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Welcome to the UK’s leading provider of short construction training courses for both DIY and Tradespeople.
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For 2013, we have developed many new courses and enhanced our existing ones. We now are providing venetian plastering and woodworking courses, along with an advanced tiling course for underfloor heating in our completely refurbished training centres. We have training centres in Stockport, Cheshire near Manchester and have just recently opened in the centre of Birmingham and Northampton. We are planning on opening in West London soon. If you aren't sure which course to do, then why not come and see us at one of the many workshops we will be running around the country, such as at Grand Designs Live the Northern Home Show or the Ideal Home Show. |
The DIY School courses enable men and women who have little or no experience in construction or DIY to learn a comprehensive range of constructions skills that are useful, current and in demand at work or on a home project. If you're an existing tradesperson, you can add new skills without the need to take a long time away from work, which makes sense when you can't afford to lose business taking time off work! All our courses run in the week or over two consecutive weekends, so it won't take you long to learn a new skill. |
Tiling Courses
Tiling Courses at The DIY School, courses are designed to enable Tiling students to tackle the majority of tiling projects in the private & domestic Tiling Industry or significant DIY Tiling Projects.
Our Tiling Courses have enabled individuals to set up new Tiling Businesses some of which can be read about in our Tiling Course Customer Success Stories.
Fire Officer Matt Birch's first paid tiling job after his Tiling Course
The Tiling Courses cover the tiling skills essential to create a professional tiling finish and provide sufficient skills to build a business around tiling.
The tiling skills that you will cover are considered to be in demand and capable of being taught in 4 days to a good standard.
The Course also acts as a sound foundation to progress to our Advanced Tiling Course, continued on the job learning and tiling manufacturer product updates and new tiling product developments.
Read more about our manchester tiling courses and other courses by clicking on the following links.
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Plastering Courses
Plastering Courses at The DIY School in Manchester are for men and women looking to tackle the majority of plastering projects they will encounter in the professional domestic plastering industry, property redevelopments or significant DIY plastering projects.
The DIY School Plastering Courses enable people to set up new dedicated plastering businesses having made complete career changes. For existing trades people, plastering is an addition to existing skills offered as paid building trades such as Tiling, Plumbing, Kitchen Fitting or Electricians.
Matt at work after his Plastering Course
Whilst plastering for many is seen as an "art", The DIY School Plastering Course teaches the process that makes plastering an easy skill to master and gives plastering course students the skills to become independent plasterers running their own plastering businesses.
The Essentials Skills Plastering Course is ideal from which to build a business around skimming, re-skimming, dry lining, dot and dab, repairing to walls and ceilings all of which are hugely in demand.
Read more about our plastering courses, other courses and book on line by clicking on the following links.
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Painting, Wallpapering & Decorating Courses
Painting & Decorating Courses at The DIY School in Cheshire enable Decorating Students to learn skills from which they will be able to tackle the majority of Decorating Projects as professional decorators in the private & Domestic Sector, Property Development decorating work or high quality home DIY tasks.
With what we call a "tool kit of skills" that includes wall papering, painting and preparation, Decorating Course students will have the foundations essential to set up successful decorating companies or to tackle significant home decorating opportunities.
Painting & Decorating Course Student after the Decorating Course in Manchester
Because decorating can be time consuming for home owners rather than being difficult, demand for good quality decorators is constantly high making the Decorating Course a great investment in a new career after redundancy or a period of unemployment.
Read more about our painting wallpapering & decorating courses and book on line by clicking on the following links.
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Bricklaying Courses
There are two types of Bricklaying Courses at The DIY School in the Northwest. Bricklaying Courses for Garden Walls and Bricklaying Courses for Cavity Walls.
The Bricklaying Courses have been divided like this as we have learned that most people want to do one type of bricklaying or the other. For those wanting to learn both Bricklaying Skills, they can return to add a further 2 days to their bricklaying course in order to cover the content of both bricklaying courses.
Bricklaying Courses for Cavity Walls & Garden Walls
Unlike the Tiling, Plastering, Decorating courses we are not suggesting that anybody could make a living on the basis of a 4 day bricklaying course. Not only is demand for bricklaying much too low but it is a trade that requires great experience and ability to ensure that plans and building regulations are followed correctly.
4 Day Bricklaying Course at The DIY School are ideal for men & women wanting to tackle smaller bricklaying projects & larger projects over time. The Bricklaying Courses have also been used by existing trades people to add services to their established businesses including Gardeners, Landscapers, Conservatory Builders and Property Developers.
Read more about our bricklaying courses and book on line by clicking on the following links.
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DIY Handyman Courses
The DIY Home Handyman courses appeal to men and women who want a much improved understanding of how to fix common DIY faults and problems around the home. The DIY Handyman course has been used in conjunction with other courses at The DIY School including Tiling, Plastering, Decorating and Bricklaying to enable new Handyman businesses to be set up.
Read more about our DIY Handyman Courses and book on line by clicking on the following links.
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Beginners DIY Tool Use - Hand and Power Tools Courses
Beginners DIY Tool Use Courses have enabled many men and ladies to take the first step on the DIY ladder. Driven often by the desire to stop relying on others, this beginners course enables students to learn DIY skills that will form the foundation for future DIY independence.
Covering the use of essential tools the course covers how to use hammers, nails, screws, screwdrivers, drills, rawl plugs saws, workbenches, chisels and many other everyday DIY Tools that are required around the home.
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The Beginners DIY Course is acts as a great foundation for follow on course the most popular of which are the DIY Handyman and Decorating Courses.
Read more about our DIY Handyman Courses and book on line by clicking on the following links.
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Feedback for Tiling Courses, Plastering Courses and other Courses
Course content was excellent. It covered all the aspects that I was unsure about. The trainer was always willing to give advice and takes time to explain fully.
John Bridgewood - Plastering Courses - Manchester
The course was above expectation, was flexible with good advice throughout
Max Hatton - Bricklaying Courses - Southport - Cavity Walls
The course was exactly what I wanted, (The trainer) is obviously skilled in his trade and inspires students with his enthusiasm. (Chose us over other local schools having visited others in the area )
Rick Hedley - Tiling Courses - Bolton
Excellent teacher, very knowledgeable and eternally patient. I am more than confident in starting my own project now...in fact I have started already!
Chris Lewis - Plastering Courses - Manchester
At no point during the course did Mike make you feel as though it was something that you couldn't do. A natural trainer and a great personality with it. I was amazed that after just 4 days I could get to the level that I did. excellent course and would highly recommend.
Paul Waterhouse - Blackpool - Plastering Courses - North West
Light hearted, bright, breeze to listen too and in all totally informative. The structure of the course caters for all levels of skill and not once are you put under pressure to keep up.
Andy Turner - Liverpool - Plastering Courses - Merseyside
Mike had a lot of patience and was also very supportive and encouraging
Darren Hatton - Southport -Plastering Courses - Lancashire
Glad that I chose the DIY School as the course was delivered to a really good standard and the staff were really nice.
Monica Thomas - London - Painting & Decorating Courses
Friendly and knowledgeable. Exercises explained clearly and good follow up when doing exercises.
Julian Munro - Painting & Decorating Courses - Blackpool
Superb! Words are not enough. Cannot recommend you highly enough.
Graham Carter - Plastering Courses - Sheffield - The Essentials & Advanced Plastering Courses
Well above my expectations, I could actually do it, amazing. I attended the plastering course because I am renovating my house and wanted to do the plastering myself because of costs. The course gave me all the information I needed and more.
Janet Darragh - Plastering Courses - Bradford.
Excellent Course. I didn't think that I could so much in 4 days.
Jay - Tiling Courses - UK
Very helpful and informative course which has given me the confidence to re-tile my property and possibly take tiling up as a trade. Very friendly and helpful. Always able to answer any questions and point out where I had gone wrong and how to put it right.
David Thomas - Tiling Courses - Leeds
As you know I have just done three courses with you over the last few months (diy, tiling and plastering). I would like to thank all of you for your very patient and professional manner. I thoroughly enjoyed all the courses and have already started putting some of my new found skills to good use around the house. I have to admit that I would never have dreamt that I had it in me – I have always avoided DIY like the plague.
Peter Carling - Isle of Man - Home Repairs, Tiling Courses and Plastering Courses
Very methodical and well structured course. I now feel I have the confidence to skim or a wall or ceiling, dry line or repair defects in plaster work!! Very patient and knowledgeable instructor with a wealth of real world experience. Top Bloke!!
Gary Speakman - Essential Plastering Courses - Lancaster
Excellent! I couldn't believe we covered so much in 4 days. It was great to get down to the practical straight away. We learned so much this way. Mike was fantastic. He was clear, encouraging and fun and truly professional in his role. Thank you.
Heather Gooch - Essential plastering Courses - Yorkshire
Excellent. As you know as an ex head teacher take to heart my comment. Super!
Graham Kellett - Essential Plastering Courses - Derbyshire
Very good. I couldn't even spell DIY this morning. Now I know what is in a tool box and why!
Simon Bate - DIY Tool Use Courses - Merseyside
Basic enough but comprehensive enough. A lot learned in 6 hours. Should be taught in schools!
Sybil Leeman and her teenage son - Lancashire - DIY Tool Use Courses
Very Useful and valuable course from beginners.
Alison Vasey - DIY Tool Use Courses - Hull
Really good intro and demystifies the basics.
Anon - DIY Tool Use Courses - Stoke
You walk in having no idea and leave saying " I will be able to do that now"
Richard Leeman - DIY Tool Use Courses - Staffordshire
Good Instruction
Kendon Macdonald - DIY Tool Use Courses - Birmingham
Excellent
Warren Fields - Advanced Bricklaying Courses
Super. Made me confident in brickwork
Peter Gaines - Bricklaying Courses - Manchester
A very challenging course but immensely rewarding.
Terry Wiggins - Essential Plastering Courses - Liverpool
The course is intensive but in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
Terry Hill - Essential Plastering Courses - Nort Wales
Very Good
Imran Ghani - Essential Plastering Courses - Chester
Brilliant. Would use & recommend to all.
Martin Hulme - Essential Plastering Courses - Wrexham
Very Enjoyable. Very Informative
Neil Rankine - Essential Plastering Courses - Derby
Excellent! Thoroughly enjoyed & will recommend to anyone interested in doing a course.
Trevor Marchington- Essential Plastering Courses - Nottingham
Thoroughly enjoyable learning. Want to do more. Amazed how much content in the course.
Jude Neli - Painting & Decorating Courses - Manchester
Good fun, informative and very easily absorbed training.
Rachel Lakeland-Fox - Painting & Decorating Courses - Buxton
First Class. Coming Back for the tiling course.
Howard Lockwood - Painting & Decorating Courses - Leeds
Good fun.
Sue Ryder - Painting & Decorating Courses - Manchester
All the essentials in a relaxed atmosphere.
Gill Davidson - Painting & Decorating Courses - London
Lots to do. Well organised and worked out
Paul Doherty - Painting & Decorating Courses - Crewe & Nantwich
Very informative, taught the basics required to create a professional job. -
Andy Warner- Tiling Courses - Manchester
Totally relevant to my need - property renovation. Course content and delivery were spot on. -
Colin Ardron- Tiling Courses - North West
I feel more independent now -
Donna Rees- DIY Home Maintenance Courses - Cheshire
Good atmosphere, easy going, very informative. -
Pete Davies- Essential Bricklaying Courses - Scotland.
Started as a novice, ended up a professional! -
Mark Husband- Essential Plastering Courses - West Midlands.
Excellent course, superb trainer. Would recommend to anyone. -
Stephen Lyth - Essential Plastering Courses - Cheshire
Couldn't believe how good you get in such a short length of time -
Jonathan Mills - Essential Plastering Courses - North Wales.
Excellent 4 days of Training -
Gwyn Owens - Essential Plastering Courses - Merseyside
"A brilliant mother and daughter experience. Both Emma ( 12 years old ) and I thoroughly enjoyed the learning curve"
Dee and Emma Hamilton - Tiling Courses - Hyde.
"Best learning experience I have had in years"
Zeeshan Jameel - Tiling Courses - Bradford.
"Worth every penny. Demystifies trade skills"
Phil Elsey- Essential Bricklaying Courses - Manchester.
"Very useful and great fun too. Could hardly believe how the time flew by"
Vivien Walsh - Home Maintenance Courses - North UK.
"Great, really enjoyed it"
Kate Threadgold - Advanced Plastering Courses - Didsbury
"Here are some pictures of my first paid tiling job."
Paul Pearson - Tiling Courses - Cumbria