What you'll learn
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.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:
- Follow general safety protocols for home DIY tasks
- Operate drills and drivers correctly and safely
- Select appropriate drill bits and fixings for various surfaces
- Understand the basic construction of timber-framed walls
- Hang a shelf using the correct tools and anchors
- Perform basic plumbing tasks, such as changing a washer
- Cut, glue, and grout ceramic tiles
Course content
During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:
Day 1
- Workshop safety and housekeeping
- Preparing your work area
- Introduction to common household materials (natural, manufactured, hazardous)
- What's in a basic DIY toolbox—and why
- Introduction to advanced tools
- Using drills and drivers
- Hands-on practice with cutting, drilling, and fixing into timber and masonry
- Create a tiled pot coaster (measuring, marking, gluing, tiling, and finishing)
- Waste clean-up and safe disposal
- Q&A session: Ask your instructor about your own projects
Day 2
- Grouting and finishing your tiled pot coaster
- Anatomy of a gyprock wall
- Identifying hidden hazards (electrical wiring, water pipes, gas lines)
- Using stud finders and other detection tools
- Exploring wall anchors for hanging shelves and fixtures
- Repairing minor and major wall damage
- Understanding S-bends and tap mechanisms
- Changing washers and fixing leaking taps
- Tips for DIY when you don’t have a home workshop
- Final Q&A session
Intended audience
Who is this home DIY course for?
This course is ideal for beginners and anyone wanting to gain essential home maintenance skills. Whether you're new to DIY or looking to build on your current knowledge, this workshop will provide a practical, confidence-building experience.
Course materials
What to bring to class
- Any drills or tools from home you'd like to learn with
- The following personal protective equipment (PPE):
- Face mask
- Safety glasses or goggles
- Earmuffs or earplugs
- Gloves
Course venue
This course is offered at Redfern and Summer Hill Campuses.
The venue details will be provided upon enrolment; please ensure you select your preferred location when enrolling.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Wear old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- Preferably wear a hat or cap
- If you have long hair, please tie it back
- Closed-in shoes are required—no sandals or heels
- Please do not wear necklaces or bracelets
- Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
Course testimonials
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Louise said: The group and teacher Rob
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Megha said: I really liked the hands on practice element of the course. And would love to do a continuation course which allows us to build on the skills from this class.
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Helen said: I found that learning how to use tools correctly and complete basic repair jobs was extremely satisfying.
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Anna said: Would love the venue to have a sink! Adam was great, down to earth, non-patronising and practical teacher. I learned a broad range of DIY skills and because he was so knowledgeable on the subject, Adam adapted his teaching to specific questions asked by the class. Worth every cent!
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Mahesh said: Adam is very experienced and taught us the theory and also got us hands in, the venue and the facilities at Bower were perfect. Thank you to Adam for making me more confident with DIY. Looking forward to more such sessions at the bower
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Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
<p>Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/HDIY">Home DIY with this workshop</a>, as part of our <a href="https://
...This class is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
<p>Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/HDIY">Home DIY with this workshop</a>, as part of our <a href="https://
...This class is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
<p>Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/HDIY">Home DIY with this workshop</a>, as part of our <a href="https://
...This class is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
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