Beginners DIY Course - Hand & Power Tools 2nd Day

Beginners DIY Courses at The DIY School enable men and women who have little or no previous DIY experience to work with a range of essential DIY Tools that they would use in simple yet common DIY tasks around the home.

PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED THE  1 Day Beginners DIY Hand & Power Tools Course  BEFORE ATTENDING THIS COURSE 

Ladies & Mens Beginners DIY Classes

Who will these Beginners DIY Courses Suit?

• Men & Women wanting first hand practical instruction and experience of essential DIY tool use.
• Those wanting to gain a base set of skills before attending the DIY Home Maintenance Course.
• People wanting to start to tackle general DIY tasks around the home gaining independence.
• Property owners wanting to start with basic home improvement projects.

 

Beginners getting to grips with DIY Tools

What will you learn on these practical Beginners DIY Courses?

• How select & use hammers and nails correctly incl How to use screws and screwdrivers correctly incl flat head, cross head and pozidrive screws
• Pin hammers through to claw hammers to lump hammers
• From small panel pins to 4" joinery nails.
• How to use cordless screwdrivers, drills and hammer drills.
• How to use mains electric drills in wood and masonry.
• How to screw and fix into brickwork and plasterboard and use rawl plugs.
• How to fix brackets & other items to walls that will stay up.
• How to use levels and squares to level and vertical results.
• How to use chisels and planes effectivelt and safely.
• Hoq to use spanners, pliers, wrenches with nuts and bolts.
• How to use hand saws on wood, metal and plastic.
• How to use work benches clamps, platforms and ladders.
• How to use pipe and cable detectors to help avoid burst, leaks and shocks!
• How to use craft knives correctly & safely.

Beginners DIY Training Class Room

Why we chose these skills to include in the Beginners DIY Courses

• The skills are always useful around the home for DIY tasks, repairs and improvements.
• They act as a basis for further DIY training.
• They can enable home owners to save money by doing some repairs themselves.
• They can enable novice DIYers start tackle home improvement DIY projects.
• Parents can bring their children for FREE to learn some useful life skills.

A selection of DIY Tools at The DIY School

DIY Tools Course Students Feedback

Very good. I couldn't even spell DIY this morning. Now I know what is in a tool box and why!
Simon Bate - Beginners DIY Courses

Basic enough but comprehensive enough. A lot learned in 6 hours. Should be taught in schools!
Sybil Leeman and her teenage son - Beginners DIY Courses

Very Useful and valuable course from beginners.
Alison Vasey - Beginners DIY Courses

Really good intro and demystifies the basics.
Anon - DIY Tool Use - Beginners DIY Classes

You walk in having no idea and leave saying " I will be able to do that now"
Richard Leeman - Beginners DIY Courses

Good Instruction
Kendon Macdonald - Beginners DIY Classes

Lots of practical experience and guidance. I can now start to tackle lots of jobs at home without needing a trades person
Mandy Boardman - Beginners DIY Courses

A really excellent intro to what's what in a tool kit and more importantly how to use it all
Sharon Armstrong - Beginners DIY Classes

Very interesting. Really enjoyed the whole day. Can't wait to do it myself.
Dan and Ashley Greenwood - Beginners DIY Courses, Home Maintenance & Plastering Essentials

Very useful day.
Stephen Conway - Beginners DIY Courses

I had an amazing time and even impressed myself. I have learnt everything I hoped and much more
Amanda Town - Beginners DIY Courses & DIY Home Maintenance

It was very relaxed which made it fun to learn. Very patient and friendly
Janine Baddeley - Beginners DIY Classes