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I must just correct the guy who listed the NVQ units above, for the FULL NVQ 2 the mandatories are VR 01, 02, 03, 66 and 67. The rest are options, the simplest of which is VR 65 skimming. I think what you have listed is the BASIC route. Robospread

Hi Gav robospread here. What )!""rse holes. Its worth checking with citizens advice but im pretty sure that by law you are entitled the opportuny to put it right. Also I dont know if you already do it but it is worth prepare a contract just something brief that you and the customer agree on...

If you are an experienced plasterer looking to get your NVQ2 then consider EWPA ( experienced worker practical assessed route). Its a two day assessment, the first day you will work in a pre-prepared room and carry out all of the aspects of the NVQ 2 ie internal, external, dot and dab, screeding...

Hi Danny ive got a good tip for when you are preping for a tiler next time. Layb on what you need let it pull in tackyish then just devil float it up. The tiler gets a good key, youve done a set in half the time. Good tip if on metrage or just need to get away a bit sharpish.Why polish something...

Re: Perfect skimmin achievable without plastic tro I think the secret to perfect skimming is firstly in the way you lay your two coats on and then its all about timing. Make sure your trowel/s have nicely worn in corners, this does away with the lines straight away as you lay on. As you lay on...

our city and guilds is 2400 and additional is funding is available depending on your circumstances. The basic difference is, When you have an NVQ 2 it means you have learnt apprentice style one or two days a week at college and the rest on site so you are already experienced. City and guilds and...

I know you are a gold trowel fan and I think they offer a City and Guilds course but here where I work we do offer one cheaper. I wont name the place as im not here to advertise.Mail me direct if you want more info. But I will say the city and guilds is a higher level NVQ1 but not as good as an...

Hi Danny Teachers can earn between 24 and 30k depending on your quals. Colleges are the worst payers and if you have plenty of plastering work at 120 a day ish you will earn more that way. On the other hand if its regular money, security and career prospects you are after go the education route...

HI Danny Teaching just sounded cool at the time and wanted the whole career and security for the family. But tell you what Danny I would encourage you to go into it. There is a real lack of enthusisastic young people like you passing on the trade. Get youre NVQ as i think you plan to and then...

If it was before 95' it would have been howard and dave two small round old boys ( good lads ) I was only 28/9 when i worked there. How did you enjoy your time there, I actually think Howard is a gem of an instructor, he taught me more about teaching plastering than so called lecturers in...

Morning Danny, My names Adrian, worked there back in 2005/06 why the interest do you have dealings with them?

Hi there robospread here what do you want to know about Building skills i used to work there?

Hi reg Robpspread here welcome. Could you tell me who provides this fifteen week course its the first ive heard of it .Ta.

Ok firstly yes you can get CSCS card without an NVQ but you must have at least some basic quals ie ICA or level 1 city and guilds but then you are still only eligible for 1 year trainee card, still better than a slap in the face! Danny you can still get NVQ 2 but you need the basic route as...

Whats the verdict on The South West School of Plastering out there? :)