Basic Home DIY Skills
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Who is it for?
This is a general introductory 5-week course for adults covering the safe practice of basic DIY skills, advice, and tips across key areas of household jobs and home improvement. This course will give you the confidence needed for safe and enjoyable DIY!
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
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What does the course involve?
This 5-week course begins with an introductory session before progressing each week through various aspects of home DIY. You will practise essential skills, gain useful knowledge, and pick up handy hints on home improvement, whilst also knowing when to contact qualified specialists. The course comprises the following 5 sessions and below are just examples of each week's topics.
Week 1 Introduction
General health & safety; working at height; competent use of the right tools for the job; identifying wall types; zones for cablework; drilling; sawing; fixing types of wall plugs, screws, nails; etc.
Week 2 Basic Jobs at home
Measuring accurately; checking levels, surfaces, angles; putting up shelves/blinds/curtains/bathroom cabinets/mirrors; hanging picture frames/notice boards; tiling & grouting; patch plastering; etc.
Week 3 Painting and Decorating at home
Preparation of surfaces (sanding, stripping, taping); indoor & outdoor painting; different types of paint/products; applying paint; wall papering; tidying up; cleaning equipment; etc.
Week 4 General Plumbing/Drainage at home
Plumbing in washing machines/dishwashers; location of stop taps/isolation valves; toilet cisterns - basic troubleshooting; frost protection for outside taps; gutters/drains/water butts; etc.
Week 5 General Electrical at home
Location and safe operation of fuse box switches for safe isolation; safe operation & maintenance of smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors; general advice on electrical safety, etc.
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How is the course assessed?
No formal assessment to be undertaken other than ongoing support and guidance.
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Additional Notes
Students should equip themselves with: Tape Measure, Pencil, Notebook, Gloves, Safety Shoes/Boots.
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What do I do next?
Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 342333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.
You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.
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