Students learning home DIY skills using drills and tools in a hands-on workshop in Sydney
AU$399.00
Next: Sun, 05 Apr 10:00AM (AEST)

Home DIY: Basics Workshop


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 function around the home. Learn how to fix, patch, drill, hang, tile and complete simple plumbing repairs safely and efficiently.

Learning Outcomes

  • Work safely with common DIY tools, including drills and drivers
  • Select the right drill bits, anchors and fixings for different surfaces
  • Complete basic repairs such as hanging shelves, patching walls and changing tap washers

Course Overview

  • Day 1: Workshop safety, tools and materials, drilling and fixing into timber and masonry, and creating a tiled pot coaster
  • Day 2: Grouting and finishing, understanding gyprock walls, locating hazards, wall repairs, basic plumbing and tap maintenance

Schedule & Pricing

  • Duration: 2 full days
  • Fee: $399
  • Multiple upcoming intakes available (see website for current dates)

Venue Information

This course is offered at Sydney Community College campuses in Rozelle and Summer Hill. Specific venue details are confirmed upon enrolment.

Important Notes

  • Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes
  • Tie back long hair and avoid loose jewellery
  • Content may vary slightly depending on class pace and participant interests

Details

5 hours

You will learn

  • Use drills, drivers and hand tools safely
  • Hang shelves and repair gyprock walls
  • Complete basic plumbing and tiling tasks

You will get

  • Hands-on practice across two full days
  • Guidance from an experienced instructor
  • A finished tiled pot coaster to take home

Appropriate for

Beginners and anyone wanting to gain essential home maintenance and DIY skills.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Your own drill or tools (optional)
  • Personal protective equipment (mask, goggles, ear protection, gloves)
  • Old clothes and closed-in shoes

What to wear

Wear old clothes, closed-in shoes; tie back long hair and avoid loose 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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