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Completing CompTIA A+ Courses

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Having a CompTIA A+ certification is a must if you are trying to have a career as a computer support technician. In order to have this certification you need to be able to pass the CompTia A+ exam. This is part of the corporations like Microsoft, Novell, and HP. Having this certification proves that you are capable of installing, troubleshoots, networking, and protecting computers.

Since you will be a computer support technician, you will be doing this to other people’s computers and need to be well skilled and highly trained. There are even some companies that have made having this certification necessary for service technicians and you won’t be able to work without it. You have to take 2 exams in order to get the CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTia A+ Essential’s exam 220-701 and Practical Application exam 220-702.

You may not be sure that you are able to pass the test. You might need to refresh your memory on some of the information. For this reason there are CompTia A+ Courses you can take to provide you with all the information needed to pass the exams. CompTia A+ Courses can be taken anywhere from 1-12 months and you need at least 1-12 months experience with computers in order to take the test to become certified CompTia A+ Courses provide you with all the knowledge needed to pass the exam, get the certification, do the work and even provides you with knowledge on some computer based programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Over 700,000 people have become CompTia A+ Certified since the program was created in 1993. After taking and passing the exam you will have the skills and certification necessary to become an entry level IT worker and you will have 500 hours of experience under your belt also if you take the CompTia A+ Courses before examination.

Tiling – The Many Types of Tiling Courses Available

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There seem to be as many types of tiling courses as there exist baby names – and that’s saying something!

Let’s take a look at some of the courses available (just a drop in the pond):

  • Plastic Tiling
  • Ceramic Tiling
  • Roof Tiling
  • Mosaic Tiling
  • Wooden (Hardwood) Floor Tiling
  • Bathroom Tiling
  • Wall Tiling
  • Decorative Tiling
  • Mirror Tiling
  • Clay and Quarry Garden Tiling
  • Tiling Repair
  • Cork Tiling
  • Tiling for heated under-flooring

There are also various times scheduled for each of them:

  • One week tiling course
  • Two week tiling course
  • Four week tiling course
  • Weekend tiling courses
  • Specialized tiling courses (which include mosaic or even Victorian tiling).

There certainly is a vast array to choose from.  You need to decide then which one would be suitable for your personal requirements and plans for the future.  Ask yourself:

  • Do I just want to increase my general knowledge to be able to do my own tiling around the house an for relations and friends?
  • Would I like to become a professional tiler as a career?
  • Would I like to open my own tiling business?
  • Do I need advanced tiling courses?
  • Should I do an artistic tiling course or more to assist the family budget or to make a profession out of it?
  • Do I desire to open my creative and artistic abilities by learning decorative tiling?

Once you have made up your mind, the world is your oyster.

If you are planning to open up your own tiling business company:

  • an advanced tiling course might mean that you could even have access to business start-up guidance;
  • you will find out all about the S.T.A.R. Workmanship Warranty Scheme; and
  • learn how to gain an NVQ qualification.

By the time you finish your tiling course, you will have learned (amongst the basics) all about the following – from beginning of the tiling job to completion:

  • Using clay and quarry stone – how to grade it, cut it and use it.
  • Ceramic, mosaic, Victorian and large tiles.
  • Self-leveling, testing and fitting under-tile heating.
  • Fixing and cutting of tiles with experience in leveling and tanking.
  • How to work with minimum wastage.
  • How to set all sorts of tiling in awkward places.
  • How to use decorative layouts and borders on floors and walls.

After completing your course in under-floor heating, you will also be proudly registered as an experienced Themonet Fitter.

Mosaic tiling classes are sometimes of shorter duration, but work on Victorian tiling classes last up to a week.  The designs are made up of intricate geometric patterns and shapes using special Victorian tiles specially manufactured for just this purpose.  Approximately 250 individual pieces are utilized per square metre alone.  The market for qualified Victorian tilers is excellent, this old tiling method having regained its former popularity especially in entrance foyers.

If you are looking for a steady and lucrative way of earning a living, seriously consider going on a certified tiling course.  With this type of skill under your belt, you can travel and work basically anywhere in the world.