Learn a new trade

[Lannister902]

Hi,
I feel like I need a new direction in life, and I'd like to learning a building type trade I think I could excel in.

What sort of trade would a novice like me, that has NO issue with hard work, BUT can have a little difficulty in learning new things (long story, but due to health reasons) could I consider?
Then I say 'I have difficulties with learning new things' I just take a little longer to pick new things up, but once I get the hang of it, I'd like to think I'm as good as the person next to me.

Thanks

[Saleen836]

How quick do you want to learn will go some way to dictate which trade you choose, a carpenter/electrician/plumber sort of trade will all require college courses for a few years if you want o be taken seriously, trades such as a plasterer/tape &jointer/dryliner & tacker you can learn on the job and no college course needed,there are courses available for these but not worth the time/expense.

Where are you based? there is a drylining/plastering company in Wiltshire that are advertising for trainees

[Lannister902]

Hi,
I live in the south of Birmingham, on the boundary of Solihull.
due to time, finances and other commitments, I wouldn't be able to do any sort of college course, as much as I'd like to!

[BigGingerBob]

I work on the roads now after Covid stopped my old Job.
I've never done anything like this before and the training is on the job.
Not quite a trade but it's manual hard work and you may well be able to take it and run your own business later on with it.
Maybe give that a go, give HW Martin a go or Highway Fencing for crash barrier work.

I think the usual trades (sparks, carpentry, plumbing, etc) will usually need a few years as an apprentice and/or college

[TCX]

Not exactly a trade,but construction plant operator?
Lots of work round there on hs2,courses are around 1-2 week,firms like FlannerysLlynch,give new starts a chance?
Dumper drivers on £18+,360 excavators £20 hr

[andyA700]

How about something creative, where you don't need qualifications - photography, car valeting (detailing) etc.