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Carpentry NVQ Level 2 review

Another great 5 star carpentry NVQ l2 review has been left following the completion of the site carpentry NVQ EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment).

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.

David Clarke – YTA Carpentry NVQ review

I gained my carpentry nvq here at the age of 46 You really want to get your certification from here they are very professional and have a easy atmosphere the tutors are very experienced give it ago

Carpentry NVQ level 2 review

The EWPA NVQ assessor will evaluate your skills through professional discussion, witness testimonies and the practical assessment (as shown below in the two photos)

Units that make up the Site Carpentry NVQ Level 2

QCF641: Conform to general workplace safety
QCF642: Conform to efficient work practices
QCF643: Move and handle resources

Supported by THREE optional units to choose from:

QCF09: Install first fixing components
QCF10: Install second fixing components
QCF11: Erect structural carcassing components
QCF12: Maintain non-structural carpentry work
QCF628: Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

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Carpentry NVQ level 2 assessment front
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Carpentry NVQ level 2 assessment back

Are you an experienced Carpenter / Joiner of 5 or more years? then you can spend 1 day at our CITB / NOCN Cskills approved NVQ Centre in Yorkshire completing the wood occupations site carpentry NVQ level 2 EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment). We run this assessment on Saturday’s 7:30am until approx 4pm depending on your time. We run the assessment at your training centre in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

The NVQ EWPA is a route enabling an experienced worker to achieve their NVQ level 2 in their relevant trade through practical assessment. This is a fast track nvq assessment route for experienced tradespersons.

By using your skills acquired over the years to complete a task in our CITB NVQ Centre (approximately 1 day but 2 days if needed) which is then assessed it is possible to achieve the required NVQ level 2 needed to gain access to site work.

We can do this entire NVQ carpentry assessment in 1 day if you are prepared to arrive at YTA for 7:30am until finish (approx 4pm).

TOTAL COST = £900 (£750 + VAT)

*****(£450 deposit gets the assessment booked. Then, £450 on the day of the assessment)*****

Once the deposit is paid we can get you registered so you can work on site with a temporary red CSCS card)

All EWPA Times are: 07.30am – Approx. 16.00pm

NVQ EWPA’s are held every week including weekends.

Tel: 01274682199

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Could an NVQ Level 2 carpentry diploma be yours through the EWPA route?

Could an NVQ Level 2 carpentry diploma be yours through the EWPA route?

We may be home to a wide range of carpentry and joinery courses here at YTA – encompassing both five-day and 10-day options – but you don’t necessarily need to undertake any of these to significantly upgrade your qualifications.

That’s because, if you have already been a carpenter for five or more years, you could obtain a Cskills Awards NVQ Level 2 Carpentry Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) within the space of a day, when you pursue our fast-track assessment route. You can be up and running with site work in next to no time.

Requiring approximately one day of your time – or possibly two days – at our NOCN Cskills-approved centre in Yorkshire, our Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) option will allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to achieve an NVQ Level 2. Your skills will be evaluated on the basis of professional discussion, witness testimonies and the practical assessment.

Indeed, there are three mandatory units that constitute this Site Carpentry NVQ Level 2, relating to the essential matters of general workplace safety, efficient work practices and the moving and handling of resources.

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Carpentry NVQ level 2 assessment back
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In addition to completing these units, you will be able to further support your bid for the NVQ Level 2 qualification by undertaking three optional units. With such subjects as the installation of first fixing components, the installation of second fixing components and the maintenance of non-structural carpentry work featuring in these units, they could be integral to your efforts to pass the EWPA route with YTA.

Complete all of the above to satisfaction, and you will be told at the end of the day that you have achieved the certificate, which will then be sent to you within 14 days, or perhaps even seven days. This, in turn, will enable you to apply for blue skilled worker CSCS card, so that you can get on site.

Enquire now about the joinery courses that best suit your needs as we touched on above, various carpentry and joinery courses are available here at YTA to suit different levels of skills, experience and ambition.

So, why not talk to us now to establish which of these paths represents the step you should take next in your career? Call the YTA team now on 01274 682199, and we’ll be able to clarify any uncertainties that you may have, as well as – if you are ready – take your booking.

YTA is the UK’s premier training centre for construction training and assessment backed up by outstanding independent customer reviews on www.reveiws.co.uk (5 out of 5!)

To book please phone the YTA Team

Tel: 01274682199

Carpentry NVQ level 2 review
Carpentry NVQ level 2 review

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Turn to YTA for your fast-track route to a site carpentry NVQ Level 2 qualification

Provided that you are already an experienced joiner who has spent at least five years in your trade, you don’t have to invest a great amount of time and money into acquiring an NVQ Level 2. In fact, you can simply book our Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) – Site Carpentry QUA900 via the one-day Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) route.

Yes, you read that correctly; you really do only need to spend a single day at our training and assessment training centre if you arrive ready to start at 7:30am. We will then be able to complete the entire NVQ carpentry assessment before finishing the day at about 4pm.

What is the EWPA route?

It isn’t only our carpentry and joinery NVQ Level 2 courses for which the EWPA pathway is an option. Indeed, this NVQ assessment route was devised so that seasoned workers could achieve their NVQ Level 2 in their relevant trade by simply undergoing a practical assessment, and we also have EWPAs available in such fields as wall and floor tiling, bricklaying and plastering.

This route enables you to have the skills that you have gained in your trade over the years assessed in a single day, or no longer than two days if required. As long as you pass this assessment, you will then have the qualification that you need to attain the blue skilled worker CSCS card.

We’ll ensure that you can get on with your professional life

With its three mandatory units covering general workplace safety, efficient work practices and the movement and handling of resources, together with any three of a series of other units addressing such subjects as the installation of components and the maintenance of non-structural carpentry work, our Site Carpentry QUA900 EWPA route is an extensive, but swift one.

All parts of the NVQ – including witness testimonies, the practical assessment, professional discussion and direct questioning – must be completed to the necessary standard if you are to attain this qualification. But once you have, you will be able to immediately get back on site earning a wage.

In fact, if you aren’t able to get on site right now and are therefore out of work, we aim to complete this assessment within two weeks from when you first get in touch with us. Once you have paid your deposit for this course, we can get you registered and you will be able to apply for and gain a temporary card lasting for six months until you complete the EWPA.

We hold NVQ EWPAs every week, even over weekends – so why wait any longer to make this next crucial step in your carpentry career? We’re among the UK’s most trusted training centres for carpentry & joinery NVQ Level 2 courses – so don’t hesitate to call our professional and friendly team today on 01274 682199, or to complete and submit our simple contact form.

 

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NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry EWPA YTA Review

We’ve just had a great review left following the completion of the NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry. The NVQ level 2 was gained through EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment) and takes 1 full day at YTA.

Rob’s review is below:

Hi All. After many years of carpentry I decided to update my c.v with a NVQ. It is at that point I realised my struggle with dyslexcia. I plucked the courage to call the first company I saw online. And what an important call it was. From the very moment I called YTA and explained my condition to the guys on the office. It wasn’t any trouble what so ever to accommodate myself. Firstly Graham. Books you in. Prior to attending Mark calls you. On that call it’s all about the task. Relax! It’s easy. With years of skill you will think it’s a doddle trust me! Mark is the examiner on the day of the test but to be fair you will already know him. This is due to him going threw everything on the calls leading up to the test day. You will then receive a plan in the post which is what you’ll build on the day. In the plan pack will be some questions. Again if in doubt just call The office or Mark. Couldn’t be simpler! On the day. Nerves flowing arrive at the centre nice and early. Booom! Cuppa tea and and choccie bickies. It really wasn’t was I was expecting. Mark on the day was absolutely outstanding. (Thanks Mark) Graham in the office. Mr cool! Was just so erm? Cool an that. All my materials all there waiting for me to drink me tea. Stand by GO. Nice clean workspace was provided all good timber. Remember I am dyslexic. Always someone walking around to ask if I was on any doubt at all. I was even asked did I require a blue overlay to read a little easier. They had also had my plans blown up to a bigger size for me. I really couldn’t say it more clearer. Go see the staff at YTA for all your trades certs. I promise you for my experience they have all been truly amazing. A massive massive thanks to Mark Dale and Graham for all your help throughout every step of my journey. Ps. Booooom cert arrived.

NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry EWPA YTA Review

The above review plus many more can be found at www.reviews.co.uk

Do you wish to undertake NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry?

Do you have at least 5 years experience in your trade? Then you can spend 1 full day at our NOCN approved NVQ Centre in Yorkshire completing your NVQ level 2 through EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment).

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.

The EWPA NVQ assessor will evaluate your skills through professional discussion, witness testimonies and the practical assessment.

Units that make up the Site Carpentry NVQ Level 2

QCF641: Conform to general workplace safety
QCF642: Conform to efficient work practices
QCF643: Move and handle resources

Supported by THREE optional units to choose from:

QCF09: Install first fixing components
QCF10: Install second fixing components
QCF11: Erect structural carcassing components
QCF12: Maintain non-structural carpentry work
QCF628: Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

Assessment Criteria for NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry: The assessment criteria for the above units for the carpentry NVQ can be found by clicking HERE. You will be assessed through practical assessment, witness testimonies, professional discussion and direct questioning in order to cover all of the assessment criteria

Cskills Awards L2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) – Site Carpentry QUA900

Price £900

 

Fast track NVQ for carpenters. Carpentry NVQ level 2 at YTA.

How the process works…

1) You contact us and enquire about EWPA for your trade. We will explain the process and ask you how many years experience you have in your trade area. You must have a minimum of 5 years experience and have experience & knowledge in all the NVQ units (as above) needed to gain the NVQ.

2) We will pass your details on to our NVQ carpentry assessor who will give you a call and complete what we call a ‘skills scan’. This is a chat amongst the two of you where he will want to know what type of work or projects you have been completing and for how long, he will want to know if you have experience and knowledge of the above NVQ units. He will explain that to achieve the NVQ in Carpentry you need to achieve all NVQ parts.

The NVQ parts…

NVQ Part 1) Witness testimonies. These are pre-printed in the carpentry NVQ pack and are sent out to you 2 weeks before your assessment date at our NVQ Centre in Bradford. You must get them signed by a trade related co-worker who has seen you complete this work in the last 3 years.

NVQ Part 2) Practical assessment. This is where you come to YTA and complete a practical assessment pre-set by the CITB. The drawing plan with all specifications and measurements is sent out to you 2 weeks before this practical assessment. You must complete the assessment to spec and within the allocated time. You must bring you own tools for the assessment. Awaiting for you will be the materials to complete the task.

NVQ Part 3) Professional discussion. This is also completed at YTA on the same day as your practical assessment. The best way to describe this is like a structured discussion around the NVQ carpentry units. It is not a questions and answers session but more of a talking through jobs or projects you have completed and the assessor may ask you to elaborate on certain parts so you are effectively talking your way through the NVQ units as talking evidence. Thus turning your experience as a carpenter onto the NVQ.

NVQ Part 4) Direct Questioning. Some assessment criteria within the carpentry nvq will ask you to ‘state’ or ‘describe’. These will be covered during the professional discussion or by direct questioning. The assessment criteria can be found below the carpentry nvq units listed above.

Time to book it and get on with it…

If you are happy to proceed and you feel confident and our NVQ assessor also feels confident in your ability and experience to achieve the NVQ we can go ahead with booking the carpentry NVQ. We require a deposit of £450. We then send you the documentation as detailed above and we will set your carpentry NVQ assessment date.

When you arrive for the NVQ assessment you will bring with you your signed witness testimonies and your tools. This is when you will pay the remaining balance of £450. You will then be inducted into the NVQ. During this day you will complete the practical assessment and professional discussion. Total price £900.

At the end of the day you will be told by the assessor if you have achieved or not achieved. If you have achieved you will be sent your certificate within 14 days (sometimes can be 7 days). You can now apply for your blue skilled worker CSCS card and get on site!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like more information.

If you would like to book a course or look around the centre we have an open door policy and you can visit YTA Training anytime without an appointment between 8:30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Contact today on 01274682199

YTA Training And Assessment Ltd

Unit 12a Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9NW

 

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Prepare for a new life as a carpenter with the help of our specialised courses

Carpentry primarily involves building materials being cut, shaped and installed during a construction project. However, you might understandably be uncertain what differentiates carpentry from joinery.

Carpentry and joinery are similar and associated fields, to the extent that here at YTA, we allow you to learn skills associated with both trades as part of a single course. We also give you the opportunity to refine your skills by taking on successive, increasingly advanced courses.

The key differences between carpentry and joinery

Joinery is its own practice, whereby wood is used to create a range of fixtures, fittings and other elements for eventual use in a home or office. Carpenters, meanwhile, take joiner-created wooden objects and install them on a construction site where a whole new building is taking shape.

One can therefore regard joinery and carpentry as strongly complementary areas of work. A joiner typically produces wooden ornamental pieces like doors and bookcases, while a carpenter will commonly work on expanses like floors and roofs.

How can you work towards becoming a carpenter?

If a carpentry career interests you, it isn’t just the basic entry requirements that you should carefully consider, but also whether this area of work is truly suited to you. If, for instance, you have already worked successfully on-site as a joiner’s ‘mate’ or labourer, you could be well-placed to move into professional carpentry.

Your chances of securing work in carpentry may strongly depend on your base of relevant knowledge and practical skills. Taking a course in carpentry could therefore enable you to prepare for such a line of work while also maximising the attractiveness and relevance of your CV.

Indeed, to work on a building site, you will require a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card – and to obtain that, you could take your pick from our current carpentry & joinery NVQ Level 2 courses. We offer a fast track assessment route that could allow you to get qualified quickly.

Nonetheless, whichever of our courses interest you, we urge you to carefully read the relevant information on our site before proceeding. It’s vital to ensure you are looking at the right course – and by calling our Bradford office on 01274 682199, you can receive further guidance as to which route could be most advantageous for you.

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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.

 

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