DIY Level 1 Part-time (Adult)
Course Overview
DIY Level 1 Part-time (Adult)
In this course, you will learn essential skills for the construction industry and home maintenance. Key areas include plastering, brickwork and joinery. You will also study Health and Safety. Every four weeks, you will rotate through each trade, developing practical skills taught by industry specialists. By the end, you will be able to perform basic brickwork, plastering, and joinery repairs, and select the correct tools and materials for various domestic repairs.
You will carry out practical tasks and assessments in the following topics:
Health and Safety
Bricklaying
Plastering
Joinery
Located at: Construction Centre 'CUBE'
Course Start: 01 September 2025
Course length: 12 Weeks
Day(s) of study: Monday, Tuesday, at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QCONAWA101
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course costs £270. There may be funding available for this course depending on your circumstances - please see the drop-down option below for more details.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.
Part-time courses are only available for students who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility and this will be required at enrolment.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Course Content
No formal qualifications are required.
A keen interest in DIY and construction and a willingness to learn new skills would be advantageous.
Maths will be developed carrying out measurements and working out the volume of materials needed.
Health and Safety is embedded in to every activity.
You will carry out practice tasks that simulate real working environments using industry practice and materials. You will be assessed by completing practical competence based tasks marked against industry tolerances for each trade. You will also complete a Level 1 Health and Safety test.
You can continue on to a Level 2 qualification in Brickwork, Plastering or Joinery trade, progress into employment as a caretaker/handyperson or apply to be an adult apprentice. You can also on to a Level 2 Plaster Skimmer course.
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 18 June 2025.
