Join our free* short course!

This hands-on course will give you the skills and confidence to carry out basic plumbing and electrical jobs safely around your home. No experience is needed.

Over six Thursday evenings, you’ll cover:

Electrical skills

Electrical safety and knowing when to call an electrician

Using hand tools, stepladders and basic testing equipment safely

Wiring a plug, choosing the right fuse and understanding RCDs and circuit breakers

Finding and fixing common electrical faults

An introduction to smart lighting and home automation

Plumbing skills

Repairing leaking taps and replacing washers or cartridges

Replacing toilet fill and flush valves

Removing, cleaning and replacing waste traps

Unblocking sinks and waste pipes

Finding and fixing common plumbing faults

Home maintenance skills

Simple fault finding and problem solving

Preventative maintenance to avoid costly repairs

Knowing your DIY limits and when to get specialist help

Sessions are relaxed and supportive, and you’ll spend most of your time practising in our workshop. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to tackle everyday repairs yourself, save money and keep your home safe.

Who can apply

*This course is free and to join you must:

be aged 19 or over

live in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens or Wirral)

If you’re an asylum seeker or refugee, you must have lived in the UK for at least the last six months.

What to wear

You’ll be working in a workshop, so please wear sensible clothing and closed-toe shoes.

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