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Safety | Show you can work safely and know about the following:
- Hazard symbols and signs (for dangers such as toxic, flammable, irritant, electrical danger or slippery surface).
- Safety equipment (such as goggles, gloves, masks, ear defenders).
- How and where to turn off mains supplies (such as water, electricity and gas) to the house.
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Electricity | Learn how to safely isolate individual electrical circuits at the consumer unit. This includes letting other users know that work is being carried out. |
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Emergency (x4) | Show or explain how you would deal with four DIY emergencies for example:
- Unblocking a sink.
- Patching a leaking pipe.
- Adjusting the float arm of a cistern.
- Changing a lightbulb.
- Hinge a door back in place.
- Fixing a door bell ringer.
- Stabilising a wobbly stair rail.
- Repairing a tear in clothes or upholstery.
- Removing common stains eg ink, wine, and coffee.
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Project (x2) | Take an active part in two major DIY projects, indoors or outside. You could:
- Prepare and paint, paper or tile the walls of a room.
- Prepare and paint woodwork or furniture.
- Fit a curtain track and hang curtains.
- Make a freestanding storage unit or put up shelves.
- Cover a floor with vinyl overlay, lino, tiles or carpet.
- Hang a door and fit or repair locks and other door furniture.
- Lay a patio, decking or path.
- Build a low wall, barbecue, gate or fence.
- Carry out routine service checks on a car, then clean and polish the car.
Alternatively, you could do any other projects of a similar skill level. Agree what you’ll do with an adult who is skilled in the relevant areas. |
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