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19th February 2024 By Graham Binns

Level 1 Accredited Carpentry Courses To Kick Start Your New Career

Carpentry is a traditional job that also remains hugely important in today’s world – not only to all manner of individual construction projects, but also the UK construction industry as a whole, and by extension, the broader UK economy.

If, then, you are considering learning carpentry as a trade from scratch, you can be sure that your skills will be in demand once you do acquire them. But with so many training options out there, how can you be certain of the one that would represent the best route for you?

When it comes to certificate in carpentry & joinery courses, we’re the experts here at YTA, and we would be delighted to recommend you our own 10-day NOCN Cskills Level 1 course in carpentry and joinery, which you can undertake at our West Yorkshire training centre. 

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Is this really a course for those with no prior carpentry experience? 

Yes, it is! We won’t expect you to have any previous experience in carpentry and joinery if you are interested in enrolling on this 10-day course. And even if you do have a limited amount of past experience, we will help ensure your competency in the trade is quickly up to Level 1 standard, which will provide a strong foundation for further training at Level 2. 

Looking first to this Level 1 course, though, over the course of the 10 days you spend with us, you will get to train and be assessed in a number of crucial units, covering door lining, hanging a door, and skirting and architrave. 

If you are successful in completing this course and achieving the aforementioned units, you will gain six credits at Level 1. This will enable you to be awarded a NOCN Cskills unit-accreditation certificate for ‘Skills for Carpentry & Joinery’, which you will be able to show potential customers or employers as an indication of your competency in the trade. 

If you’re prepared to pay a little extra, you can also be assessed in a further optional ‘window frame’ module during your time at our training centre. It’s just one more thing that could equip you to be even more successful as a carpenter in your career to come. 

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But what does this carpentry training actually involve? 

You can find out more on the page of our site dedicated to this course. But in short, you will have the opportunity to cover a huge amount of ground in carpentry over your 10 days’ training at YTA. 

From the initial training in how to use the basic hand tools associated with carpentry, right through to the actual development of your marking, cutting and chiselling skills, and then on to more challenging tasks such as the construction of a stud partition from scratch, you can expect to be equipped with knowledge and skills you will value having forever. 

There’s no need to consider any other provider of certificate in carpentry & joinery courses when you have the option of YTA. Simply give our team a call now, on 01274 682199, and we will be pleased to talk you through your construction training options in more detail, and whether this course could be the right match to your aspirations and requirements. 

YTA Carpentry & Joinery course review by Philip Porter - Oct 19
YTA Carpentry & Joinery course review by Philip Porter – Oct 19

At YTA, we offer comprehensive training in carpentry and joinery that covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise you need.

Our certificate in carpentry & joinery course is perfect for those who want to learn how to use hand tools commonly used in carpentry, such as hammers, saws, chisels, and more. You will also have the opportunity to develop your marking, cutting and chiselling skills – essential for any aspiring carpenter.

Filed Under: 5 day course, Adult training, Carpentry, Carpentry course, Joinery, Joinery course, Level 1, Qualification, Trade, Training centre, YTA Tagged With: carpentry, carpentry course, carpentry course review, joinery course, YTA, YTA review

10th January 2020 By Liz Spider

Join us for five or 10 days to start your professional carpentry journey

You’ll doubtless be hearing a lot of things at this time of year about new beginnings, including the things you ‘should’ do – getting fit, travelling more and so on. Well, here at YTA, we really don’t think you can make any better New Year resolution than one that could get you started on a whole new rewarding career.

Yep, we’re referring to our certificate in carpentry & joinery courses that last for five days or 10 days, depending on what might suit your preferences and needs.

But what makes one of these courses such an excellent platform for success if you aspire to be a carpenter or joiner for a living in 2020?

These are courses that you can trust

And when we say ‘trust’, we’re not asking you to simply take our word for it! That’s because these are NOCN Construction Skills (Cskills) courses, so you can be assured of the reputability of this training path by the name alone.

You don’t need to have any previous carpentry experience in order to embark on our five-day or 10-day NOCN Cskills Level 1 certificate in carpentry & joinery courses.

The five-day course is a unit of accreditation that will show potential employers or customers you are competent in this trade, while the 10-day course culminates in a full qualification – the NOCN Cskills Level 1 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery.

So, what can you expect to learn?

While these courses naturally differ in terms of the number of units you will be trained and assessed in, undertaking either route will enable you to get to grips with a broad variety of aspects of carpentry.

From building a stud partition wall with a doorway and hanging a door including the fitting of locks, right through to learning about fixing mouldings and the various tools pertinent to carpentry and joinery, these courses cover the extensive territory that will enable you to start your career in this trade with the utmost confidence.

Why not, then, click through to our full online pages in relation to the five-day or 10-day carpentry course, before getting in touch directly with the YTA team to ask any questions you may have and to make your booking?

We have opportunities open to secure your place on either of these certificate in carpentry & joinery courses for January, February or well into the spring – so you really do have no excuses for not making those big steps to realise your ambitions in this enjoyable trade in the months ahead.

 

Check out our 5 star reviews at reviews.co.uk

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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

Filed Under: Carpentry, Carpentry course Tagged With: carpentry, carpentry course, joinery course, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training And Assessment

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.

10 day carpentry and joinery course yta reviewThank 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.

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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.

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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

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Filed Under: 10 day course, Adult training, Bradford, Carpentry, Carpentry course, Joinery, Joinery course, Level 1, Review, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: carpentry, carpentry course, joinery course, Review, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA review, YTA Training And Assessment, YTA Training reviews

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

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

Filed Under: Carpentry NVQ, EWPA, Joinery NVQ, Review, Trade, Training centre, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: 1 day carpentry nvq, carpentry, carpentry ewpa, level 2 carpentry fast track, nvq level 2 in site carpentry, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA review, YTA Training And Assessment, YTA Training reviews

1st February 2019 By Graham Binns

A busy end to January, a few photos from around the training centre.

A selection of photos taken around the training centre over the past 10 days or so of January. Every course ran in January, Bricklaying, tiling, plastering, carpentry & joinery, kitchen fitting and plumbing.

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Photos from January courses.

 

Filed Under: 10 day course, Basic Heating and Domestic hot water system, Bricklaying, Bricklaying course, Carpentry, Carpentry course, Course, Fast track, Intensive course, Joinery course, Plastering course, Plumbing course, Tiling course, Worktop fitting course, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: bricklaying, carpentry, course, kitchen fitting, plastering, plumbing, router course, tiling, worktop course, YTA, YTA Training And Assessment

15th January 2019 By Graham Binns

A busy start to 2019 for all courses

Its been a busy start to the year on all courses for 2019! We have had tiling, plastering, carpentry & joinery, plumbing and kitchen fitting running. Here’s a small selection of photos taken around the centre this past couple of weeks.

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YTA offer a range of construction courses from 5 days to 10 day level 1 all aimed at your starting your own business. We only have small class sizes with no more than 5 or 6 students per course.
Courses run every week so you are usually only a week or so away from finding a course with a place available. If you would like some more information or would like to book please contact to office on 01274682199

 

Filed Under: 10 day course, 5 day course, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Joinery, Kitchen Fitting Course, Level 1, Plastering, Plumbing, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: bricklaying, carpentry, kitchen fitting, plastering, plumbing, tiling, YTA, YTA Training And Assessment

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