Don't call in the experts—become one yourself! This hands-on 2-day Home DIY Basics Workshop is designed to empower you with essential skills and the confidence needed to tackle everyday household maintenance and repairs.
Whether you're starting your DIY journey or looking to refresh your skills, you'll gain practical experience in using tools, handling materials, and completing common repair tasks around the home. You'll learn how to patch, drill, tile, hang items and perform basic plumbing—with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Course Outline
- Workshop safety, housekeeping, and PPE
- Toolbox and tool familiarisation, including drills and drivers
- Hands-on practice: cutting, drilling, tiling, fixing into different materials
- Wall anatomy and damage repair
- DIY plumbing: changing washers, fixing leaks
- Using fixings and anchors for shelves and fixtures
Schedule & Venue
- 2-day workshop
- Offered at Redfern and Summer Hill campuses (details provided upon enrolment)
- Please select preferred location when enrolling
Additional Notes
- Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes
- No loose jewellery; tie back long hair
- Bring your own tools if you'd like to learn with them
You will learn
- Safely operate drills and drivers on various surfaces
- Hang shelves and repair minor wall damage
- Perform simple plumbing tasks like changing a washer
You will get
- Hands-on experience in household repairs
- Confidence using common DIY tools and techniques
- Guided instruction from experienced tutors
Appropriate for
Beginners and anyone wanting to learn essential home maintenance and repair skills.
What to bring
- Personal DIY tools (optional)
- Face mask, safety glasses, and gloves
- Earmuffs or earplugs
What to wear
Old clothes, closed-in shoes, no loose jewellery
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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