I agree you wont get much done on a 5-10 day course. I did the 6 week course and that was pretty intensive, at £2500 it was expensive. But it got me a qualification and im doing great thanks. It is about the person and how badly they want to succeed. I got two kids and a mortgage so i had to get it done and work hard. Im self employed now and doing great thanks.
Dont see what the issue is really boys plastering is plastering, we are all in the same boat as in we all started in the same position. Just those who wanted it are here and those who didnt arent.
Its quite sad listening to some of the comments but its easy to hide in a forum and stir things around. To those who do like a bit of stirring, i got the kettle on, come make my tea, one sugar and stir it till i say its stop