Advanced Tiling and Plumbing Course – 2 Weeks – £1,100
This course is ideal as it is a combination of our 5-day tiling and 5-day plumbing course at a discounted...
Our 4-day Saturday tiling course is a perfect course for beginners into the trade and DIY enthusiasts looking to master tiling skills. During this tiling course you will fix 150 x 150mm wall tiles, you will fix 200 x 100mm tiles in a brick wall pattern, you will tile in and around a window, you will lay floor tiles and you will grout wall and floor tiles. You will also cut tiles around obstacles such as pipes and sockets. You are taught by a tiler who has 20 years experience working as a tiler and bathroom installer.
“I think the course is well run, good teacher who explains and demonstrates well and who is always there to help and answer any questions. I think the college is set up well, all the bays, tools etc. It’s a very useful course and I’ll surely use the skills I’ve learnt to complete jobs and potentially become a tiler as a job”.
“Mick was one of the best instructors I have had at the college he certainly knows his stuff but was also able to transfer his knowledge to his students. Most interesting and useful parts were setting out, cutting for pipes, using the levelling system, making non-square cuts, accounting for non-true walls, using the wet cutter. A highly enjoyable course. I now feel confident to tile at home and for paid jobs”.
“Tiling is both a very helpful and highly practical skill to learn. I’m glad that I’ve learnt a very valuable life skills. What I like about the college is hands on learning, industry relevant skills, career opportunities, good return of investment, very supportive environment. What I found the most interesting and useful parts of the course where hands on practice / skill application, assessment and feedback, interactive activities”.
“What I like about the college is the explain, demonstrate and imitate teaching methodology. There is nothing that could be improved, all aspects were excellent”.
“I would recommend this course to others, excellent learning environment, excellent tutor. Thank you for a very useful and productive course”.
This intensive weekend course is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed for both wall and floor tiling.
From the very first morning, you’ll start hands-on work by fixing wall tiles. Throughout the course, you will complete a range of essential tiling tasks, including:
Fixing 150mm x 150mm wall tiles
Fixing 200mm x 100mm wall tiles in a brick-bond pattern, including continuing the pattern around a corner
Tiling around and inside a window opening, including fitting tile trims
Grouting wall tiles
Applying silicone to internal tiled corners
Fixing and grouting floor tiles
Cutting tiles neatly around obstacles such as pipes, sockets, and corners
Alongside the practical sessions, you’ll also learn how to:
Prepare different wall and floor surfaces correctly
Choose suitable materials, including the right adhesives for various tiles and backgrounds
Understand when and how to use products like primers, sealers, tanking kits, and uncoupling membranes
Accurately set out and plan your tiling layout before starting any job
Use a laser level effectively for precise tiling
You’ll receive your tutor’s contact details for continued support even after completing the course.
After finishing this training, you’ll also have the option to progress onto the City & Guilds Tiling Assessment Course, which can be attended separately.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on course designed for motivated adult learners. Each day is packed with practical tiling activities, ensuring you gain maximum experience and confidence within a short period.
This course runs over four consecutive Saturdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The total cost of the Saturday Tiling Course is £575 (including VAT).
To secure your place, we require a £150 deposit, with the remaining balance due four weeks before your course start date.
Payments can be made by card, bank transfer, or PayPal. PayPal may also offer the option to spread the cost over three monthly interest-free instalments.
The next available date we have for our Saturday tiling course is
Our training centre is located in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 2DJ).
We are an independent training provider with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality, hands-on courses. Please note that we operate exclusively from our Stoke-on-Trent centre and do not have any other locations in the UK.
Local accommodation is available nearby from around £30 per night — contact us for details or recommendations.
Upon completing the course, you will receive an attendance certificate detailing all the skills and topics you have covered.
You’ll also have the opportunity to progress towards a City & Guilds certification.
This involves returning to the centre for an additional three days of assessment, which can be completed either consecutively or on separate days to suit your schedule.
Our success stories highlight the remarkable journeys of our learners — from enrolling in our courses to achieving tangible, real-world outcomes. Whether it’s a career change, skill development, or personal growth, their achievements inspire us all.
Success Stories
We value every voice. The feedback we receive helps us grow, improve, and continue delivering the best possible experience. Here’s what our learners have to say about their journey with us.
Feedback
Choosing the right training centre is key to reaching your goals. At Construction Skills College, we provide expert instructors, practical hands-on training, and tailored support to boost your success. When you compare our course content with others, you’ll see we cover more in the same or less time. We achieve this by minimizing classroom sessions and focusing on real-world practical work—not small, low-value projects that don’t prepare you for actual job sites.
Choosing A Training CentreNo prior experience is required for our 5, 9, or 10-day training courses, as they are specifically designed for individuals with little to no previous experience.
For NVQ assessments, you must be actively working in the trade, as assessments are conducted in the workplace.
There a couple of training centres who offer similar courses and qualifications which are cheaper than ours, but compare what is covered during the course. You will find these centres teach you what you need to pass an assessment rather than also teach you the skills needed to complete work in the real world. If unsure please contact us and we can discuss the course content of both centres and advice what is best for your future aims.
There are also some training centres offering courses which are longer in duration than ours and cost more than ours, but they don’t actually cover more than we do. They spend more time talking than doing.
We have designed our courses to be intensive and comprehensive with what is covered. We appreciate time is precious and so ensure we fit as much as we can into each course and give you after course support as well.
The courses are fairly priced, taking into account the amount of materials used on the courses and the high level of teaching by experienced trades people.
You are investing time and money to learn and develop your skill set and we are here to help you succeed. We have been helping people change careers and complete projects on their own properties for over 20 years.
Yes, you’re welcome to arrange a visit to our training centre whilst a course is running. If possible, visiting near the end of a course is ideal, as you’ll see the quality of work produced by people on the course. Whilst at the centre we can explain what is completed during the course and answer any questions you may have.
After completing your course you could progress into employment or self-employment. A number of our learners are now working for a company completing work related to trades they studies at our training centre.
Many more have progressed into self-employment, either in a trade specific role such as a plasterer or a plumber, or combining their skills to become a bathroom installer, a kitchen installer, property developer or working in property maintenance.
Others have progressed into further education to gain gas-safe qualifications, further electrical qualifications and NVQs.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss your aims after completing your course.
Support provided when choosing a course
We will provide you with as much information, advice and guidance as we possibly can and if we are not able to offer you the course that best suits your needs or give you the information you require we will signpost you to somewhere that is able to. We do not pressure you to book onto any course and if we feel that you would be better suited to a course we do not offer then we will give you the contact information of a college that does.
Hopefully the majority of the information you require is available on this website but if you have any questions at all then please contact us and we will help in any way we can.
We would like to invite you to attend the training centre to view the facilities and discuss the course with both the tutors and current learners. We suggest if possible that you visit our centre towards the end of a course as people in general are always happy at the beginning of training and you want to make sure that they are as happy at the end of the course. When you visit you will be free to discuss the course with current learners on a 1-to-1 basis, if someone has paid good money or used limited funding to attend a course and they are not happy they will definitely tell you. If you visit towards the end of a course you will also be able to see the standard that everyone on the course has achieved.
One of the most popular comments we receive on questionnaires is that people did not expect to reach the high standard that they do on a course, it is also one of the most popular negative comments that we receive by people who are not aware of what we offer as they will say ‘you won’t be any good after 10 days’, if you yourself are unsure then why not pop down for a pressure free look around.
During Training
During your time with us every member of staff will do their best to help you achieve your aims. You will be provided with supporting literature relating to your trade and have access to further reading to research the trade further in your own time.
If you struggle on any element of the course then we will provide additional training at no extra cost to ensure that you reach the required standard.
If you have any learning difficulties or disabilities or have any physical difficulties or disabilities then we will support you throughout and this additional support will remain between the centre and the individual. The majority of the training courses are practical based but if you do have any concerns then please contact the centre.
We will also provide you with additional information, advice and guidance relating to progression routes available after completing the course including further training, finding employment and starting to work for yourself. Whilst on a course please contact a member of staff if you require any further in information. Whilst you are at the centre there may be other courses running so if you have any questions relating to another trade please feel free to speak to the relevant tutor – they are all here to help you.
After Training
We will continue supporting you after you have completed a course with us and you can contact us either by email, phone, WhatsApp or in person to discuss any aspects that you covered on your course. For example you may wish to contact us to clarify how to complete a job or how to price a job or maybe to ask for information on writing a business plan.
Your tutors will give you their contact telephone numbers and email address so if you have any questions at all you can give them a call. It is invaluable to have this continuous support available and will give you the confidence to complete work away from the centre.
If you have access to ELC funding, we are an approved ELC learning provider.
Funding is currently available for our 6-week plastering course—please contact us for details.
Unfortunately, we do not offer funding for our other courses at this time.
Absolutely, our courses are hands-on and focused on equipping you with the practical skills needed to perform jobs independently outside our training centre. While there is some theory included, it’s kept minimal and directly relevant to the trade you’re learning—not theory for its own sake. The only entirely theory-based course is the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, which is an online course completed at your own pace.
We have one training centre located in Stoke-on-Trent. We are not affiliated with any other training centres in the UK.
We are honestly worth travelling too. Nearby there are hotels, B&Bs, Airbnb, campsites, etc. You can stay from £125 a week.
You can enrol by contacting us directly at 01782 837007, emailing us at enquiries@tradeteacher.co.uk, or using the “Book Now” option on our website.
Become Part of Our Success Stories
