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Still can't shake off wanting to learn a trade. Fed up in my current role. I've put some money aside for a course, the question is is plastering the right option? Tiling is the other on my list. what has the best future? earning potential etc etc. I know these courses won't turn me into a...

So what book are you choosing?

Thanks Logan, I know you recommend the gold trowel courses don't you. Will have to look into them more and consider taking holiday to do course

Probably so, would depend on the pay and hours available but will be tough to drop far below £100/day and I don't think I'm going to get near that as a novice and no plastering qualifications or experience. Might start painting and decorating, if you can piss you can paint right?!

Does anyone have experience Trade-Ability in Nottingham. They have some reasonable cost, beginners courses, which can also be done at weekends. Although not expecting t pick up loads, its like a decent entry level course? After my first post last year I haven't given up on switching careers -...

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Hi, Can anyone recommend a decent basic plastering course somewhere in the East Midlands area. Ideally Part Time evenings or weekends? Also on a somewhat related note for future reference what is the quickest way to get NVQ2? Thanks for the help

I'm away for 2 days and this picture is what greets me!!

Leicestershire - North West to be precise

Okay I'll give this ago - cheers

I have considered tiling as well yes. What makes you mention tiling as an option? I would be interested to know your thoughts

As someone working alongside other trades- what, if any, trades would you say are worth pursuing?

A lot to think about I know and it will take time. With all the negativity about plastering...from plasterers what trades would you say are worth pursing then?

Problem is everyday is a bad day currently and for the past year

Just a trade that most appeals to me even though I keep reading its a dying trade