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Level 1

11th February 2022 By Liz Spider

Yes, you really could have a Level 1 plumbing qualification in a mere 10 days

10 days, or about two weeks once weekends are accounted for; it’s not a huge amount of time to invest in a course of action that could dramatically transform your life for the better – not just for 2022 or even a few years, but for potentially the rest of your working days. 

 

And yet, this is precisely the opportunity that could await you in the form of our 10-day Level 1 Intensive Plumbing Course. 

 

If that term ‘Level 1’ has piqued your interest, yes, this really is a course that could give you a nationally recognised Level 1 qualification if you complete it successfully. 

 

It is worth noting, however, that the qualification in question – the Level 1 Award in Preparation for Plumbing Operations – is optional. Indeed, if you opt for the version of this course without the qualification, you will benefit from the same comprehensive and high-quality training. 

 

Why might you take on this 10-day plumbing course? 

 

If you have long liked the idea of becoming a plumber and you have decided to get serious about it, but you really are a total novice with no previous experience of this popular trade, you’ve come to the right place in YTA. 

 

Yes, this course is well-suited to those who have never done any kind of plumbing before, as well as those who already work in a trade such as tiling, plastering or kitchen fitting, and wish to add plumbing to their skills repertoire. If the latter describes your situation more accurately, it could be a great idea to take on this course to help bolster your employability. 

 

Then, there are those people who enrol on this training course simply out of a wish to improve their competence and confidence when it comes to plumbing tasks they may fancy undertaking around the house. 

 

So, whether you expect to take on plumbing on a relatively casual basis, or instead put in place the foundations for a plumbing career, this course could be an excellent starting point for you. 

 

10 days of wide-ranging, top-to-bottom plumbing training 

 

As we explain on the relevant course page, it is possible to undertake this course as two separate five-day courses, instead of the 10 days all at once. 

 

If you do take on the full course in one go, however, you really can look forward to a highly stimulating 10 days. Beginning with the basics of pipe bending and fitting isolation valves, right through to the planning and installation of a bathroom, repairing toilet faults, fitting radiator systems, plumbing up a kitchen sink, and so much more, you really will learn a lot as one of our Level 1 plumbing students. 

 

You can find out more about everything the course covers on the aforementioned course page. This really is one of our most sought-after courses here at YTA, and when it comes to construction trade courses in Yorkshire, you really can’t hope to find a more reputable provider than us. 

 

Give us a call or send us an email now, and we will be pleased to answer any questions you may have about this or any of our other well-regarded courses, so that you can be sure of making the most informed choice for your own career ambitions and needs. 

 

Filed Under: 10 day course, Level 1, Plumbing, Plumbing course

25th May 2021 By Liz Spider

In just 10 days, you could be a highly capable carpenter – with a Level 1 qualification

Becoming a carpenter is not something that just anyone can do, and this is reflected in the various qualities one requires in order to succeed in the trade – including thoroughness, attention to detail, the ability to work well with one’s hands, and the ability to work well with others. A carpenter role can also be well-rewarded financially, with experienced joiners earning as much as £38,000 a year.

 

But if you have no or very little experience in joinery, and not necessarily much time for training, how can you be sure of getting your new career off to a solid start? 

 

One piece of advice we would give you here at YTA, is to ask us about our certificate in carpentry & joinery courses. Spending just 10 days at our West Yorkshire training centre presents you with the opportunity to achieve a full qualification – the NOCN Cskills Level 1 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery. 

 

Such a qualification will give you something powerful to show to would-be employers or customers, to indicate to them your competence in your trade. This, in turn, will allow you to set down the strongest possible foundations for your new career. 

 

Getting to grips with a wide range of key carpentry and joinery skills 

 

You might be wondering just how much you can expect to learn about this varied trade in 10 days, and the short answer is: a lot. You don’t need any prior experience in carpentry and joinery to be able to take on this 10-day course, which will train and assess you in no fewer than five units making up this sought-after Level 1 qualification. 

 

The course begins with those enrolled learning how to use the basic hand tools associated with carpentry, including saws and chisels. You’ll go on to learn about the vital processes of marking, cutting and chiselling, producing a series of common woodwork joints – each joint being slightly more challenging than the last. 

 

As the course progresses, you will have the opportunity to put these newly-acquired skills to good use, including to chop in hinges using a chisel into a door and door frame, as well as for the construction of a door frame with a half lap joint. You will also be tasked with building a stud partition from scratch, including the door frame. 

 

Also key to your programme of learning will be architrave and skirting. We will get you to work a jig that consists of various awkward angles, so that you can develop your capability in the miting of a skirting board on internal and external angles, as well as straight angle cuts. 

 

Ask us today about our highly rated certificate in carpentry & joinery courses 

 

The above is just a summary of what you can expect when training in carpentry on this in-demand 10-day course; to learn more about what else is involved, please consult our online course page. 

 

As the UK and the wider world gradually emerge from what we all hope will be the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to carefully consider what you want from your life – and whether a career change may be in order. If training in carpentry and joinery is an ambition of yours, YTA can help make it a reality for you. 

 

Call 01274 682199 or 07400 922788 today, or email info@ytatraining.com, and we’ll talk you through the possibilities, so that you can settle on the training route that best suits your current abilities and aspirations. 

 

Filed Under: Carpentry, Carpentry course, Level 1

21st April 2021 By Liz Spider

What to expect from our 10-day Level 1 plumbing course at YTA

Whether you want to be able to take on plumbing jobs around the home with more confidence, or start up as a working plumber, YTA has a range of plumbing courses suitable for a range of abilities and skill sets. One of our most popular is the 10-day Level 1 plumbing course. 

 

Our Level 1 plumbing course is suitable for total beginners or tradespeople from different fields who might wish to add plumbing to their armoury of skills. With this course under your belt – and possibly a Level 1 qualification, if you choose this option – you will be able to become a confident and skilled plumber, with a strong platform for career success. 

 

After the full 10 days, you will have been trained and assessed in two units; ‘Introduction to construction work’ and ‘Carrying out plumbing operations’. Achieving these will enable you to earn the full Level 1 Award in Preparation for Plumbing Operations.

 

So, whatever the reason you might be looking for an intensive plumbing course in the UK, the 10-day Level 1 plumbing course here at YTA might be just the one for you. Here is what you can expect from this nationally recognised intensive plumbing course in the UK.

 

Week 1 – 5-day Level 1 intensive plumbing course

 

Monday – The first day of this course will entail you working with 15mm and 22mm copper pipe and fixings, in addition to fitting isolation valves and pipe bending. 

 

Tuesday – Tuesday’s class will be about all things bathrooms, encompassing planning, installation, testing and the fixing of any leaks that might arise at the latter stage. 

 

Wednesday – This day will include an explanation of internal cistern fittings and the various flush mechanisms you might encounter. You will also learn about fault finding and the diagnosis and fixing of those faults.  

 

Thursday – This day will cover the installation, bleeding and fixing of radiators. 

 

Friday – On the final day of week one of your intensive plumbing course in the UK, you will get to grips with plumbing up a kitchen sink and hot and cold pipework, as well as a tee off for a washing machine or dishwasher.  

 

Week 2 – 5-day advanced plumbing course

 

The second week of the course is all about building on the knowledge you picked up in the first week. For example, you will have already learnt how to install a radiator, so now we’ll move on to domestic hot water storage systems and central heating cylinders. 

 

Among many other skills, you will also cover the fitting of header tanks and gate valves, a thermostatic mixer shower, and a shower pump. 

 

Extra tips and tricks 

 

The 10-day course might be mainly made up of the content from our two five-day courses, but there are also some extra bits we have included. These include various tips and tricks of the plumbing trade, as well as full measuring and in-depth quoting based on full-size kitchens and bathrooms. 

 

Start your plumbing journey today

 

To begin your journey towards a new profession or learning some seriously useful plumbing skills, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the YTA team today. Whatever your reason for needing to embark on an intensive plumbing course in the UK, we have got you covered!

 

Filed Under: Level 1, Plumbing, Plumbing course Tagged With: plumbing, plumbing course

26th March 2020 By Graham Binns

Plumbing Course – Video Review by Darren Clarke

We have had our first plumbing course video review! Darren Clarke, a gas fitter from Liverpool attended our 10 day plumbing level 1 plumbing course and here is his mid-course review after completing the first 5 days.

Whats Covered on the plumbing course:

The first 5 days will see you working with copper pipe and fixings, plumbing in a bathroom, a small 3 radiator system including thermostatic radiator valves, understanding different heating systems, plumbing in a kitchen sink including waste pipes plus plenty of fault finding and repair work throughout the week.

Darrens 10 day level 1 plumbing course was cut short due to COVID-19 but he will be returning for the second week (advanced plumbing course) at a later date.

Plumbing course video review below:

Subscribe to the YTA YouTube channel and look out for more reviews in the coming weeks.

Darrens review of YTA:

Darren also left a review (below) on reviews.co.uk, a trusted review site.

Darren Clarke plumbing course review
Darren Clarke plumbing course review

Just finished 5 day of my 10 day plumbing course being a gas fitter not a plumber this course helped me massively learnt so much looking forward to the next 5 days met some great lads Graham is a top guy with plenty knowledge GREAT PLACE GREAT PEOPLE good place to learn or to get you back in to doing your own property work will be back to do my 5 days as soon as this situation calms down and will be back to do Electrician course may thanks guys

Thank you for such a great review Darren, we are looking forward to having you back with us to complete the 10 day level 1 plumbing course once we can re-open following COVID-19.

The YTA team.

More reviews for YTA can be found at www.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.

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Filed Under: 10 day course, 5 day course, Accredited course, Level 1, Plumbing course, Qualification, Review, Trade, Training centre, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: bradford, plumbing, plumbing course, Plumbing course reviews, Review, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA review, YTA Training And Assessment, YTA Training reviews

20th March 2020 By Graham Binns

5 Star Selfie!

A customer selfie and another fantastic 5 star review for YTA!

Had the best experience on the plumbing course, this is coming from a man who hasn’t attended a course in 20 years or so, so I was very nervous… Had the best tutors Graham & Lyndon who made the whole experience both enjoyable and very informative at the same time.. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to step out of their comfort zone and change direction in life I’ve learned so much these last 2 weeks thanks to all involved x

Craig Self – 10 day Level 1 Award in Plumbing. March 2020

Craig Self Selfie
From left to right. Lyndon (Plumbing Tutor), Tom & Craig (both attended 10 day level 1 plumbing course)
Craig Self selfie review of plumbing course
Craig Self review of plumbing course

Thank you for such a lovely review of our 10 day level 1 plumbing course Craig. It was a pleasure to teach you.

 

More reviews for YTA can be found at www.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

Filed Under: 10 day course, Accredited course, Adult training, Construction course, Level 1, Plumbing course, Qualification, Review, Training centre, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: bradford, course, plumbing, plumbing course, Plumbing course reviews, Review, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA review, YTA Training And Assessment, YTA Training reviews

3rd February 2020 By Liz Spider

Our Level 1 tiling courses could set you well on the way to an exciting professional future

Learning a trade remains as popular a path as ever for people around the UK, and there are good reasons for that. Tiling, after all, is unlikely to ever go out of fashion, with all manner of floors and walls up and down the UK needing to be tiled to the utmost level of professionalism Furthermore, once one is experienced in this field, it is possible to earn as much as £38,000 a year.

These factors, in turn, help to explain why tiling intensive courses like our very own here at YTA continue to be sought-after.

Indeed, for a wide range of people who are interested in a tiling career – including not only complete beginners, but also existing tradespeople who wish to extend their skill-set to tiling – there are few more attractive initial training options than our five-day and 10-day Level 1 courses.

Within just a few days, you’ll have covered considerable ground

You don’t need to possess any prior tiling experience at all if you wish to take on one of these NOCN Cskills Level 1 tiling intensive courses. That’s because we really do start from scratch – although if you have some existing tiling skills, we can always tailor the course to suit your requirements.

Even if you take on ‘just’ our five-day course, we’ll aim to ensure you leave us with sufficient information and confidence to get your new tiling career successfully underway. Indeed, according to our most recent effectiveness poll, 23 out of 30 students have set up and are now enjoying self-employed tiling careers.

The course is structured as if it was a typical tiler’s working week. This means that if you complete the first five days, you will amass considerable experience and knowhow in the process, including in relation to health and safety, surface preparation, tiling techniques, the use of all tiling tools, all aspects of cutting and drilling tiles, silicone sealing and removal, and much more.

If, though, you join us for the full 10-day course, the additional five days will give you many further specialised tasks to work through. These will include, on the Monday, tiling a kitchen with a diamond splashback going up to the funnel, followed by a Tuesday spent tiling around a window inside and out, and a Wednesday and Thursday spent concentrating on wet rooms, tanking, plunge cutting and naturals. The Friday will conclude the course with the installation of bathroom underfloor heating before tiling on it; certificates will also be presented on this day.

Would you like to learn more about our tiling intensive courses?

If you would appreciate some further insight into whether either our five-day or 10-day tiling course could be the most suitable path for you, why not contact our team now, to arrange an in-person visit to our training centre? This will enable you to take a tour of our premises and chat to the current students on the course, who will be able to tell you about their experiences.

Simply call 01274 682199 or 07400922788 or email info@ytatraining.com now, or even complete and submit our straightforward online contact form.

 

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I'll be honest when I saw the advertisement and checked the place on google, I said another course to waste time, and contrary to having judged the place, the course was above my expectations, very practical, excellent teaching, I recommend 100 % five stars.
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14:48 20 Jun 22
As an unskilled landlord I felt a little exposed due to the lack of plumbers out there doing small jobs, leaking sinks, new toilet inlets etc etc. I contacted YTA to bridge that gap a bit. After 5 days, I actually feel far more comfortable and I am actually going to tackle installing a bathroom. Very good, hands on training. Can be difficult to hear whats going on at times due to all trade training going on in the same room but I would definitely recommend them. I am actually going to do joinery, kitchen fitting and plastering too within the next 12 months.
Dave ThomasDave Thomas
18:04 27 May 22
Just finished the 5 day kitchen fitting course with Paul. I had very limited skills prior to this but have learnt loads and now feel totally competent to fully fit out my mums kitchen and utility room myself. Great course with very experienced tutor. Highly recommended. I'm going to do the plumbing course next. Thanks Paul and YTA.
Andrew HearnAndrew Hearn
17:52 26 May 22
Can't rate this place enough. I've done plumbing, plastering, and am about to finish a joinery course. The instructors are all very skilled in their respective trades and the class sizes are small enough that you have time to go at your own pace and really learn.All the instructors are very approachable and happy to answer questions, however stupid I thought they might sound.If you're considering a course here my advice is to do it. I started with virtually no practical skill at all and after each course I'm now confident that I can put these skills to good use in my house, and what I could produce by the end of each course is much better than what I've seen some tradesmen produce. You'll be pleasantly surprised by how much you'll learn at this place, even with no prior experience.
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20:28 20 Apr 22
Finished my 10 day tiling course with Gary and it was superb.Considering I'd never laid a tile prior to starting the course and then to be tiling by 10am the morning is amazing and it's a credit to him, he has confidence in the people he's training even if they don't haha. Without thinking you just do it, he guides you along swimmingly.Gary, without saying it, recognises your pace and how confident or not you are and he goes with YOUR flow which I feel is correct.
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I attended a 5 day plastering course .All the instructors are great and easy to get on with. Dave the plastering instructor is a top lad .Nothing to much trouble and really helpful.I’ve already started on my own house and the course definitely gave me the basics I needed to point me in the right direction.I would recommend Dave and all the staff to anyone thinking about having a go.I’m 61 served my time as a bricklayer straight from school but I wish I’d given plastering a shot years ago.Best thing I’ve done in a long time.Also ‘Bradford Digs’ great little place to stay.Cheers to all…Andy.
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