Handypersons Short Course Part 2 (term 2) – Semester 1

$45.00

Description: This short course is for participants with some experience with common hand tools. All the activities can be done at home without a dedicated workshop. Due to legal and safety constraints, skills associated with a licensed/registered trade (e.g. plumbing, electrical, telecommunications) will NOT be considered. (See Further Details for proposed content).
Requirements: Participants will need to provide their own basic tools and safety gear (see Further Details for full details) . There will be an additional $20 fee payable to the tutor for consumables. Participants must commit to review selected, introductory, online resources and videos prior to classes – no more than about half an hour per week.
Tutor: John Paskulich
Duration: 9 weeks (term 2)
Start Date: 19th April 2024
Day & time: Friday 12.45 – 2.45 PM

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Description

Proposed Content: Outline can be viewed at https://kalamundahabilispart2.weebly.com/
Review Term 1 content
Introduction to ‘wet’ building concepts, e.g. concrete and bricklaying etc.
Introduction to ceramic tiling
Introduction to garden reticulation maintenance
Basic hand and power tools – construct small woodworking projects
Intorduction to finishes (paint, oil, etc.)
If time permits, consider overflow topic/s described in course outline.
Requirements: For an example of the tools needed, view the details for session one at https://kalamundahabilis.weebly.com/.
Recycling: It is proposed  to use recycled timber and other materials where possible in this course. Rcycling is less damaging to the environment and new materials (esp. timber) are unreasonably expensive for training purposes.
Crèche: The crèche is not available for this session.

Additional information

Course Type

Full-time

Course Time

Friday PM