Frequently Asked Questions
Where is our Academy located?
The Barn Pound Lane Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6RJ
Where can I smoke ?
We allow smoking in our garden at the back of the academy. Smoking is not allowed to the front of the building.
Where can I get lunch ?
As we are in a village on the outskirts of Ashford there is no large fast food amenities nearby. Sandwiches can be brought from the village shop of nearby Tescos. The easiest option is to bring your own lunch. We have coffee / tea facilities / microwave at our academy.
What time does my course start ?
Generally all our courses start at 10am but please check your joining instructions.
Is there parking space at the academy?
There are lots of free parking spaces available at our academy.
How long is my course ?
When you book your course you will receive joining instructions as an attachment in an email. The duration of your course will be in the joining instructions.
Do I need to purchase a kit to do the course ?
No we supply all the equipment and resources needed for your course. Our trainer will advise you on purchasing kits so please wait until your training day to find out.
Do I need to provide models for my course ?
No we have an active large FB group where we source our models from. Most of our courses we provide 2 models per student - one model for practice and one model for assessment.
Can I use public transport to get to the academy ?
We are on a bus route from Ashford and about 3 miles from train station.