Student using a drill in a DIY home maintenance workshop

Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of Home DIY with this workshop, as part of our Woodwork courses in Sydney.

Don’t call in the experts—become one yourself! This hands-on 2-day Home DIY workshop is designed to empower you with the essential skills and confidence to tackle basic household maintenance and repairs.

Whether you're finishing an old project or starting your DIY journey, you’ll gain practical experience using tools, working with various materials, and understanding how things work around the home. Join this course to learn how to fix, patch, drill, hang, tile, and more—with safety and efficiency.

Course Outline

  • Day 1: Tool and safety introduction, use of drills and drivers, cutting and fixing practice, tiled pot coaster project, Q&A session.
  • Day 2: Grouting, gyprock wall anatomy, detecting wall hazards, anchor types, plumbing basics like changing washers, and safety tips for tool-free homes.

Schedule & Pricing

  • Duration: 2-day workshop
  • Dates: From 14 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
  • Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Price: $399
  • Location options: Redfern or Summer Hill campuses (e.g., 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131)

Details
5 hours

You will learn

  • Follow safety protocols for home repairs
  • Operate drills, fixings, and drivers confidently
  • Perform basic plumbing and tiling tasks

You will get

  • Hands-on experience with tools and materials
  • Guidance from experienced instructors
  • Completed tiled pot coaster project

Appropriate for

Beginners and individuals seeking essential home maintenance skills


Preparation

What to bring

  • Drills or tools from home (optional)
  • Face mask, safety glasses, earmuffs or earplugs, gloves
  • Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes

What to wear

Old clothes, closed-in shoes, no jewellery


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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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.

Terms

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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