NABAS Training - NABAS The Balloon and Party Professionals Association

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Our New Level 1 balloon and business basics course now ensures tips, techniques, calculations and job costing are fully covered, alongside principles and elements of designs, basic marketing, bouquets, garlands and arches – and now includes a fabulous glossy, colour manual packed full of information.

Level 2 has been designed as a natural progression to Level One where you’ll learn more techniques and work with other types of product and equipment.

Level 1 - Course Contents

WELCOME
INTRODUCING NABAS
BALLOONS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
-Latex
-Foils
-Bubbles
BALLOON RELEASES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
PIN IT N’ BIN IT
FLOATING ABILITY
-Qualatex Helium Chart
-Amscan Helium Chart
EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE, SUNLIGHT AND ALTITUDE ON BALLOONS
-Temprature
-Altitude
-Sunlight
ULTRA HI-FLOAT™
HELIUM/BALLOON GAS
SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
BALLOON GAS REGULATORS/FILLING KIT
BALLOON AIR INFLATION EQUIPMENT
BALLOON SAFETY AND ACCESSORIES/DECORATOR KIT
SIZING OF HELIUM / AIR FILLED BALLOONS
TYING BALLOONS AND ATTACHING RIBBON
DUPLETS AND CLUSTERS
BALLOON ARRANGEMENTS / BOUQUETS
LATEX DOUBLE BUBBLE
BALLOON IN A BOX AND REVEAL BALLOONS
CREATING GARLANDS
-Balloon Column
SPIRAL GARLAND CHART
BALLOON ARCH
-Arch Length Formula
TOPIARY
ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
-The elements
-The Principles
BUSINESS CURRICULUM – PRICING/COSTING A JOB
JOB COST FORM
PREPARING AN INVOICE
RISK ASSESSMENT
MARKETING AND SELLING
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – TIPS & TRICKS
USEFUL ADDRESSES
INSPIRATION FROM NABAS MEMBERS

Level 2 - Course Contents

Our updated Level Two class has been designed as a natural progression from the basic skills covered in Level One. As well as learning how to work with additional types of balloons, you will also learn more complex techniques which will allow you to confidently expand your portfolio of work. You will also receive a beautiful, informative colour manual to keep so you can refer to it as required.

Level Two course contents:

Link Balloons
Alternate Square Pack Wall
Large Latex Balloons (30″ & 3ft)
Gumball Deco Bubble / Globe Balloons
Latex Gumball / Gender Reveal
Introduction to Organics
Heat Sealing
Graduated Column
Framework
Spiral Heart
Job Costing
Insurance & Risk Assessments

Learning is a journey that never ends…Let us guide you down the right path for your successful business.

If you would like to be contacted regarding NABAS training courses, please complete this form and a local instructor will be in touch.

Whilst you’re waiting for a course, you should still join NABAS as you get a discount on all NABAS courses and training events. as well as the knowledge that you’re protected with our insurance, supported by our Facebook group and promoted on our website.

What makes a successful business?

• Training – this is a business investment. Give yourself the best head-start by understanding the science behind balloons and gases and top tips and techniques to give you confidence. As trends develop, training should be ongoing to give you the edge over your competitors.

• Peace of Mind – ensuring you have the best insurances in place to protect yourself and your customer.

• Excellent customer service and after sales service – to keep customers returning to your business again and again.

• Creating decor and services that customers want, using the highest quality, safety tested products.

• Job costing for profit. A business cannot be successful if it doesn’t turn a profit. All NABAS Training incorporates Pricing For Profit.

• Implementing effective marketing strategies.

Why Choose NABAS Training?

NABAS is an independent Trade Association focused on giving YOU the best of everything available. On our courses you learn about products from all manufacturers with no sales pitch.

Our Training program has been a crucial part of our organisation since it was created over 30 years ago and is constantly updated and revised.
Our courses aren’t just about making pretty balloons – they are about educating you in techniques, costing, marketing and give you the confidence to find your own style and USP
Our instructors are all assessed and committed to giving you a quality, value for money experience.
Our courses are developed to ensure you gain the very most out of your day and are all quality checked and assessed.
Our class sizes are small, fully insured and supported afterwards, you also get a certificate on completion as well as course notes.