Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible.
This practical, beginner-friendly course is designed for anyone looking to develop essential DIY skills for use in the home. Learners will gain hands-on experience and basic knowledge across a range of home DIY tasks, helping build confidence to complete simple projects safely and effectively.
The course covers key areas including surface preparation techniques such as cleaning, sanding, and filling, followed by painting and decorating skills, including brush and roller application and wallpapering. Learners will be introduced to basic plastering methods for small repairs and patchwork. The safe use of common power tools will be demonstrated, alongside guidance on selecting and installing appropriate wall fixings for different surfaces. The programme also includes an introduction to basic brickwork, as well as essential safety knowledge for safe isolation of electrical systems and an overview of simple plumbing tasks.
By the end of the course, learners will have developed practical DIY skills, improved awareness of health and safety, and the confidence to carry out basic home improvement projects.
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Entry Guidelines
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course but will be considered on your individual skills and experience. You must be able to follow instructions, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a clear and understandable form and organise information clearly.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
- Further level 1 training
- Level 2 Course
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
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Timetable
Friday 9am - 3pm
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Can I study for free?
You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are: Employed and earning below: £35,864.40 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton) £25,750 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region) Employed and receiving certain state benefits Unemployed (with or without benefits) Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment Terms and Conditions apply.
