Do you have plans to tackle a home or business renovation? Or are you hoping to enhance your employability in the construction or building maintenance industry? If so, this online home renovation course will develop your confidence and practical skills.
Introduction to Home Renovations is a professional development course that provides a foundation for completing a home renovation project.
In this home renovation course, you will learn how to prioritise and address structural deficiencies, including roof, floor, window and door repairs, and manage electrical, plumbing, painting, plastering, tiling and carpentry basics.
You will also learn how to balance aesthetics, quality, cost, health and environment by applying budgeting and project management strategies to ensure the work is completed successfully.
On completion of this course, you will have a foundation understanding of how to undertake home renovation or repairs for personal or financial gain.
Course Structure
Unit - Building Renovation
Unit 1 – Introduction to Building Renovation Projects
- Building renovation projects
- Obtaining permits
- Hidden defects
- Inclement weather
- Supplies
- Sourcing tradesmen or women
- Finding the time
- Obtaining funding
- What & why are you renovating?
- How do you judge what is worth doing?
- Where to begin?
- Colour
- Attend to damage and degradation
- More light may be good
- Practical features
- Luxury features
- What rooms to renovate
- Kitchen renovations
- Bathroom renovations
- Other rooms
- Manage risks – avoid surprises
- Gathering the facts
- Legal restrictions
- Status of property
- Desired goals
- Resources available
- What are the costs?
- Dealing with subcontractors and tradesmen
- Selecting tradesmen
- Safety on a site
- Who is responsible?
- Tidiness
- Crowded sites
- Other hazards
- Deliveries
- Clean up & tool storage
- Allowable tolerances
Unit 2 – Core Structural and Site Works
- Moisture problems
- Conducting inspections
- Inadequate drainage
- Condensation
- Defective plumbing
- Exterior walls
- Roofs
- Interior walls and openings
- Floors
- Biological damage
- Animals
- Birds
- Mould
- Dry rot
- Fire damage
- Foundations
- Pile foundations
- Concrete slab foundations
- Concrete strips
- What else can be done?
- Load bearing beams
- Replacing or installing beams
- Replacing or repairing bracing
- Repairing damaged walls or roofs
- Walls
- Roofs
- Using scaffolding, cranes, temporary supports
Unit 3 – Roofs and Floors
- Roofing
- Roof coverings
- Plain tiles
- Single lap tiles
- Slates
- Wood shingles
- Thatch
- Roof repair jobs
- Replacing tiles
- Repairing flashings
- Temporary roofs
- Cleaning and painting
- Floors
- Ground and upper floors
- Suspended floors
- Floor finishes
- Solid floors
- Wooden floor finishes
- Floor repair jobs
- Cleaning & staining
- Coverings – carpets and linoleum
Unit 4 – Door Windows and Walls
- Wall maintenance
- Treatments to improve the appearance of external wall
- Sealing
- Preserving timber
- Repair jobs
- Re-pointing
- Type of mortar finish
- Replacing bricks
- Windows
- Choosing materials
- Aluminium & metals
- Timber
- UPVC
- Types of window
- How to repair broken window glass
- For wooden windows:
- For UPVC or aluminium windows:
- Doors
- Choosing to install a door
- Types of doors
- Panelled doors
- Flush doors
- Ledged & braced doors
- How to hang a door
- Adjusting existing doors
Unit 5 – Plastering and Tiling
- Tools
- Plastering
- Using plaster
- Plasterboards
- Cutting plasterboard
- Fixing plasterboards to walls
- Jointing plasterboard
- Square-edged boards
- How to repair holes in plasterboard
- How to repair cracks
- Fixing plasterboard to ceilings
- How to plaster over plasterboards
- Finishing outside corners
- Tiles
- Tiling tools
- Floors
- How to tile a wall
Unit 6 – Carpentry Renovation
- Carpentry tools
- Hand tools
- saws
- hammers
- chisels
- planes
- screwdrivers
- other hand tools
- Power tools
- nail guns
- power saws
- electric drills
- grinders
- electric plane (power plane)
- sanders
- Choosing wood
- Hardwood
- Softwood
- Composites
- Buying wood
- Stress grading of timber
- Working with wood
- Cutting & joining
- Edge joints
- Angled joints
- Framing joints
- How to make a mortise and tenon joint
- Housing joints
- Halving joints
- Dowel joints
- Fixing joints
- Nails
- Screws
- Other fasteners
- Glues
- Finishing
- Sandpaper
- Steel wool
- Wood fillers
- Applying woodwork skills
Unit 7 – Painting
- Painting tools
- Paint work
- Before painting
- Sanding
- Preparing to paint – the golden rules
- Painting a surface
- Different surfaces
- Getting ready to paint
- Using brushes
- Cleaning & storage of brushes
- Using rollers
- Cleaning & storage of rollers
- Sprayers (spray painting)
Unit 8 – Plumbing Basics
- Types of plumbing jobs
- Roof plumbing and guttering
- Drainage plumbing
- Grey water plumbing
- Water supply
- Water tanks
- Underground tanks
- Other water sources
- Plumbing tools
- Plumbing fittings
- Types of pipes
- Working with copper pipes
- How to cut the pipe
- How to join the pipe
- Working with plastic pipes
- How to cut plastic pipes
- How to join the pipe
- How to replace a tap washer
- Replacing taps
- Earth bonding
- Sanitary appliances
Unit 9 – Electrical Basics
- Regulated electrical work
- Current and voltage
- Resistance
- Ohm’s law
- Power
- Basic home electrics
- Electrical tools
- Voltage tester
- Basic wiring jobs
- How to wire a plug
- How to replace a broken light switch
- Light fittings
- Lighting design
- Hanging a chandelier
- Solar power
- Energy ratings
Unit 10 – Renovating a Room
- Planning a room renovation
- A schedule of works
- Planning time
- Drawing up a budget
- Project management
- Choosing materials and appliances
- Aesthetics, quality, cost, health, environment
- Special project – room renovation
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Approval and Recognition
Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.
Testimonials
I had zero technical knowledge when it came to renovating, so this course really helped me understand the mechanics of how things work. There was alot of content where it was a case of “you don’t know what you don’t know” and that was great. My tutor was really proactive and reached out several times to see if I needed help and sent information on study/assignment tips.
Diana | Breakfast Point, NSW | Introduction to Home Renovations
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
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Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:-
- Handyperson
- Home renovator
- Property developer
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