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Joinery

24th September 2019 By Liz Spider

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.

 

Filed Under: Carpentry, Carpentry course, Carpentry NVQ, Joinery, Joinery course, Joinery NVQ

15th August 2019 By Graham Binns

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

 

Filed Under: Bradford, Carpentry NVQ, EWPA, Joinery, Level 2, NVQ, NVQ assessment, OSAT, Qualification, Qualified, Review, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: 1 day carpentry nvq, carpentry ewpa, carpentry nvq, level 2 carpentry fast track, nvq level 2 in site carpentry, YTA, YTA review, YTA Training And Assessment

6th June 2019 By Graham Binns

April and May photos taken around the YTA training centre.

A small selection of photos from two very busy months, April and May. All courses have been running, bricklaying, plumbing, tiling, plastering, kitchen fitting, carpentry & joinery. A little late posting April photos but better late than never! Some great work from total beginners. 

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Carpentry & Joinery course in action
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Wall & Floor course in action
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Plumbing course in action
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Kitchen fitting course in action
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Wall & Floor course in action
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Plastering course in action
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Plumbing course in action
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Carpentry & Joinery course in action
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Kitchen fitting course in action
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Wall & Floor course in action
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Carpentry & joinery course in action
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Carpentry & joinery course in action
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Filed Under: Adult training, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Joinery, Plastering course, Tiling course, Training centre, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment Tagged With: bricklaying course, carpentry course, joinery course, kitchen fitting course, plastering course, tiling 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

27th November 2018 By Graham Binns

Tile and Stone Journal Training Guide – November 2018

YTA is proud to be featured in Tile and Stone Journal training guide for November 2018.

YTA delivers quality construction training courses and is an established and recognised training centre within the construction trade industry being able to offer bespoke or accredited courses for individuals, schools, colleges and companies.

We currently offer In-House courses, CITB level 1 qualification courses and NVQ level 2 in various construction trades accessible to experienced workers.

We can provide training for anyone looking to learn a construction trade whether they are looking at guidance for DIY purposes or considering a change of career, everything from a 1 day plumbing taster course, or Cskills level 1 tiling intensive courses and multiple week Multi-Skill courses up to NVQ level 2 in Tiling, Plastering, Carpentry or Bricklaying.

We offer NVQ level 2 through either a 1 or 2 day EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment) or OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training) over several weeks.

YTA offers courses in Tiling, plastering, plumbing, kitchen fitting, bricklaying, carpentry & joinery.

YTA Training & Assessment Ltd, Unit 12a Spencer Business Centre, Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, BD4 9NW
Tel: 01274 682199

Filed Under: Accredited course, Adult training, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Joinery, Plastering, Tiling, Training centre, Yorkshire, YTA, YTA Training and Assessment

5th September 2018 By Graham Binns

5 Star YTA Review – Joinery, Plumbing, Plastering and Tiling courses

Another 5 star review has been left following the completion of Joinery, Plumbing, Plastering and Tiling courses.

Such a life changing place I’ve done the joinery, plumbing, plastering and tiling courses and I wish I’d have done them years ago it really has changed everything business has never been better. Graham, Dave and Lawrence are excellent instructors they take the time to properly show and explain everything it’s not rushed like other places a very relaxed place to freshen up existing skills or learn new ones I really do recommend YTA to anyone thanks fellas.

Thank you Andy for a great 5 star review. More reviews can be found at www.reviews.co.uk

 

 

Filed Under: 10 day course, 5 day course, Accredited course, Carpentry course, Joinery, Joinery course, Learn, Plastering, Plastering course, Plumbing, Review, Tiling, Tiling course, YTA Training and Assessment

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