers everything about business side of things,tools for the job,adhesives to use,where to get the work and maximise your earning potential.Darren uses a wide variety of methods for the tiling which are so amazingly clever, but really simple. There a lots of issues to deal with but Darren is straight to the point,there is a lot to take in so you must listen very carefully,that is the key.
Colin and Paul are really helpful too,so anything you are not sure of,they are only too willing to help.The course is very fast paced but with 20+years experience behind him,Darren certainly knows his stuff and all this knowledge is passed on to you.I would highly recommend this course to anyone if you want to become a proffesional tiler,this is the place to go!Thanks to Tracy for selling the course to me and debs with her help too.

CHEERS

DEN