DIY for Beginners

Course dates:

• Tuesday 25^th January to 22^nd March 2022 – 8 weeks – F0PDIYB0/1/2
• Tuesday 3^rd May to 28^th June 2022 – 8 weeks –  F0PDIYB0/1/3

This course is designed for adults who are looking for an introduction to the basics of DIY such as laying wall and floor tiles, repairing plastered walls, laying bricks and blocks, cutting and forming timber joints, undertaking simple plumbing tasks as well as developing knowledge skills and confidence using a variety of hand tools, materials and equipment.

• Students will have informal assessment and feedback from the tutor. Students will not have access to machinery during these classes.
• Activities may include some or all of the following (similar format for all three terms, format is flexible and may vary):
• Health and safety guidance will be given in relation to each trade
• Introduction to wall and floor tiling and grouting
• Basic wood joints; measuring, cutting, simple joints, architrave and skirting
• Brick wall construction, laying bricks, blocks, mixing and pointing
• Basic plumbing skills, taps, radiator bleeding, repressurising a central heating system, repairing simple toilet and sink faults, basic soldering tasks
• Basic decorating skills, wallpapering, preparing and painting wood surfaces, repairing damaged wall surfaces

Next steps: 

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

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.

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

None, all materials are included.