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Be the Best with BAL!

The importance of correct training should never be underestimated. As the UK's most trusted name for professional wall and floor tiling adhesives and grouts, BAL has also set the standard for training quality. We have a range of courses suitable for both apprentices/inexperienced and experienced professional tilers.

We offer:

Practical Courses and Assessment

BAL regional Training Centres have become the premier operation in the UK for the training and assessment of tilers at all levels. We offer a broad range of innovative courses that provide a solid grounding in the practical and theoretical skills required to become a professional tile fixer. To date, BAL Training Centres have trained over 5000 delegates since their launch in 1992; including tiling apprentices, property developers and trade distributors.

The portfolio of tiling courses available has been tailored to provide the most up-to-date information on tiling products, specification knowledge and application skills. Requests for bespoke training programmes from companies with specific needs and requirements are also considered.

The BAL Training Centre in Stoke on Trent is endorsed by The Tile Association (TTA) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), and have been highly commended by the National Training Association (NTA).

Courses Available:

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Training Calendar
View the BAL Training Calendar and see when the next training events are taking place

For further information please contact Janet Webster, Training Administrator on:


Tel: 01782 591120

Fax:01782 591121

Email: training@building-adhesives.com

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Online E-Learning Module

The 'Importance of Selecting the Right BAL Products' is an on-line 1 hour free flexible course which explains and demonstrates why a staged selection process, from preparation to finishing, along with key practical tips, is essential to a successful tiling installation.

The course covers primers, adhesives, grouts, sealants and more. It includes both pre and post self-assessment testing together with frequent knowledge checks at various stages. On successful completion of the course it will even deliver a formal pass certificate if required!

Perfect for new entrants to the tiling market but also a useful refresher for the those with more experience.

Why not try the online course now!

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BAL Training Centre Venues:


Stoke On Trent
BAL Training Centre, Longton Road
Trentham, Stoke on Trent
Staffs
ST4 8JB

Tel: 01782 591123
Fax: 01782 591121


Bristol
BAL Training Centre
Aldermoor Way, Longwell Green
Bristol, Avon
BS30 7DA
Tel : 01782 591123
Fax: 01782 591121



Manchester
BAL Training Centre
1-13 Montford Street
Salford, Manchester
M50 2XD
Tel : 01782 591123
Fax: 01782 591121



Sheffield
BAL Training Centre
The Yorkshire Tile Co Ltd
Hill Street
Brammall Lane
Sheffield
S2 4SP
Tel : 0114 273 1133



Leeds
BAL Training Centre
The Yorkshire Tile Co Ltd
Stanningley Road
Armley
Leeds
LS12 3LW
Tel : 0113 279 4611



Ipswich
BAL Training Centre
Ceramic Tiles Ltd
46 Boss Hall Business Park
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 5BN
Tel : 01473 745478



Southampton
BAL Training Centre
Hampshire Tile Warehouse Ltd
Unit D, Centurion Industrial Park
Bitterne Road West
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 1UB
Tel : 02380 639977



Newcastle-upon-Tyne
BAL Training Centre
YTC Nortile
Walker Road
Byker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE6 2XW
Tel: 0191 2766679
Fax: 0191 2652324


Croydon
BAL Training Centre
Boyden Tiles
Unit 2
Kimpton Park Way
Sutton
Surrey
SM3 9QS
Tel. 0208 641 2448


BAL Approved Training Course Venues:



Tile fixer courses are now running at the following BAL Approved training centres: -


ACCESS TRAINING
Unit 6, Llandough Industrial Estate
Penarth Road, Cardiff
CF11 8RR
Tel: 0800 345 7492
Website: www.accesstrainingwales.co.uk