DIY for Beginners

This is a hands on practical course for beginners or those with some experience.

Course Information

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Course Type Adult - Leisure
Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
Qualification N/A
Study Mode: Part Time Only
Course Level Beginners
Location Construction Centre
Course Length 8 weeks
Start Date 20th January 2021
End Date 17th March 2021
Day Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Times 18.00-21.00
Fee £203.00
Reduced Fee £93.00
Course Code X0EDIYB0/9/B

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Overview

You will look at a wide range of DIY skills including carpentry, plumbing, plastering and bricklaying. You will need to wear solid shoes and overalls/old clothing. All materials provided.

Students will have informal assessment and feedback from the tutor and this will be recorded on an individual learning plan. Students will not have access to machinery during classes.

There are further dates throughout the year – please contact us for information or visit the website again from September 2019.

What topics will I study?

You will cover the following (Similar format all three terms, format is flexible and may vary):

Health and safety and basic tools
Basic wood joints; advanced hand tools
Brick wall construction
Introduction to power tools
Sanders and planers
Basic decorating skills
Basic plastering skills
Introduction to tiling and grouting, basic plumbing, taps, radiator bleeding, joints, leak detection, stop valves and ball cocks.

Next steps:

There are other construction courses available such as Carpentry and Bricklaying.

Entry Requirements

None, all welcome. All students on construction courses are required to have their own steel-toed shoes. Overalls or a change of clothing must be brought to each lesson.

Facilities

Learners will be given a college ID badge and have access to all college facilities, including learning centres and computers.

Additional Costs

None, all materials are included.

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If you have questions or would like to speak to someone, our team of Customer Service Advisers can help answer your questions or direct your enquiry to the correct team.
Speak to us today on 01392 400500 or email info@exe-coll.ac.uk.
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DIY for Beginners