DIY and Construction: Practical Plumbing DIY Basics

Gain practical skills and confidence in tackling basic plumbing and DIY tasks around the home in this hands-on 2-day course. Suitable for beginners, this course provides an introduction to essential plumbing and home maintenance techniques, helping you develop the knowledge and skills needed to carry out simple repairs and improvements safely and effectively.

Through tutor demonstrations and practical activities, you will learn how to use common plumbing and DIY tools, understand basic household systems, and complete a range of everyday maintenance tasks. The course offers a supportive learning environment where you can build confidence through guided practice and hands-on experience.

By the end of the course, you will have gained valuable practical skills that can be applied to a variety of home maintenance and DIY projects.

• Safe use of plumbing and DIY tools and equipment
• Understanding basic household plumbing systems
• Fixing common plumbing issues, including leaking taps and washers
• Isolating water supplies safely
• Measuring, marking, and installation basics
• Using hand tools and power tools correctly
• Basic home maintenance and repair techniques
• Diagnosing common household problems
• Health and safety awareness for DIY projects
• Planning and carrying out simple repair and improvement tasks

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Use a range of plumbing and DIY tools safely and effectively
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks
• Isolate and reconnect water supplies safely
• Complete simple household repairs with confidence
• Apply safe working practices to DIY projects
• Plan and undertake basic home improvement tasks independently

Please wear suitable clothing and steel toe-capped boots for all practical sessions. and bring a notepad and pen for taking notes throughout the course.

To ensure a good learning experience, courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If the minimum number is not reached, we may need to cancel the course. We aim to give learners at least 7 days' notice wherever possible.