Hi
No real training as far as I am aware... I have been doing this for 3 years now and have learned a few things on the way but only had a bit of training from the guy I bought the kit from.
If you want to come and spend a day with me then no problem, we are not too far away from eachother... not too close either
It is worth setting yourself up correctly from the beginning as far as kit is concerned, you will only be disappointed in the future if you don't.
Loads of work out there though especially at this time of year.
There is a guy in Southampton who is selling his kit (medical reasons for packing it in) who I have worked with on different projects... all the gear and well kept. Includes a van with a cherry picker too!
If you want to speak to him, let me know.
Hope this helps.
Andy