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5th January 2020 By Graham Binns

Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 Review

We have received yet another 5 out of 5 review! The review has been left following the 10 day carpentry and joinery level 1 course.

Gareth Bass: Completed 10 day level 1 Carpentry & Joinery Course

I have just completed my two weeks Level 1 in carpentry and joinery. I really enjoyed my training over the two weeks, learning so many new skills in a friendly environment. My tutor Lawrence was great at explaining what we needed to do and demonstrating the technique used to complete the task. I would definitely recommend the YTA training centre if you are looking to start something new in the industry or further your skills. A big thank you to the team.

Thank you for a great Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 Review Gareth from all the YTA Team.

The 10 day Cskills level 1 Certificate in carpentry and joinery course is ideal if you are wanting to start a career in carpentry and eventually move on to gain your Cskills NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry. No previous experience in carpentry & joinery is necessary before attending the 10 day level 1 carpentry and joinery course.

IMG_6586 YTA Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course — Building a stud partition

A brief course overview of topics covered in the 10 day NOCN Cskills Level 1 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery Course:

Build a stud partition wall with a doorway
Hang a door including fitting of locks
Fitting of skirting and mouldings with external and internal corners
Scribing joints to fit mouldings and skirting
Site carpentry operations included in second fixings
Resources required to fix mouldings
Fixing mouldings
Terms used in partitioning
Resources required to carry out partitioning
Produce and assemble studwork partition
Variety of tools used and explained in carpentry and joinery

A £200 deposit is required to book the course, the balance of £1000 is then due on the first day of training.

10 day Carpentry course with NOCN Cskills level 1 certificate in carpentry and joinery £1200 inc vat.

IMG_6792 YTA Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course — Fitting door hinges

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

3rd January 2020 By Graham Binns

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

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

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

27th December 2019 By Graham Binns

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:

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.

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

Tel: 01274682199

Email: info@ytatraining.com

12th December 2019 By Graham Binns

Electrical courses at YTA including 18th Edition

YTA first started running accredited electrical courses earlier this year, we are now proud to be offering a few more options including the 18th Edition wiring regulations course.

Domestic Electrical Installer Course: This is a 15 day DEI course which is approximately 50/50 hands on practical work mixed with assessments and theory work in the classroom. The course is ideal if you are already working in the construction trade or would like to understand electrics around your home more. The course is aimed at you leaving us being able (and qualified) to do a wide range of electrical work in domestic properties from changing plug sockets front, lights to full re-rewires! Yes you can alter and change wiring in the home following this course BUT you will require a professionally competent and qualified electrician to test, certify and sign off the work you have carried out. Not all work requires a sign off certificate. That would be an experienced electrician (minimum 2 years experience) must hold a minimum, Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installation Work in Dwellings and the 18th Edition wiring regulations.

Domestic Electrical Installer circuit Testing. Electrical courses at YTA Yorkshire. — Domestic Electrical Installer circuit Testing

18th Edition Electrical Course: This is our 3 day electrical 18th edition course which will be classroom based to get you through the 18th edition. This course will give you current knowledge of BS7671:2018 and ensure you have the understanding to fully comply with the industry required qualification for the 18th Edition Regulations. This regulated RQF qualification in the requirements of electrical installations has been designed to allow learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the 18^th Edition of the Wiring Regulations. This qualification (or similar) maybe required for operatives wishing to join some Electrical Registration Bodies, Competent Person Schemes or the Microgeneration Scheme.

20 day DEI, Safe Isolation & 18th Edition Electrical Course (4 week course): This electrical course runs over 4 consecutive weeks (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm) and is the ideal starting point if you want to become a domestic electrical installer understand the current 18th Edition wiring regulations and are working in a related trade or would like to understand more about the electrics in your own home. The course is a mixture of practical and theory and you will leave us with a comprehensive understanding of domestic electrical installations and the 18th Edition wiring regulations. We have some large electrical training bays here at YTA so we can really get stuck in and understand how a domestic electrical installation works!

Domestic Electrical Installer certificate
Safe Isolation certificate
18th Edition

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!)

If you would like some more information or would like to discuss any of our electrical courses 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

29th November 2019 By Graham Binns

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.

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

13th November 2019 By Graham Binns

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