If you're looking to learn how to fit a kitchen, choosing the right kitchen fitting course is essential. Whether it’s to fit your own kitchen, work on property development or plan a career move, there are many reasons for learning kitchen fitting skills.
In this article, we look at the reasons for wanting to do a kitchen fitting course and what skills you'll learn on the Able Skills 5-day Kitchen Fitting course.
We also weigh up the benefits of learning professional-level kitchen fitting skills for DIY tasks and how these skills can transfer to property development or construction careers.
Who is a kitchen fitting course suitable for?
There are several reasons why people want to do a kitchen fitting course. Having the skills to fit a kitchen, whether that's in your own home or in one of your properties, if you're a landlord or property developer, could save you time and money. Then there's the career aspect. Whether you're considering it to broaden your services or for a whole new career change, kitchen fitting is a skill that has ongoing demand.
Renovate your own kitchen
Renovating your own kitchen can save you time and money. If you do the work yourself, you're not reliant on professional tradespeople plus you'll have the personal satisfaction of completing the project. That's before we even consider any ongoing maintenance.
Kitchen fitting as a new career
You might be considering kitchen fitting as an area of work to get into. The opportunities for this include working as a kitchen installer or kitchen fitter, or working alongside property developers and builders installing kitchens in new-build properties.
Property maintenance or handyman
Maybe you’re thinking of a new business venture and see kitchen fitting as an ideal foundation for property maintenance or a handyman business. Perhaps you're already working as a handyman, and you want to start offering kitchen fitting services.
Property renovation
If you're developing properties, flipping houses, or you're a landlord, you might be keen to save time and money by doing the kitchen fitting installation and ongoing maintenance yourself.
Whatever your motivation, a kitchen fitting course will set you up with a variety of incredibly useful professional kitchen fitting skills.
9 kitchen fitting skills you'll learn on the Kitchen Fitting Course at Able Skills
Learn how to fit a kitchen in five days on the Able Skills City & Guilds-accredited 5 Day Kitchen Fitting course.
Under the supervision of a kitchen fitting instructor, you’ll learn:
- How to choose the right kitchen units
- Understanding the manufacturer’s drawings
- How to plan a basic layout
- Assembling kitchen units
- Setting out and levelling units
- Scribing, cutting and joining worktops
- Cutting inserts for hobs and sinks
- Hanging cupboard doors and fitting handles
- How to cut and fix pelmets and plinths
Over the five days of the course, you’ll complete a full kitchen installation.
What does kitchen fitting involve?
Fitting a kitchen typically involves planning the layout of the kitchen, choosing units, assembling and levelling units, cutting and installing worktops, including opening for fitting sinks and hobs, installing cupboard doors and handles, and completing finishing details such as plinths and pelmets.
Benefits of learning kitchen fitting skills
Being able to do basic kitchen fitting skills yourself will not only mean that you can fit or repair your own kitchen, but you’ll also have foundation skills that could apply to a career. Good tradespeople are often booked up in advance, too, so doing the project yourself puts you in control of the timings.
From a DIY perspective, having the skills and confidence to do the work yourself means you potentially save money by not having to hire a kitchen fitter. According to Checkatrade, the average price for fitting a new kitchen is £3500* and takes around two weeks.
The Able Skills Kitchen Fitting course costs £695* and takes only 5 days, and gives you skills for life. With kitchens lasting anywhere between 10 and 15 years, even for DIY, it could be a great investment.
Of course, if you decide that you’d like to consider it for a career, by doing the Able Skills Kitchen Fitting Course, you’ll receive an industry-recognised certificate assured by City & Guilds.
How to choose the right kitchen fitting course
Like any construction course, doing your research is essential. Price, location, course content and qualification gained are all things that need to be considered carefully before committing to a kitchen fitting course.
It's always recommended that you visit the training centre. This will give you the opportunity to look around the facilities and ask any questions before you book your kitchen fitting course.
What qualification can you gain on the Able Skills Kitchen Fitting course?
The Able Skills five-day kitchen fitting course is recognised by City & Guilds. On successful completion of this course, you'll receive a certificate assured by City & Guilds to confirm the skills you've learned.
City & Guilds holds a key role overseeing training and professional standards and health & safety across the construction industry. At Able Skills, we’re incredibly proud to be a City & Guilds-accredited provider of construction training.
What career opportunities are there after the course?
The Able Skills Kitchen Fitting course provides introductory kitchen fitting skills plus a City & Guilds certificate to confirm learning. It's ideal for anyone who is looking to move towards a career in kitchen fitting or as a complementary service to a multiskilled tradesperson.
Kitchen fitting skills can lead to opportunities working as a kitchen installer, joining property renovation teams, or offering kitchen installation as part of a wider property maintenance or handyman business.
Frequently asked questions about the kitchen fitting course
Is the course suitable for beginners?
Yes, the kitchen fitting course is suitable for beginners and for people who don't have any previous experience in kitchen fitting.
How long is the course?
The kitchen fitting course is five days in duration.
Will I get a qualification?
On successful completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate assured by City & Guilds.
Will I be able to fit my own kitchen afterwards?
This course will give you introductory kitchen fitting skills, so it is ideal if you want to fit your own kitchen.
Will I be able to set up as a kitchen fitter once I've done the course?
It's a comprehensive introduction to kitchen fitting, so is ideal if you're considering moving towards a career in kitchen fitting.
How many people are on the course?
We run the kitchen fitting course with a very small group of students.
What students say about the kitchen fitting course
"Without a doubt, the most enjoyable aspect of kitchen-fitting was learning how a kitchen came together but also the sense of achievement at learning how to use the tools required for the job: I learned how to use a jigsaw, router and track saw." Pam wanted the skills to work on her own home.
"The course itself was very hands-on, and the tutor, Dean, offered a wealth of experience which extended far beyond the course content. I highly recommend Able Skills." Dean wanted to learn the skills of a kitchen fitter.
"Fantastic course and would recommend to anyone. Learnt so much both practical and theory and the teacher Dean was excellent. Was very patient and always had time to answer any questions." Mark gave a five-star review on Trustpilot.
How to get started with kitchen fitting
If you're ready to start learning kitchen fitting, the next step is looking at the kitchen fitting course page, which has the full details, dates and booking. Or speak to our team today on 01322 280 202. You're welcome to visit our training centre to look around the facilities.
The course takes place at the Able Skills training centre in Dartford, Kent, easily accessible from London and the surrounding South East.
*prices correct at time of publication
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