FAQs
Below are some of the F.A.Q.’s that we receive, if you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
I have always wanted to learn a new skill like the ones detailed in your courses, but I've never completed this type of work before.
Our 5 and 10 day courses in plastering, plumbing, tiling, joinery, kitchen fitting, painting and decorating and foundation electrical are aimed at people with none or very little experience and are aimed at teaching people new skills and the majority of people that attend the courses have never had any experience in that line of work before. Everyone on the course has their own training area and therefore you can work at your own pace throughout the course and the ongoing advice and guidance will be to suit each individual.
If for any reason you struggle with an element of the course we will give you extra time at no extra cost to enable you to reach the standard we expect.
After completing our courses a high number of our attendees have used the skills they have learnt to either complete work on their own property, or for family and friends and/or are either working self employed on either a part time or full time basis. A number have also gained employment in their trade of choice after completing training at our centres. Please view the partnerships and success stories page to view details of success stories.
Attendees on our courses are all in a similar situation and the age range of attendees is from early 20's to late 50's. Our courses are attended by both men and women.
Class sizes are kept small with no more than 10 attendees on each course and all attendees are on a course by their own choice and want to learn, so you have no worries of training in a bay next to someone who has been sent on a course.
Will I become a fully qualified plumber, plasterer, tiler, painter and decorator, etc after completing the course? WILL I EARN £50,000+ A YEAR AS SOME COMPANIES STATE?
No, and if anywhere offering courses state that you will be then you should be wary of them. Our courses are aimed at giving people a start in the respective trades by teaching them the basic skills required and enabling them to practice what they have been taught in a realistic setting to increase their confidence. After completing our courses you will be able to carry out work to a high standard, although technically you are not a fully qualified trades person as you have not achieved all of the available qualifications related to that trade. For example, just because you attend and pass the Domestic Electrical Installers course including Part P it does not mean that you are a fully qualified electrician.
We do have a large number of people who complete paid work after completing a course and a number have become full time trades people but you need to be realistic on future earnings especially in the first period of working for yourself.
Someone I know has attended a similar course at a different training school and they weren’t happy with the course. I’m worried that I might be wasting my money. How do I know I’m not?
Unfortunately, there are courses offered by centres that don’t operate to the same high standards and levels of quality that we do. We recommend you visit our training centre while a course is running so you can discuss its content with both the tutors and students, and you can see the facility for yourself. We’ve had very positive feedback from our students to date which we’ve kept record of, and you’re welcome to read over their comments as well.
Since we’re accredited by a number of awarding bodies, such as CAA, City & Guilds, NOCN, EAL, EDI and BPEC, we are regularly assessed so our quality remains high. Please note that we are not associated with any other training centre, we only have two centres, one in Willenhall Nr. Wolverhampton and one in Stoke-on-Trent.
Be aware of training centres that do not provide written details of their courses with all costs clearly printed or training centres that arrange for people to visit you in your home. We advise that you view all training centres in person and speak with the course tutors and students that are on the courses.
Will I have any support after I’ve finished the course?
Yes support is available after you have completed a course and you are welcome to phone, email or call into the training centre to discuss any queries with a member of our team. You can also contact your tutor directly to discuss any issues.
I am planning to attend the course so as to work for myself in the respective trade, would I be able to get insurance?
Yes, it is possible to obtain insurance after completing our courses and we can provide details of reputable insurance brokers who can arrange this for you.
Do you provide any other business support?
We are happy to give you guidance on pricing jobs, building customer relations and writing a business plan. We will also provide you with details of small business support groups and contacts and prices for business cards, flyers, tools, materials, etc. Organisations such as Business Link also offer excellent information, advice and guidance relating to working for yourself, either part time or full time and we can provide you with this infomation whilst at our training centres. On a regular basis we offer free sessions on starting your own business which are delivered by Business Link.
Do I get a certificate at the end of the course?
If you attend one of our courses that contains an accredited assessment then you will recieve a certificate via post by recorded delivery once the awarding body has issued them.
Do I need to bring my own tools when I start the course?
No, we will provide all tools and materials required over the duration of the course. It is essential that you bring suitable clothing and your own safety footwear.
Is it possible to learn so much in 5 / 10 days?
Yes, because the courses that we offer have been designed so that you are always busy throughout the course with minimum breaks.
We also don’t try to cover too many areas in each course. We would rather you achieve a high standard in the key areas through practice. For those who wish to learn more areas of a trade or want to practice further then we do offer courses of a longer duration.
NOTE: If you are still unsure of the level you will achieve then please visit the training centre towards the end of a course to see yourself what is possible. You will be impressed by what you can and will achieve.