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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 carpentry and 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

YTA offers practical workshop training and a separate ten-day route with NOCN Cskills unit accreditation.

No previous carpentry experience is required for the beginner five-day or ten-day routes.

Our five-day practical carpentry and joinery course is non-accredited and includes a YTA completion certificate. The ten-day Level 1 carpentry and joinery route offers the stated NOCN Cskills unit accreditation, rather than a full Level 1 qualification.

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 carpentry and 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

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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.

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

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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

Carpentry NVQ level 2 assessment front
Carpentry NVQ level 2 assessment front
Carpentry NVQ level 2 assessment back
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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Excellent Multiple Courses YTA Review.

Course information updated October 2026: This older article records activity at the time. Electrical courses and beginner bricklaying courses are no longer offered. See current YTA courses for available training.

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:

Nigel Hammond YTA review

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.

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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

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September & October course photos at YTA

Course information updated October 2026: This older article records activity at the time. Electrical courses and beginner bricklaying courses are no longer offered. See current YTA courses for available training.

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

 

 

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

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Carpentry & Joinery course review at YTA – Philip Porter

”I would definitely recommend” is what Philip Porter had to say following the completion of the 10 day carpentry and joinery course. Please see below the carpentry and joinery course review at YTA.

I attended the 10 day joinery course in October 19. The course was well presented with all the materials and tools available. Lawrence, the teacher was always there for you and as the classes were small he could spend plenty of time with each student. He explained and demonstrated clearly and you could tell he was a master craftsman. There was tea, coffee and biscuits available all day. I feel confident taking my skills out on to site now. I would definitely recommend and I’ll hopefully be doing other courses in time.

Thank you for such a great review Philip of your time at YTA whilst completing the 10 day carpentry and joinery course. Much appreciated.

Thanks again.
From the YTA Team

 

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

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

Throughout the course you will cover many aspects of carpentry and joinery including:

A brief course overview of topics covered in the 10 days:

  • Build a stud partition wall with a doorway
  • Hang a door including fitting of locks
  • Fitting of skirting and moldings with external and internal corners
  • Scribing joints to fit moldings and skirting
  • Site carpentry operations included in second fixings
  • Resources required to fix moldings
  • Fixing moldings
  • 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

To book the course we require a £200 deposit. The balance of £700 is then due on the first day of your course.

10 day Intensive Carpentry and Joinery Course £900 inc vat.

For an additional £300 (which can be decided on your third day of the course) you can upgrade to the NOCN Cskills Level 1 Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery.

 

For more information please contact the YTA Team on 01274682199. We are open form Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Courses are running every week.

YTA Training And Assessment Ltd, Unit 12a Factory St, Bradford, BD4 9NW