FAQ
When do our courses run?
All our courses start on Monday mornings and finish on Friday afternoons. We have courses running every week all year round apart from a two week break over christmas.
If you have chosen your course on our website but your prefered date is not there then give us a call and we might be able to put a course on for the week you require.
Course Times:
8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Lunch Break 12 til 12.30 - (This is the only set break time but we encourage students to have a cup of tea or can of pop in their work area to as they work)
The above timetable will give you as a student 7.5 hours of tutor led training per day totalling 37.5 hours per week.
Do we share work space?
Each student has their own full size work bay for the week. Depending on which course you choose, you may have a Kitchen bay or bathroom bay. Each student also having their own tools to work with (provided by YTA).
Do I need special clothing?
Clothes that you don't mind getting messy. Saftey toe shoes / boots.
Do I need to bring any equipment / tools? Are there any extra charges?
No we will supply all the tools, equipment that you will require for the course. So there are no extra charges.
I'm Travelling, What about staying somewhere during my course?
We have found a cracking place which does Bed and Evening meal for only £35, please follow the link on the left for more info.
Will I get a recognised qualification?
Most of our courses are accredited to either Level 1 or Level 2 National Award, these are recognised qualifications on the learning aim databse through awarding body EDI. Our trainers are NVQ Assessors and we can also offer NVQ Level 2 in wall and floor tiling and NVQ Level 2 & 3 in all the plastering aspects.
Why would I need an NVQ?
An unqualified tradesperson, even an outstanding one has no way of proving a skill level. The industry loses millions through unqualified cowboys and so the Qualifications such as National Awards and NVQ's are being brought in accross the industry.
If you want to work on Site then by 2010 you will need you NVQ.
Can I really take up tiling, plastering, plumbing, kitchen fiitng or joinery as a profession?
If you are prepared to put in the hard work we will give you the training to set you on your way, we can also help you with marketing yourself etc. We also provide a FREE advice line Monday to Friday to give you the backup should you require it.
Can we purchase tools at YTA?
All our courses are supported by an extensive proffessional tool collection, safety equipment and accessories at the academy including 3 different Starter Kits at discount prices aswell as individually priced tools. We will advise you on all tools and what you should and shouldn't buy whether you are buying from us or not. Students will use a wide variety of professional tiling tools whilst on the course, (no DIY tools). We can also deliver to you any further tools you require. These are delivered ex stock via 24hr courier .
See our tools company:- www.yorkshiretilingtools.co.uk
How do I book a course?
Phone the Academy. Phone lines are open 8am am to 5pm. 01274 652159 / 684984
We can take over the phone deposit £100 or full/part payment with no credit/debit card charge. Sadly we can no longer accept cheques. the remaining balance can then be paid on your first day at YTA.
Come and see us
Come and have a look around, if you require to reserve a course place and date then you can pay cash or credit/debit card at YTA. You can pay a £100 deposit followed by the full remaining balance on your course start date.
Any futher questions? Then either phone, email or pop in for a tour..
