Person using a cordless drill during hands-on power tools workshop

Intro to Power Tools Workshop


Power up your skills in this hands-on Introduction to Power Tools workshop, part of our DIY and Woodwork courses in Sydney. Whether you’re a beginner in home improvement or simply want to sharpen your skills, this course provides a solid foundation for safely and effectively operating cordless power tools.

Through demos and guided practice, you'll gain the confidence to cut, drill, sand, and grind across a variety of surfaces. You'll also learn workspace setup, tool maintenance, and battery safety—all under the instruction of experienced tutors.

Course Outline

  • Tool overview: Cordless vs. corded tools, applications in DIY
  • Safe handling and PPE: Proper use and setup
  • Workspace safety: Layout, lighting, ventilation
  • Hands-on practice: Saws, drills, grinders, sanders
  • Tool maintenance: Batteries and inspections

Schedule & Location

  • Date: 12 December 2025
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Venue: The Redfern Workshop, 107 Redfern Street, Redfern NSW 2016

What to Bring

  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Comfortable, practical clothing suitable for manual work

Additional Notes

  • All tools, materials, and safety equipment provided
  • No prior experience necessary—just enthusiasm!

Details
3 hours

You will learn

  • Safely operate cordless tools like saws and drills
  • Set up and maintain a safe DIY workspace
  • Apply effective tool use and safety techniques

You will get

  • Hands-on experience with various cordless tools
  • Expert guidance from experienced instructors
  • All PPE and materials provided during workshop

Appropriate for

Beginners and anyone interested in learning safe and effective power tool use for DIY, carpentry, or construction projects.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for manual work

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

38 reviews

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.

Have more questions about this class?

Tags:

Your Next Adventure Starts Here

Join thousands of learners exploring new skills and passions. Whether online or in person, our classes are designed to inspire, connect, and bring joy to learning. Start your journey today!

Explore classes
Your Next Adventure Starts Here