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Discussion in 'Flooring Courses' started by okcomputer, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. okcomputer

    okcomputer Member

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    Hi , I’m looking to change my career and I’ve been thinking about getting into carper fitting and flooring for a while now. I may have an option of training with someone soon but not sure yet.
    Anyway I have a couple of weeks holiday at the end of the month and there is a position available on the FITA basic carpet course, it’s quite expensive but I’m considering booking up this week, just wondered if it would be worthwhile or not ?

    thanks
     
  2. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    It’s a start but it really is the basics of carpet fitting, personally I would recommend finding a good fitter you can shadow, book all the courses you can and do the apprenticeship with floorskills, 1 course really isn’t going to do much for you.


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  3. okcomputer

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    Ideally I would like to work with someone if I can. I’m also in Scotland, so unsure what’s available here course wise.
     
  4. Floorever

    Floorever Well-Known Member

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    Glasgow college do a flooring course I think so you could enrol on that, it would be one or two years. Probably 1 day a week.
    That plus an apprenticeship would be the best route!
     
  5. okcomputer

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    Great, thanks for the replies. I’ve emailed the college for more information.
     
  6. okcomputer

    okcomputer Member

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    I’ve opted for the floorskills basic carpet level 1 and 2 will give me something to do in my holidays . Also I’ve managed to arrange work a couple of days a week with my pal who’s a joiner doing kitchens and bathrooms.
     
  7. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Great course that. I did it last year. Learnt loads.
     
  8. okcomputer

    okcomputer Member

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    That’s good to know, wasn’t sure if I was wasting cash or not. Hopefully a good starting point for me.
     
  9. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    The main instructor Rob is another level. Used to sub to me years back. Knows everything mate so you will be well looked after.
     
  10. okcomputer

    okcomputer Member

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    Excellent, feel better about my decision now. I’m desperate to get into the flooring industry.
     
  11. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Where in ScotLand are you
     
  12. okcomputer

    okcomputer Member

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    I’m in Dumfries
     
  13. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Pity your not up Elgin way as my mate has a shop that way
     
  14. okcomputer

    okcomputer Member

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    Year bit of a distance. Thanks anyway
     

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