YTA Training

Bricklaying course

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Excellent Multiple Courses YTA Review.

We have received an excellent multiple courses YTA review from an ex student after completing several courses. Nigel completed Tiling, Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Bricklaying and Kitchen Fitting courses at YTA over several weeks and has since completed various projects including installing 3 bathrooms whilst renovating his properties as a landlord and is now completing his second kitchen installation. You can read his review of YTA and our tutors below:

Nigel Hammond YTA review

I attended a suite of YTA courses including Tiling, Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Bricklaying and Kitchen Fitting. I was a novice, working in IT, with little more experience than the odd DIY job. I have used all the training as a landlord, renovating a few properties. I’ve installed 3 bathrooms (includes all appliances , tiling, and flooring), and I’m currently installing my 2nd kitchen (again involving plenty of plumbing, tiling, woodwork etc). As well as numerous other DIY tasks, around the place. I understand this would be a small fortune to pay tradespeople to do. I’ve done it myself, thanks to skills and confidence developed as a result of attending YTA courses, instructed by the excellent tutors Lorry, Dave, and Graham. I also gained a great deal of knowledge surrounded by industry trades people, also cross-training across disciplines. A very helpful perspective. I’ve plenty to learn in maintaining properties, but I think its helpful to get a good grounding in what is a multi-discipline/skill set of tasks. Many thanks to tutors and course colleagues.I recommend to anyone who wants to have a go and do a good job, and some might say, professional.

Thank you Nigel for an excellent 5 star multiple courses YTA review. It’s always lovely to see students put their training and skills to good use following the courses.

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If you would like some more information or would like to discuss any of our training courses available at YTA then please contact the team on 01274682199 or you can visit the training centre with no appointment necessary Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

 Unit 12a Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Tel: 01274682199

Email: info@ytatraining.com

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What does our EWPA route to a bricklaying NVQ involve?

Seasoned practitioners of a particular trade – such as carpenters, plasterers or tilers – who nonetheless lack such qualifications as an NVQ Level 2 are often understandably unenthusiastic about the idea of embarking on a course that would simply teach them skills they already possess.

Thankfully, there is an alternative route for those in such a situation – the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA), as we are happy to be able to offer at our Cskills-approved NVQ centre in Yorkshire here at YTA.

It isn’t just the aforementioned trades that are catered for by the EWPA route, however, as bricklayers with at least five years’ experience also have an opportunity to obtain a Diploma in Bricklaying on the same basis, courtesy of our bricklaying NVQ Level 2 courses.

You’ll need just one or two days to seriously upgrade your qualifications

Spending a mere one or two days at our training centre, all that you have to do to obtain this invaluable bricklaying qualification via the EWPA route is use the skills you have acquired over the years to complete a task that will then be assessed.

The NVQ assessor will evaluate your skills using a combination of professional discussion, witness statements and the practical assessment.

The witness testimonies, for instance, will be pre-printed in the NVQ pack and sent to you a few weeks prior to your assessment date at our NVQ centre; you’ll simply need to have them signed by a trade-related co-worker who has seen you complete this work in the last three years.

You will receive the drawing plan for the practical assessment in advance, too, with the assessment task needing to be completed at YTA, both to spec and within the allocated time.

On the same day as the practical assessment, meanwhile, will be the professional discussion, which will entail you talking through jobs or projects you have completed, with the assessor possibly asking you to elaborate on certain areas. This will help to ensure you provide enough information as talking evidence to maximise your chances of securing the Level 2 NVQ.

It’s worth noting that direct questioning will also be included in the assessment process, involving you being asked to ‘state’ or ‘describe’.

Make us your go-to centre for bricklaying NVQ Level 2 courses

With the particular bricklaying qualification that you can obtain via the EWPA route at YTA – the Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) QUA813 – being the one you’ll need to gain the blue skilled worker CSCS card as a bricklayer on site, your day or two at our training centre could prove extremely well-used time for your career.

Call 01274 682199 today to enquire about place availability with our team, and to make that crucial step to booking so that you can soon be back on site, earning a wage and in the process, taking your life as a professional bricklayer to the next level.

 

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September & October course photos at YTA

September and October course photos at YTA , just a small selection but showing what we get up to on the courses. Bricklaying, tiling, plastering, plumbing, kitchen fitting, carpentry & joinery. We also did electrics too! We ran the Domestic Electrical Installer course which got some excellent feedback, we are next running the next DEI course in February 2020. Course photos are below:

As usual our reviews can be found at www.reviews.co.uk/YTA

 

 

If you would like some more information or would like to discuss any of our training courses available at YTA then please contact the team on 01274682199 or you can visit the training centre with no appointment necessary Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

Unit 12a Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Tel: 01274682199

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Are you an experienced bricklayer looking to obtain a Level 2 NVQ diploma?

As renowned as we are here at YTA for the extensive selection of bricklaying courses that we offer to those of varying levels of knowhow in this trade, some of those who contact us already have considerable experience as bricklayers. They may therefore not feel the need to undertake an in-depth course covering aspects of this work in which they are already highly adept.

Such individuals may, however, still which to obtain the NVQ Level 2 diploma that would enable them to advance their careers – not least because having this qualification would allow them to obtain the blue skilled worker CSCS card that is necessary if they are to work as a bricklayer on site.

It is for such bricklayers that we offer the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) route to obtaining the Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) QUA813 Bricklaying. This is a true fast-track assessment route, only requiring you to spend one day or – at most – two days at our West Yorkshire assessment centre.

What’s involved in this popular assessment route?

This Level 2 NVQ Level 2 EWPA route is designed for those with at least five years’ experience in their trade. It is based on an assessment of the skills that you have obtained over the years, as evaluated through professional discussion, witness statements and practical assessment.

There are five mandatory units that make up the bricklaying NVQ Level 2; these cover the elements of conforming to general workplace safety, conforming to efficient work practices, moving and handling resources, erecting masonry structures and setting out masonry structures.

Alongside these compulsory units, however, it is also necessary for those undertaking this route to pass one of a number of available optional units. These relate to such aspects of the profession as the erection of thin joint masonry structures in the workplace, the maintenance of slate and tile roofing in the workplace, the production of internal solid plastering finishes in the workplace, and many more.

Don’t wait any longer to take the next big step in your career

If you are confident that you possess the necessary experience and knowledge in the aforementioned units to pass the course, why not get in touch with the YTA team today?

When you do, we’ll be able to discuss the process with you and arrange for our NVQ bricklaying assessor to call you and complete a ‘skills scan’. Then, we’ll hopefully both be sure enough that it is worth your time, effort and investment to book a place on the formal EWPA route.

We undertake these assessments every week, including on weekends, so it shouldn’t be difficult for us to book a date that makes sense for you.

To learn more about this EWPA assessment route or any of our other bricklaying courses, simply call the YTA team now, on 01274 682199. We’ll help you to make the next big advance in your career as a bricklayer!

 

 

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New Special Offers Now Available

We currently have 2 fantastic offers on that are running from October 2019 to 31st January 2020. We have a ex-student 10% off offer and a 4th week half price offer. Please be aware that if places fill up these offers will end before the 31st January.

For more details please see our TOP OFFER.

4th week half price offer!

Over the winter months of October to February we will be running our very popular 4th week half price offer. The offer is 4 weeks worth of training but the 4th week is charged at half price saving you at least £225. The 4 weeks worth of courses must be completed within 12 weeks from the first course starting. This offer includes undertaking our 5 day courses, 5 day advanced courses (second week courses) and 10 day courses. You do not have to complete the 4 weeks consecutively either, you can spread your weeks out over the 12 week period. Please be aware that places are limited and are on a first come basis.

How the offer works:

  1. Call the centre and discuss course dates and options
  2. Book suitable course dates and pay £400 deposit (£100 deposit per week/date booked) The deposit will be £500 if kitchen fitting is included.
  3. The remaining balances are then due on the first day of each course.

Typical example A: (more examples further down the page)

  1. Pay £400 deposit for 4 weeks of courses
  2. 1st week = 5 day tiling course (pay £350 balance)
  3. 2nd week = 1st 5 days of 10 day plastering course (pay £350 balance)
  4. 3rd week = 2nd 5 days of 10 day plastering course (pay £350 balance)
  5. 4th week = 5 day plumbing course (pay £125 balance)

Total cost = £1575 including vat (£1312.50 excluding vat) A saving of £225!

The offer above is just a typical example but you can choose any 5 day courses to fit the offer. You could even choose 4x 5 day courses in 4 different trades or even 2x 10 day courses and you will still make the same saving.  The 4th week must be completed within 12 weeks from the first course start date, if it is not then you will lose your 4th week deposit. Thats the offer!

If you would like to add on a qualification these are charged at extra costs. So the example above (Example A) could be made into Cskills level 1 certificate in plastering for £300 extra because you are just paying the additional qualification fees.

Courses available:

  • 5 day tiling course
  • 5 day advanced tiling course (second week of the 10 day course)
  • 5 day plastering course
  • 5 day advanced plastering course (second week of the 10 day course)
  • 5 day plumbing course
  • 5 day advanced plumbing course (second week of the 10 day course)
  • 5 day carpentry & joinery course
  • 5 day advanced carpentry & joinery course (second week of the 10 day course)
  • 5 day bricklaying course
  • 5 day advanced bricklaying course (second week of the 10 day course)
  • 5 day kitchen fitting course (Please note: The kitchen fitting course is £625 per week whereas all other 5 day courses are £450 per week. The course will still be offered in the deal but please bear in mind the extra cost for the kitchen fitting. We also take a £200 deposit instead of a £100 deposit for the kitchen fitting course.)

Typical example B:

  1. Pay £400 deposit for 4 weeks of courses
  2. 1st week = 5 day plastering course (pay £350 balance)
  3. 2nd week = 5 day tiling course (pay £350 balance)
  4. 3rd week = 5 day carpentry & joinery course (pay £350 balance)
  5. 4th week = 5 day plumbing course (pay £125 balance)

Total cost = £1575 including vat (£1312.50 excluding vat) A saving of £225! Usual cost without the offer = £1800

Typical example C: Including 1x Cskills level 1 Certificate.

  1. Pay £400 deposit for 4 weeks of courses
  2. 1st week = 1st week of 10 day level 1 plastering course (pay £650 balance to include £300 qualification fee)
  3. 2nd week = 2nd week of 10 day level 1 plastering course (pay £350 balance)
  4. 3rd week = 1st week of 10 day tiling course (pay £350 balance)
  5. 4th week = 2nd week of 10 day tiling course (pay £125 balance)

Total cost = £1875 including vat (£1562.50 excluding vat) A saving of £225! Usual cost without the offer = £1650

Typical example D: Including kitchen fitting

  1. Pay £500 deposit for 4 weeks of courses (we take £200 deposit for kitchen fitting)
  2. 1st week = 1st week of 10 day carpentry & joinery course (pay £350 balance
  3. 2nd week = 2nd week of 10 day carpentry & joinery course (pay £350 balance)
  4. 3rd week = 5 day tiling course (pay £350 balance)
  5. 4th week = 5 day kitchen fitting course (pay £112.50 balance)

Total cost = £1662.50 including vat (£1385.41 excluding vat) A saving of £312.50! Usual cost without the offer = £1975

 

BOLT ON QUALIFICATIONS

As shown in Example C above, you can undertake the 10 day courses within the offer and just pay the extra for the level 1 qualifications for that particular course. Those extra costs are shown below:

NOCN Cskills (Construction Skills) is the awarding body for the construction industry providing industry recognised and nationally recognised trade qualifications from level 1 up to NVQ level 2 and 3.

If you are looking to eventually gain your NVQ level 2 in the trade then the perfect way to start your career is to gain your level 1, then build up your experience before the NVQ level 2. For more information on this qualification process CLICK HERE.

Ex-Student 10% off offer

If you have previously completed any of our 5 or 10 day courses, wether it was several years ago or even just last week. You can book any of our other 5 or 10 day course at a discount rate with 10% off the total price. (The qualification cost can not be discounted)

Example A: 5 day tiling course usual price £450 – 10% off = New Total = £405. Saving £45!

Example B: 10 day level 1 wall & floor tiling course price (£900 + £200 for qualification) 10% off the £900 = £810 + £200 (qualification fee) = New Total = £1010. Saving £90!

Example C: 5 day kitchen fitting course price £625 – 10% off = New Total = £562.50. Saving £62.50!

This offer ends 31st January. The Electrical courses are not included in this offer. When places are filled, the offer will be withdrawn before the deadline date.

Terms: All the 4th week free courses must be completed within a 12 week timeframe from 1st week to 4th week. This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. The offer is not available to block booking organisations but we will accept a 3 candidates from an organisation to share the offer.

If you would like some advice on which courses may suit you best please do not hesitate to contact the YTA team who will be happy to advise you. You can use the contact form or give the centre a call Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.


Tel: 01274682199

YTA Training And Assessment Ltd

Unit 12a Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire

BD4 9NW

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July and August photos taken around the training centre

A small selection of photos taken throughout July and August 2019 around the YTA training centre.

 

We’ve had a busy summer at YTA with courses and NVQ’s running in all trades. Courses running at YTA Training and Assessment were plumbing, plastering, tiling, carpentry & joinery, kitchen fitting and bricklaying.

Plumbing in a radiator system
Plastering course
Learn to plumb a radiator system in
Tiling a kitchen
Silicone sealant tool
Learning carpentry skills
Finished tiled kitchen
Learning plastering
Learn plumbing
Plastering skills
Chiseling skills
Fitting a kitchen worktop
Plastering a ceiling
Skim a wall with plaster
Domestic hot water system
Tiling a diamond feature
Levelling up kitchen base units
Masking up for silicone sealing / sealant around the bath
Learning plastering
Plumbing in radiators
Joinery hand tool skills
Building a stud partition
Plastering a wall
Plastering demonstration
Tiling and grouting a kitchen
Tiling a wetroom floor.
Plastering a wall
Using a worktop router jig
Tiling a kitchen
Building a stud partition
Plumbing in a bathroom
Using a router for the worktop joint
Skimming a wall with plaster
weekend plastering course
Learning how to plaster
Learning bricklaying
Polishing off grout from tiles
Fitting doors
Fitting door hinges
Tiling kitchens and bathrooms
How to use a pipe bender
Setting up kitchen worktop router
Tiling a kitchen and cutting around plugs and cupboards
Plastering and skimming skills
Carpentry and joinery skills
Pipe bending to hot water cylinder
Marking out and fitting architrave
Skimming a ceiling
Domestic hot water system
Fitting doors
Tiling a bathroom
Fitting a hob on kitchen fitting course
Chiseling out for doors locks
Fitting plastering window trims
Tiling a kitchen
Preparing pipes for soldering
Fitting door handles, locks and latches
Flow and return pipes for radiators
First fix hot and cold water supply to bathroom
Making a gate as a project
Plumbing in hot water cylinder
Fitting shower pump to gravity fed system
Tiling corner of bathroom
Completed kitchen fitting course

 

If you would like to view reviews of YTA Training and Assessment then you can find them at reviews.co.uk

If you would like some more information or would like to discuss any of our training courses available at YTA then please contact the team on 01274682199 or you can visit the training centre with no appointment necessary Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

Unit 12a Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Tel: 01274682199

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