Build essential home maintenance skills and gain confidence tackling basic repairs with this practical three-week DIY course for beginners. Whether you want to feel more confident maintaining your own home or are exploring a future in construction, this course gives you hands-on experience using tools, fixing common issues and completing simple projects safely.
You’ll learn practical techniques you can use straight away, from drilling and fixing to measuring, maintenance and basic carpentry and decorating tasks. Designed for adults with little or no experience, every session is supportive, practical and delivered in a fully equipped workshop.
As part of the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands, you’ll study in a confidence-building environment where adults can try new skills without pressure.
Who is this course for?
Designed for adults aged 19+ who want to:
• Build confidence completing DIY projects at home
• Learn practical tools and repair skills
• Explore whether a construction trade might be right for them
• Improve self-sufficiency in home maintenance
• Gain experience before progressing to longer construction courses
No experience needed.