Junior DIY Basics – age 10-16

A great overview for children age 10-16.

We will cover:

DIY

Tools

• Show the safe use of, and how to take care of, tools such as a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver, spanners, pliers, a hand-drill, a glue gun etc.

Safety

• How to work safely on your projects, especially when you’re using electric tools.
• Have knowledge of safety equipment (for example: goggles, gloves, masks, ear defenders).

Wood types

• Learn what the difference is between hardwood, softwood, chipboard, plywood and MDF. For each of them, find out what they’re best used for.

General skills

Learn how to:

• Adjust the fill valves in a cistern to prevent overflow
• Learn about different light bulb fittings
• How to hinge a door back in place
• Basic under sink plumbing

Home safety

• Know what to do in the event of a burst water pipe, gas leak or electrical power failure in your home.
• Have knowledge of hazard symbols and signs (for example: toxic, flammable, irritant, electrical danger, slippery surface)

Consumer Unit

• Learn how to safely isolate individual electrical circuits at the consumer unit. This includes letting other users know that work is being carried out. (To switch off the relevant circuit).

MINIMUM OF TWO BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT TO RUN.