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Tile and Stone Journal Training Guide – November 2018

YTA is proud to be featured in Tile and Stone Journal training guide for November 2018.

YTA delivers quality construction training courses and is an established and recognised training centre within the construction trade industry being able to offer bespoke or accredited courses for individuals, schools, colleges and companies.

We currently offer In-House courses, CITB level 1 qualification courses and NVQ level 2 in various construction trades accessible to experienced workers.

We can provide training for anyone looking to learn a construction trade whether they are looking at guidance for DIY purposes or considering a change of career, everything from a 1 day plumbing taster course, or Cskills level 1 tiling intensive courses and multiple week Multi-Skill courses up to NVQ level 2 in Tiling, Plastering, Carpentry or Bricklaying.

We offer NVQ level 2 through either a 1 or 2 day EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment) or OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training) over several weeks.

YTA offers courses in Tiling, plastering, plumbing, kitchen fitting, bricklaying, carpentry & joinery.

YTA Training & Assessment Ltd, Unit 12a Spencer Business Centre, Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, BD4 9NW
Tel: 01274 682199

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5 Star YTA Reviews keep coming in from our 5 day intensive plumbing course

5 Star YTA Reviews keep coming in from our 5 day intensive plumbing course with 3 brilliant reviews left recently from the course students. The YTA plumbing courses are very hands on and aimed at you leaving the course with the skills and knowledge to start completing plumbing projects. Some students leave and only want to tackle the smaller jobs to start with such as replacing a tap washer, fixing a leaky pipe or trap but others leave and jump straight into replacing bathroom suites and radiator systems. Many of our students go on to start their own plumbing businesses and then return to add more skills to their portfolio such as tiling, plastering and joinery courses to help bolster their earning potential.

Here we have a few great 5 star reviews that have been left recently after completing the 5 day plumbing courses.

Matthew Riley – Plumbing course 5 star review October 2018

The course is beneficial to anyone who wants to improve their skills and knowledge in domestic plumbing. l am 66 with no experience of plumbing and went home, installed a new toilet and repaired a seized up tap in my son’s home.The teacher explained and demonstrated very well and I would recommend this course ???? Matt Riley

 

Jamie Bridgett – Plumbing course 5 star review September 2018

I would highly recommend the courses at YTA training. I did the plumbing course and it was brilliant. I also had a look round at what the others were getting upto and all looked really impressive. The other lads said how good their courses were. I will return back to do other courses as you learn so much and it’s all hands on ( no classroom work ). As well as learning lots, it was a good laugh. Don’t hesitate to give Lyndon and the others some banter!! They love it. Thanks Lyndon for such a great week and teaching me so much in a week. I couldn’t of asked for anymore!! Top man and a pleasure to meet. See you again soon guys

 

Roger Stackhouse – Plumbing course 5 star review September 2018

I attended the course as a novice, now I feel confident to tackle most plumbing jobs. The course is very relaxed and well presented. There are no restrictions on supplies if you make a mistake go and help yourself to the pipe and connectors. They do not try and sell any tools but will advise on the best tools to buy. I received my certificate at the end of the course and the offer of any phone advise should I need any help on a job, what more do you want. Excellent.

 

The plumbing course runs most weeks as it is one of our most popular courses. Prices start at £90 for a 1 day plumbing taster course where you can learn how to solder or even plumb in a kitchen sink. The 5 and 10 day courses go into more detail and you will be installing bathrooms and radiator systems. We also offer a nationally accredited level 1 plumbing qualification which can help gain employment following albeit most students prefer to start working as a self employed plumber. If you would like to enquire about any of our plumbing courses then our website has full details HERE.

If you would like some guidance on choosing a plumbing course then please do not hesitate to contact the training centre on 01274682199 or call in to have a look around and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

YTA Training and Assessment Ltd is situated in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

 

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5 Star YTA Review – Joinery, Plumbing, Plastering and Tiling courses

Another 5 star review has been left following the completion of Joinery, Plumbing, Plastering and Tiling courses.

Such a life changing place I’ve done the joinery, plumbing, plastering and tiling courses and I wish I’d have done them years ago it really has changed everything business has never been better. Graham, Dave and Lawrence are excellent instructors they take the time to properly show and explain everything it’s not rushed like other places a very relaxed place to freshen up existing skills or learn new ones I really do recommend YTA to anyone thanks fellas.

Thank you Andy for a great 5 star review. More reviews can be found at www.reviews.co.uk

 

 

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What Does It Take To Be A Successful Bricklayer?

There are a lot of reasons to consider enrolling on one of our bricklaying courses here at YTA with a view to pursuing a career in this field – not least the potentially rich financial rewards. Indeed, according to recent research by the Federation of Master Builders, the average bricklayer and roofer in the UK commands a £42,000 salary, compared to a mere £32,000 for the typical university graduate in England.

However, you won’t succeed as a bricklayer unless you possess a thorough understanding of what the job entails, as well as the qualities to fulfil those duties to the highest standards.

What do bricklayers spend their days doing?

There are various day-to-day tasks involved in bricklaying. These range from the measurement of work areas and the setting out of the first rows of bricks or blocks, to the mixing of mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer, and the application of mortar with a trowel as part of the process of laying bricks on top of each other.

What personal traits and skills do good bricklayers possess?

It may seem self-evident to you that a bricklayer performs these activities, but it is important to have the personal qualities required to do them well, including excellent attention to detail and a responsible attitude to safety, as well as patience due to the high level of repetition involved. Good physical strength, stamina and hand-eye coordination are similarly vital.

Prospective bricklayers must also be good at mathematics so that they can measure and mix materials correctly, in addition to being well-organised and proficient with both hand and power tools.

Take the first step to a fulfilling new life as a ‘brickie’

While no specific qualifications are required to become a bricklayer, you’ll have a distinct advantage when pursuing jobs with construction companies if you have a certain level of on-site experience and training.

This is where our own bricklaying courses here at YTA may play an instrumental role. We presently offer courses ranging from a ‘hands-on’ one-day taster course in bricklaying, right up to a 10-day course that presents you with the opportunity to obtain a full qualification, the CITB Cskills Level 1 Certificate in Bricklaying.

Whatever your current level of experience and skill in bricklaying, we can provide you with the training here at YTA that will enable you to start or progress your journey into this profession that is so rewarding in more ways than one.

You can discuss any of our bricklaying courses in more detail by giving our team a call today on 01274 682199 or emailing info@ytatraining.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you would love to work with wood, you might be interested in our joinery courses

The vital role that high-quality joinery plays in our day-to-day lives must not be underestimated. You may not have a joiner in your house on a daily basis, but we all have wooden doors, chests of drawers and shelving units that would not exist without a joiner’s skills.

Could it therefore be a good idea for you to enrol on one of our joinery courses to commence what could be a highly rewarding joinery career? Let’s take a look at the basics that you need to know.

What is a joiner?

A common area of confusion about joinery concerns what exactly it is, especially in relation to carpentry.

The short answer is that joinery involves creating various fixtures, fittings and constructions out of wood. As a joiner, you can expect to cut, fit and construct a range of wooden objects, without the use of metal fasteners like pins or screws.

One way to distinguish a joiner from a carpenter is to think of joiners as the people who make wooden items, such as doors or window frames, which carpenters then install on a construction site, such as in a house or office in the process of being built.

Joiners can also be characterised as solely working with wood, usually on more ornamental pieces such as doors, furniture or bookcases, whereas a carpenter will also often work with metal or on less intricate projects, such as floors and roofs.

In short, joinery is a skilled trade in its own right that is not completely synonymous with carpentry.

Is a joinery career the right path for you?

While there are no specific qualifications that one needs to possess for joinery work, employers will often expect you to at least have some on-site or construction experience, as can be provided on the job or, of course, on our joinery courses here at YTA.

You will also need to be a practical person to succeed in a joinery career – if you consider yourself to be more of a ‘thinker’ than a ‘doer’, you may not be greatly suited to this line of work. Other key skills required to thrive as a joiner include the ability to follow technical plans accurately, an analytical approach to one’s work, numerical ability and manual dexterity.

Obtaining a formal qualification in joinery could be invaluable for attracting the attention and respect of potential employers, so that you can get your career in this skilled trade off to a flying start.

You can browse our currently available joinery courses on the YTA website now, or if you wish to get in touch with us directly to discuss your training needs, you are welcome to do so by calling 07400922788 or emailing info@ytatraining.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 Star YTA Review – Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course

Another 5 star YTA review for our 10 day Cskills level 1 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery course.  Please read below:

I did the 10 day carpentry and joinery course and I can recommend it. There was lots learnt over the 2 weeks and it is a good starter course for access to the industry. Relaxed feel to the training centre and a good, knowledgeable instructor.

Thank you Jamie for a great 5 star review. For more reviews please visit reviews.co.uk

Lawrence who teaches the carpentry and joinery courses has over 35 years experience in the trade and we only ever have 4 students on the carpentry and joinery courses to ensure you will get the most out of all our courses when attending YTA. The courses run every week so you are never far away from accessing a course and learn a trade. The Cskills level 1 courses are nationally recognised qualifications and recognised within the the industry. The Cskills level 1 certificate courses are also accepted as part of the CSCS card scheme to gain a RED CSCS card if a CSCS card test has already been achieved. Once you have three years experience behind you as a carpenter or joinery then you can then apply for the NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry or the NVQ level 2 in Bench Joinery, both of which we offer here at YTA. If you would like to book a course or would like more information please do not hesitate to contac  YTA on 01274692199.