Andrew Caldicott - Office Worker

Andrew attended the plastering course to learn the basics with a view to a potential new career, he said "Trade-Ability is local, gives quality training and is cost effective in comparison to others"

"Leigh was very helpful and good at explaining"

John Swinney - Postman and Property Developer from Nottingham

John came to Trade-Ability because of the "Price, location and weekend attendance"

"Leigh was informative about the basics of Tiling, willing to listen and give advice"

"I will probably advertise to work for myself"

" I would recommend this course because there was a pleasant atmosphere,informative instructor and good value for money"

Hugh Donnelly - Coastguard Skegness

With an extension and porch to build on his home property, Hugh decided to learn a little bit about his project before tackling it in earnest attending our course in Febuary 2008.

"The course was very good value for money, a freindly family business"

"John gave superb, freindly and patient instruction"

Hugh in work shop

Paul Rich - RAF Regiment SNCO

Paul had already attended Trade-Ability Plastering,Tiling and Bricklaying courses as part of his Resettlement grant.

When asked about the effectiveness of the Instuctor Paul said "Alan was very good, he gave a lot of information that was relevant and put it across in an easily understandable manner."

When asked what he had gained from the course "An understanding of Plumbing and how to rectify things that go wrong. It was great practise setting up a Y Plan system for Hot Water and Heating."

We asked Paul how he plans to use the skills he has gained " To start with I will use these skills in my own house, then branch out to friends and hopefully gain some customers in time"

Would Paul recommend Trade-Ability? "it was very enjoyable,conducted in a friendly environment and well taught by the Instructors"

Daniel English - Painter Decorator - Prince Build Peterborough

Daniel was given the opportunity to attend the Tiling course as a work placement from Prince Build. He said

"Everything I have learnt will help me become a good Tiler. I now have a new skill and confidence to fulfill my works needs"

"Leigh was effective and always willing to help. It was a good environment to learn in with a freindly atmosphere"

Simon Roberts - Plumber from Skegness

Simon said this of the Tiling course

"Being a Plumber when asked to fit a bathroom suite clients would ask for the room to be tiled as well"

"Leigh was a good instructor who explained everything clearly, giving me the confidence I wanted to go out measure and price a Job."

"I learnt so much considering the cost of the course"

Simon now plans to add Tiling to his Advertisements as another string to his bow.

Stefan Chester - Printer from Boston

Stefan's reason for attending the course was"To save money on jobs at home"

"The instuctor communicated well, gave clear instructions and was knowlegable"

He plans to use these skills "to do jobs at home and in houses of Family and Friends"

Darren Littledyke - RAF Driver

Darren carried out a Tiling course with the intention of carrying out home improvements and as a taster to a possible future career

"I now have the confidence and knowledge to attempt any job presented"

Simon Rolls - Army EOD

Simon travelled up from Warwickshire and stayed in a nearby B+B

"Trade-Ability offers an excellent hands on approach. We got straight into it and learnt from the off"

"Its a great value, quick intro to Bricklaying. Also a great workout for your back!"

Rachel Jones - RAF Technician, Scampton

Rachel will soon be leaving the RAF and is looking to pursue another career, possibly having her own plumbing business.

She chose Trade-Ability because "Location, course content, price and a helpful freindly service prior to the course starting"

"Alan is a highly knowledgeable, experienced tradesman who puts across information in an easy to understand manner"

"I now have the confidence to undertake a plumbing job and be able to investigate and solve problems"

Laurence Gregory - RAF Wittering

After attending Trade-Ability Tiling and plastering courses, Laurence wanted to do Plumbing in order to fit radiators and carry out DIY in his bathroom and kitchen. He said this of his Plumbing course:

"Alan is very knowledgeable and covered a lot of subjects. I now have a good understanding of how cold / hot / waste and central heating systems operate"

"Very good value for money and a very good introduction to plumbing"