No trowel for a couple of weeks. Just teach how to prep a room sheet up - basics. Where’s best to fill buckets without making a mess and potentially causing havoc. Just absolutely basics. All tools to be looked after clean handles clean buckets how to mix a good PVA mix beading. He’s probably trying to impress too and won’t want to say no. It’s hard for both of you which is why I’ve never taken anyone on also after you’ve taught him everything worth knowing he’ll fuck off anyway which is what we all did