Course Information
3-Day DIY Building Skills
Cost: £350.00
What it Covers
Our 3‑day DIY building skills course teaches practical, easy‑to‑use techniques for tackling small home projects. The training covers:
- Basic repair skills such as fixing a damaged garden dwarf wall, minor plastering, and replacing skirting boards
- Hands‑on tool training using mechanical, battery‑powered, and mains‑powered tools
- Safe tool operation, helping you work confidently and avoid injury or accidental damage
- Practical tips and methods that professional tradespeople use every day
- Guidance on materials and correct working techniques to help you complete small jobs properly
This course gives you the confidence to handle common household repairs without needing to hire a tradesperson.
DAY 1 -CARPENTRY & INTERIOR BASICS
Understanding tools and practical home carpentry skills
- Skirting Replacement
- Removing old skirting
- Cutting internal/external mitres
- Fixing to uneven walls
- Caulking & finishing
Shelving Installation
- Finding studs / solid fixing points
- Using wall plugs properly
- Levelling techniques
- Load considerations
LVT Flooring
- Subfloor prep
- Setting out
- Cutting & fitting
- Expansion gaps
- Hanging a basic internal door
- Boxing in pipework
DAY 2 – PLASTERING & DECORATING
Repairing walls and achieving a clean finish
- Types of plaster
- When to patch verses skim
- Tools & materials
Patch Plastering
- Preparing damaged areas
- Bonding + finishing plaster
- Feathering edges
- Avoiding cracking
Filling & Surface Prep
- Cracks, holes, blown areas
- Sanding properly
- Getting surfaces ready for paint
Skimming Practice (small areas)
- Trowel control
- Timing
- Polishing up
Decorating Techniques
- Cutting in clean lines
- Roller techniques (no streaks)
- Common mistakes
DAY 3 – BRICKWORK & OUTDOOR SKILLS
Structural basics and outdoor repairs
- What is DPC?
- How damp occurs
- Basic structural awareness
- Mortar types
Bricklaying Basics
- Mixing mortar properly
- Laying bricks to line
- Level and plumb
- Joint finishes
Repair Work
- Rebuilding damaged brickwork
- Tooth-in techniques
- Matching existing work
Build a Small Dwarf Wall
- Setting out
- Levels
- Corners
- Finishing
Render Repairs
- Patch rendering
- Blown render repair
- Blending finishes
TOOLS COVERED
- SDS drills
- Chop saws
- Hand tools
- Mixing tools
- Trowels
- Levels
SAFETY ELEMENT
- PPE use
- Safe tool handling
- Dust and silica awareness
- Working at low height safely
WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT
- Homeowners who want to learn basic DIY skills
- Complete beginners with no previous experience
- Anyone who wants to save money by doing small repairs themselves
- People who enjoy practical, hands‑on learning
- Individuals looking to build confidence before attempting home improvement tasks
WHAT YOU GET
- Certificate of completion
- Printed “DIY Skills Guide”
- Material/tool list for home use
- Ongoing support