Handyman Course

What you'll learn

• Basic tools Understanding, safety, and operation of primary hand and power tools. Includes drilling, grinding, sawing, chisels, hammers, leveling tools…
• Basic Timber Introduction to timber species, classification of hardwoods and softwoods, lumber grading, moisture content, seasoning, grain direction, an…
• Basic Joints Crafting standard woodworking joints including mortise-and-tenon, dowels, half-lap, dovetail, and pocket holes for construction and cabinet…
• Reading Plans Interpreting blueprints, structural scale drawings, elevations, details, symbols, electrical/plumbing indicators, and estimating material c…
• Basic Roofing Framing principles, rafters and trusses, spacing calculations, underlayments, laying roof sheets, roof flashing, and weatherproofing.
• Basic Framing Building vertical stud walls, horizontal plates, window/door headers, fire-stops, and corner assemblies following building regulations.
• Doors Hanging internal and external doors, hinge preparation, locksets, handles, architraves, door frames, and alignment adjustments.
• Drywall & Ceilings Installing plasterboard, joints taping, applying compound, patch repairing, brandering layouts, ceiling board mounting, and skim coating.
• Basic Cabinetry Assembling flat-pack cabinets, leveling carcasses, wall mounting brackets, installing hinges, drawer runners, handles, and countertops.
• Basic Painting Surface preparation (filling, sanding, washing), selector guides (sheen levels, primers), cutting in, rolling, cleanups, and finish coating…
• Basic electrical Safe electrical isolation, circuit testing, changing light switches and fittings, socket replacement, plug wiring, and electrical code safe…
• Basic Plumbing Working with copper and polycop/PVC, pipe cutting and bending, compression joints, solder fittings, tap maintenance, and trap repairs.
• Basic Wetworks Mixing tile adhesives and grouts, waterproofing wet spaces, laying wall/floor tiles, spacers, corner trims, and clean grouting applications.
• Basic Bricklaying Mortar ratios and mixing, establishing plumb/level lines, laying stretchers and headers, brick bond patterns, and joint finishing/tooling.
• Basic Plaster Wall prep, mixing backing coats, applying plaster (scratch coat), floating, leveling screeds, and steel troweling for a smooth finish.
• Basic Paving Bedding sand preparation, laying patterns (herringbone, basketweave), edge restraints, cutting pavers, jointing sand, and compaction.
• Finishings Installing skirting boards, floor transition trim, window sills, cornices, cutting mitres, applying silicone sealants, and final handovers.
• Woodworking Practical woodworking skills and assessment.
• Teamwork Teamwork and workplace collaboration assessment.

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