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Home DIY — Part-time

Course outline

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn basic home improvement skills and gain the confidence to tackle DIY projects around the house.

Topics include:

  • Health and safety
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Painting and decorating
  • Electrics
  • Hanging
  • Door installation
  • Plumbing

You can expect to learn:

  • Basic woodworking skills such as sawing, drilling, sanding, and finishing wood.
  • How to use power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • How to repair or replace common household items such as plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, and light fixtures.
  • How to make home decor changes, by learning how to do painting and decorating
  • How to install and fix basic plumbing fixings

How to enrol onto this course

It is no longer possible to enrol on this course but we may be offering it again in the future. Please check back later.

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Course dates / times

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Qualification

College Certificate

Level Level 1
Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Teaching & assessment

You will complete a short course booklet and receive verbal feedback throughout the course.