DIY Home Improvement Basics
Access Duration - 365 Days
Accredited By "CPD & iAP"
Guided Learning Hours (04)
Course Material
Number of Modules 19
4.5( 6 REVIEWS )
374 STUDENTS
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What Will I Learn?
Develop the expertise required to undertake any home repair or enhancement project
Learn how to effectively use drywall and repair drywall
Understand how to put up shelves
Understand window safety locks
Understand how to undertake DIY projects
Learn the fundamental notions of preparation, measuring, safety and tool operations
Overview
Would you like to gain a well-recognised qualification which will demonstrate an excellent level of skill and knowledge in your chosen subject? Look no further than this DIY Home Improvement Basics course!
This fantastic DIY Home Improvement Basics course will allow you to develop the expertise you require to undertake any home repair or enhancement project. While completing this Home Improvement course you will learn to: repair drywall, put shelves up, install window safety locks, put up window blinds, and much more! In addition to this, this excellent Home Improvement course will also empower you to learn the fundamental notions of preparation, measuring, safety and tool operations. If you would like to establish a successful career as a Handyman, or Repairman, this DIY course is for you, and it will allow you to gain all the essential skills and knowledge you will need.
Learning with Global Edulink has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.
This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to secure your qualification.
- Course Objectives
- Course Description
- Entry requirements
- Method of assessment
- Certification
- Progression and career path
- Learn how to use drywall and repair drywall
- Understand how to put up shelves
- Understand window safety locks
- Understand how to undertake DIY projects
This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.
Learners should be age 16 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
At the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice questions assessment test. This online multiple choice questions test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
Successful learners will be awarded a Certificate in DIY Home Improvement Basics.
This course will lay the foundation for you to work for a number of jobs in the interior designing industry. You can also use this certificate to follow up on the advanced courses in home improvement to build on your knowledge or the progress down your career. Below listed are few of the jobs this certificate will benefit you in, along with the average UK salary per annum according to https://www.payscale.com/career-path-planner,
- Handyman – £20,811 per annum
- Painter & Decorator – £20,912 per annum
- Interior Designer – £24,975 per annum
- Maintenance and Repair Worker – £19,741 per annum
Key Features
Gain an Accredited UK Qualification
Access to Excellent Quality Study Materials
Personalised Learning Experience
Support by Phone, Live Chat, and Email
Eligible for TOTUM Discount Card
UK Register of Learning Providers Reg No : 10053842Course Curriculum
| 1: Introduction to Course and Tools | |||
| Introduction to The DIY Home Improvement Basics | |||
| Hand Tools | |||
| Power Tools | |||
| 2: Drywall Repair | |||
| Wall Preparation and Compound Application | |||
| Sanding and Primer Application | |||
| Painting | |||
| 3: Shelving | |||
| Shelving | |||
| 4: Window Safety Locks | |||
| Window Safety Locks | |||
| 5: Window Blinds | |||
| Removing Existing Blinds | |||
| Installing New Blinds | |||
| 6: Door Stop | |||
| Door Stop | |||
| 7: Bi-Fold Closet Doors | |||
| Bi-Fold Closet Doors | |||
| 8: Interior Doorknob | |||
| Interior Doorknob | |||
| 9: Exterior Doorknob and Deadbolt | |||
| Introduction to Exterior Doorknob and Deadbolt | |||
| Replacing the Deadbolt and Door Knob | |||
| Replacing the Strike Plates | |||
| 10: Door Weather Stripping | |||
| Door Weather Stripping | |||
| 11: Light Fixture | |||
| Light Fixture | |||
| 12: Ceiling Fan | |||
| Removing an Existing Ceiling Fan | |||
| Installing A New Ceiling Fan | |||
| Installing A Light on The Ceiling Fan | |||
| 13: Light Switch | |||
| Light Switch | |||
| 14: Unclogging a Sink Drain | |||
| Introduction to Unclogging A Sink Drain | |||
| How to Remove or Replace the Under-Sink Plumbing Trap | |||
| 15: Garbage Disposal | |||
| Removing the Existing Garbage Disposal | |||
| Replacing the Sink Flange and Mounting Hardware | |||
| Wiring | |||
| Attaching the New Garbage Disposal | |||
| 16: Bathroom Faucet | |||
| Introduction to Bathroom Faucets | |||
| Installing A New Bathroom Faucet | |||
| Connecting the Water Supply to Faucet | |||
| 17: Toilet | |||
| Preparing the Toilet Flange | |||
| Setting the New Toilet in Place | |||
| Connecting the Water Supply to Toilet | |||
| 18: Laminate Flooring | |||
| Introduction to Laminate Flooring | |||
| Removing the Existing Flooring | |||
| Preparing the Door Jambs | |||
| Transition Molding Layout | |||
| Underlayment-Part 1-2 | |||
| Laminate Flooring Layout | |||
| Cutting the Floor | |||
| Installing the Flooring-Part 1-2 | |||
| Cutting Around the Door Jambs | |||
| Installing Around Doorways | |||
| Marketing Transition Molding | |||
| Final Row Installation | |||
| Installing the Transition Molding | |||
| Installing Quarter-Round Trim | |||
| 19: Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | |||
Hazel Shaw
The course has been very enriching to me and very helpful, I have already recommended it to some friends of mine and colleagues.
Lilly
I really enjoyed the course and gained new knowledge about developing the expertise required to undertake any home repair.
Maisie Pearson
Very Interesting and exciting to learn. I thought the course provided a great overview of home improvement.
Willow Read
The course is easy, simple and very well explained. Concise but practical oriented course. It explains everything clearly.
Bobby Young
Great course that provides you with insight to things you may otherwise not have considered in home DIY.
Erika Chapman
Excellent overview and introduction to the material. Found it very supportive of the reading and gave me a much greater understanding of the subject matter.