Free DIY and Home Maintenance Training

We're offering a free DIY and home maintenance course exclusively for women based at City Skills Salford, Greater Manchester.

Ever wanted to use a power tool to put up a shelf or learn basic household maintenance to help save you money? If you are female, over 18 years old, unemployed or on a low income and live in Greater Manchester, we can help!

Running Daily from Monday 6 March to Friday 10 March from 10am – 2.30pm

Attend a 5-day FREE training course as part of International Women’s Day where you can:

  • Learn practical skills such as putting up shelves, decorating and tiling
  • Learn basic plumbing – changing washers, blocked drain/toilet, shower pressure issues
  • Get advice to reduce energy costs and energy efficient products to take home
  • Get support to progress into or at work or in volunteering.
  • Get a Level 1 Award in Health & Safety
  • Collect your free tool box when you complete the training
  • PLUS, an Opportunity to participate in a work placement

It’s free to attend and lunch is provided but you must be able to attend each training day.

Apply by Wednesday 1 March 2023. Spaces are limited!

Register your interest here:

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