he has owned his own business, for about 20yrs now ( Left school at 14 ) but thinking of going into another trade?
he knows he is not going to make the money he is on at the minute,but he is very hardworking, and willing to learn..any1 got any ideas or info on getting into a trade like this...live in midlands uk
2007-01-29 01:24:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
ask at your local college or ask at the job centre for adult courses
2007-01-29 01:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by ginger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plastering is a skill not a trade and speed is the most important point . get it on the wall covering every inch then (and only then) start smoothing it over , practise makes perfect so if you can get him a wall to practise on , if he doesn't get it right the first time strip the plaster off and do it again (don't try and plaster over mistakes) , if by the third time he hasn't got it acceptable for painting then it's probably not for him .
all this is assuming he has actually seen it being done ?
but remember the faster it goes on the better the finish will be !
my guy was a self taught plasterer/builder .
2007-01-29 09:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he know any one who knows anyone in the trade? Maybe they would let him tag along on jobs, especially side jobs. Then practice. My husband learned from a book then started doing the basement. He has improved and does excellent work (but he's slow!)
Note: I assume you mean the plastering done in finishing drywall.
2007-01-29 09:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by Karrose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea. Nobody uses plaster anymore ever since they came out with drywall. The only work a plasterer would get is repairs on older homes. Besides, if he becomes a plasterer, you are going to HATE doing laundry even worse. Tell him to find something else to do.
2007-01-29 09:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this website; www.plasteringschool.org.uk alternatively type in to google plastering courses midlands area and see what comes up. Try learn direct they may have a few options.
2007-01-29 09:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are courses out there some done at evening classes others at week long courses. I suggest that he explores all options, talks to people in the trade to find out the pros and cons, and all the best to him.
2007-01-29 09:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by KEITH M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best I can suggest is your local college night classes
2007-01-29 09:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by BobC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi..
If he is hardworking and wants to change his jobs he knows what he is doing!
2007-01-29 09:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if thats where his passion is i dont think htere is anything that will change his mind not even you ....he's made good decision in the past so let him take the risk it might turn tou ok in the end
2007-01-29 09:28:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋