Course Description
Handyman Basics: Tools, Skills and Safety
Build confidence as a handyman by mastering basic tools, repairs, and safety practices with this free online course. This course teaches you the essential skills needed for basic home repairs and maintenance. Learn to handle simple plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and safety tasks with step-by-step guidance. Each topic includes practical tools, safety tips, and repair techniques. From fixing a squeaky door to replacing a light fixture, and even creating seasonal maintenance checklists, gain the confidence to manage common household issues on your own.
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| Training Provider | Alison |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Identify common household maintenance issues and describe simple methods to address them safely • Describe the step-by-step process of replacing HVAC filters, light fixtures, and basic plumbing parts • Explain the function and safe handling of electrical systems including switches, outlets and breakers • Compare different types of fasteners including nails and screws and their proper usage in carpentry • Summarize safety practices when using ladders, power tools and working in potentially hazardous areas • Create a seasonal home maintenance checklist to prevent wear, damage and unexpected system failures • Solve minor plumbing issues such as leaks, clogs, and fixture replacements using safe practices. • Distinguish between wood types and select suitable materials for basic carpentry and DIY projects • Outline the process for patching drywall, priming and painting walls with professional-looking results • Classify common plumbing materials and identify when to use PVC, CPVC or copper piping • Apply correct techniques for using hand and power tools during basic repair and installation tasks • Assess household risks and prepare a basic emergency response and safety plan for common incidents |
| Course Code | 7743 |
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