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Bricklaying NVQ

18th December 2019 By Liz Spider

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.

 

Filed Under: Bricklaying course, Bricklaying NVQ

23rd October 2019 By Liz Spider

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!

 

 

Filed Under: Bricklaying course, Bricklaying NVQ, Homepage News

28th August 2019 By Liz Spider

Obtain your bricklaying Level 2 NVQ diploma in just one day via the EWPA route

Have you already spent five years or more as a bricklayer, but would like to upgrade your qualifications? If so, our bricklaying NVQ Level 2 courses here at YTA may be of great interest to you – or to be more specific, the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) option that enables you to acquire a diploma in your trade through practical assessment.

What do we mean by “practical assessment”? Well, the process is all about having your existing skills evaluated through professional discussion, witness statements and, of course, having your capabilities practically assessed by an NVQ assessor.

If you are judged to be of the right standard, you will then be sent your certificate, which you will be able to use to apply for the blue skilled worker CSCS card enabling you to get on-site as a bricklayer.

What units will you need to complete as part of this course?

There are five mandatory units that constitute the bricklaying NVQ Level 2 course, covering such subjects as conforming to general workplace safety, conforming to efficient work practices, moving and handling resources, erecting masonry structures, and setting out masonry structures.

You will also, however, be expected to complete an additional optional unit, of which there is a wide range to choose from. The unit that you select here may relate to erecting masonry cladding, placing and finishing non-specialist concrete, installing drainage or any of the variety of other specialities in bricklaying.

A thorough assessment process to ensure your suitability

There are various elements of the process of obtaining this diploma, including witness testimonies, practical assessment, professional discussion and direct questioning. It’s all designed to ascertain whether you possess sufficient ability and experience to place you alongside anyone else undertaking and passing bricklaying NVQ Level 2 courses.

If, at the end of your day with us at our NVQ assessment centre, you are judged to have achieved the certificate, well done! Remember that it could be less than two weeks between you making your first contact with us and your assessment being completed, so you could be back on site, earning a wage with your blue card, sooner than you think.

Call the YTA team, then, on 01274 682199, to learn more about place availability and to make your booking for an EWPA on a day of the week to suit you – as well as, of course, to ask any questions that you may have about this course route before committing.

Filed Under: Bricklaying, Bricklaying course, Bricklaying NVQ, EWPA

19th July 2018 By Graham Binns

New 5 Star Review of YTA Training and Assessment – Cskills Level 2 NVQ in Site Carpentry EWPA

A superb recent 5 star review from Micheal Manning who has recently completed his NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry. Micheal is an experienced carpenter and joiner that needed to gain the NVQ level 2 in Carpentry so he could gain the blue ‘skilled worker’ CSCS card. The EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment) is the quickest route to gaining the NVQ if you have over 5 years experience as a carpenter & joiner. The EWPA route for the NVQ level 2 takes just one full day at our centre and we run the assessments predominantly at weekends.

The assessment went well, the trainers and the assessors were great, they make you feel at ease and can not do enough for you, the centre itself is fully kitted out and very professional, I would recommend this company to anyone, 10 out of 10.

Fantastic review Michael, 10 out of 10. Thank you from the YTA Team.

The EWPA is a NVQ assessment route enabling an experienced worker to achieve their NVQ level 2 in their relevant trade through a practical assessment. By using your skills acquired over the years to complete a task in our NVQ Centre (usually 1 day) which is then assessed. This qualification is the one required to attain the blue skilled worker CSCS card and gain construction site work.

We offer the EWPA route for the below trades:

NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Wall and Floor Tiling
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plastering

We also offer NVQ level 2 assessments for more trades through the OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training) and you must have a minimum of 3 years experience for this route of assessment.

Filed Under: Blue card, Bradford, Bricklaying NVQ, Carpentry NVQ, CSCS, EWPA, Joinery NVQ, Level 2, NVQ, NVQ assessment, OSAT, Plastering NVQ, Qualification, Review, Tiling NVQ, Trade, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment

6th July 2018 By Graham Binns

Selection Of Photos Taken In May Around The Training Centre

A small selection of photographs taken at various dates this last month in the training centre. Various courses shown in action from plumbing, tiling, bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, joinery and kitchen fitting courses. Also a  very busy month helping experienced workers gain their NVQ level 2 qualifications in tiling, plastering, site carpentry and bricklaying through both the EWPA and OSAT NVQ routes.

If you are thinking of completing a trade course or NVQ level 2 at YTA and would like to look around first then please feel free to come visit the training centre and a member of the YTA team will gladly make you a brew and show you around anytime Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.  Alternatively please call the office on 01274682199 to book a course or to enquire about availability.

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Filed Under: 10 day course, 5 day course, Accredited course, Adult training, Bathroom fitting, Blue card, Bradford, Bricklaying course, Bricklaying NVQ, Carpentry, Carpentry course, Carpentry NVQ, Construction course, Course, EWPA, Fast track, Joinery course, Kitchen fitting, Kitchen Fitting Course, Level 1, Level 2, NVQ assessment, OSAT, Plastering course, Plastering NVQ, Plumbing, Plumbing course, Qualification, Tiling course, Tiling NVQ, Trade, Training centre, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment

26th June 2018 By Graham Binns

Selection Of Photos Taken In April around The Training Centre

A small selection of photographs taken around the training centre during April 2018. Lots of happy faces enjoying their courses and we’ve had some lovely 5 star reviews, thank you very much. During April we ran 5 and 10 day courses in tiling, plastering, bricklaying, kitchen fitting, plumbing, carpentry and joinery. We also did NVQ level 2 assessments on weekends to help experienced tradesmen gain their recognised qualifications to get back on site with a blue skilled worker CSCS card.

If you are thinking of completing a course or NVQ level 2 at YTA and would like to look around first then please feel free to come visit the training centre and a member of the YTA team will gladly make you a brew and show you around anytime Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.  Alternatively please call the office on 01274682199 to book a course or to enquire about availability.

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Filed Under: 10 day course, 5 day course, Accredited course, Adult training, Bathroom fitting, Blue card, Bradford, Bricklaying course, Bricklaying NVQ, Carpentry, Carpentry course, Carpentry NVQ, Construction course, EWPA, Fast track, Intensive course, Joinery course, Kitchen Fitting Course, Level 1, Level 2, NVQ assessment, Plastering course, Plumbing course, Qualification, Tiling course, Training centre, Worktop fitting course, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment

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