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Handyman courses offered for people who want to learn the basics of electrics, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating etc.

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Handyman Courses run for between 1 and 7/8 weeks

We can tailor make courses to suit you!

We can run a course at very short notice!

Our short handyman courses are tailored to suit the needs of those wanting to learn the fundamentals of the various trades. The courses start most Mondays so can be run at short notice. During the week students will build confidence with the materials and tools commonly used through a mix of theory and practical experience. All courses start with a brief health and safety induction.Handyman Home

 

Please Note: We are able to register you for a NVQ in Handyman skills and register you for your CSCS Card – there will be an additional charge for this.

Please contact us for further information!

 

handyman courseOne week courses:

 

Plumbing

This course is a hands-on course designed to give practical experience in the art of plumbing, giving maximum pipe skills in five days including the fitting of a bathroom suite, kitchen sink and washing machine and also including the fitting of all necessary waste pipes plus an outside tap; all to current regulations.

 

"Would you please pass on my thanks to all your training staff - I really enjoyed the training which was conducted in an entirely professional manner and I can honestly say I learnt a great deal."
Rob Loftus - Handyman Course: Feb 09

Wall & Floor Tiling

Our course is designed with a practical, quick learner in mind. The course involves assessing wall space, measuring and marking up and problem solving with full hands-on experience. You will be put to the test working around basins, baths and toilets and on occasions you will be challenged with uneven wall surfaces. During the week’s training you will be assessed and assistance will be given in areas which you may find difficult.

 

Painting and Decorating

The aim of this course is to cover the basics in handling materials, problem solving, protecting surrounding areas, preparation of surfaces, filling and degreasing and preparing timber, metal and cement surfaces. To finish off you will work on the application of paints by brush and roller on absorbent and non-absorbent materials and backgrounds.

 

Plastering

A highly useful skill and for those who are fully qualified a highly lucrative trade. In addition to the fundamentals of mixing and applying plaster the course covers the correct method of cutting and fixing plasterboard, the preparation of surfaces in readiness to receive backing plasters, sand/cement and other Gypsum based plasters. Finally, you will cover the application of plaster to damp-proofed areas, silicon injected and Bitumen based products.

 

Kitchen Fitting

This course includes basic electrics and plumbing for fitting a kitchen. You will gain familiarity with the common hand tools including tap wrench and adjustable spanners and power tools like the scribe jig and biscuit cutter. Additionally, you will cover the following:

Bathroom Installation

This is another popular DIY course in which students will learn the fundamentals of bathroom installation. Dealing with the most common fixtures, this course will include many elements of plumbing to enable you to feel confident in the installation of those fixtures.

 

Metal Partitioning & Drylining

The aim of this course is to instruct you in the erection of metal stud partitioning. Working from plan you will be shown how to ‘set out’ the site, and lay metal track in readiness for the studwork.

 

Bricklaying

This course is specifically designed for people looking to learn the skill of bricklaying, but have little or no knowledge; it will give maximum bricklaying skills in five days using bricks and blocks.

 

Artexing

The aim of the course is to show you the correct method of applying plasterboard to ceilings. We will cover background preparation and treatments showing you how to tape and caulk the ceilings and to prime or seal different surfaces on ceilings and walls ready for artexing patterns to be applied.

 

Roofing

Much of work during this week will be practical to introduce you to the different type of roof coverings from concrete to slate tiles. The candidate will also learn how to lay hip and ridge crest tiles and bed them correctly to provide a water tight finish to the roof. A small amount of theory will be used to cover undercloaking, soakers and flashing around the chimney stack.

 

Carpentry

This is a very rewarding and useful area, often overshadowed by the demand for plumbing skills. The course can run from one to six weeks by which time you should have covered all the underpinning knowledge for an NVQ level 2. Some examples of what you will gain competency in are: making door frames/linings, fixing architraves and skirtings and scribing to irregular surfaces.

 

Two weeks and beyond:

Many of the courses that we offer on a one week format can be built upon and extended to two weeks or longer. Certain courses of six or seven weeks can also give all the underpinning knowledge for an NVQ level 2.

 

The most popular courses in our handyman portfolio for an extended period are:

 

Plumbing

This course will look more in-depth at domestic cold water expansion tank, positioning and setting up and overflows and levels. You will gain more experience in piping up using compression and solder fittings, pipe-bending, internal and external springs, hanging radiators and drainage of rainwater.

 

Wall and Floor Tiling

This course will give you greater exposure to different materials, more complicated positions and difficult angles. You will build greater confidence and speed for every week you accomplish.

 

Site Carpentry

This is a very rewarding and useful area, often overshadowed by the demand for plumbing skills. The course can run from two to six weeks by which time you should have covered all the underpinning knowledge for an NVQ level 2. Some examples of what you will gain competency in are: making door frames/linings, fixing architraves and skirtings and scribing to irregular surfaces.

 

Please note: Hard hats can be loaned for the duration of the course. Please bring work boots and an overall. Work boots and overalls are for sale at the centre. Please bring a change of shoes to the centre.

 

Extra: we can include access to our “New Career Search” an employment (or business start-up) service including a development pack and ongoing mentoring and advice.

 

NEW

PART P - BPEC 5 Day Course

For Plumbers, Heating Engineers, Kitchen Fitters, Alarm Installers and Electric Garage Door Fitters.

 

PART P – 10 Day Course

The EAL Domestic Electrical Installer qualification to meet the requirements of Part P – This is for electricians

working in the industry who require the qualification.

 

Please Note: We are able to register you for a NVQ in Handyman skills and register you for your CSCS Card – there will be an additional charge for this.

Please contact us for further information!

 

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