Basic Brickwork: 75/01A; David Burley; Mon 19.00 to 21.00; 29/09/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (-). Learn enough to build your first wall!
Home Plumbing: 75/02A; Mark Ward; Wed 19.00 to 21.00; 01/10/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (-). From changing a tap washer to simple jointing of pipework and emergency winter protection this course is designed for you.
Basic Brickwork: 75/03A; David Burley; Thu 19.00 to 21.00; 02/10/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (-).
Carpentry: 75/04A; Raymond Ellson; Tue 19.00 to 21.00; 30/09/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (-). An introductory course covering all aspects of carpentry using the full range of power tools.
Managing the Building Process: 75/09C; Neill Lewis; Tue 19.00 to 21.00; 23/09/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (-). This course aims to give a basic understanding of building methods and terms, which will enable you to talk confidently with the professionals. This is ideal if you want to build or extend your own house, or are about to become involved in the building process at work or for a club or society. Aspects covered will be the planning process and building control systems; drawing & reading plans; roles and responsibilities; structure, enclosure, materials and components.
Sustainable Building: 75/10C; Neill Lewis; Wed 19.00 to 21.00; 24/09/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (-). The building process has had a devastating effect on our environment. It does not have to. You will look at ways of easing the burden which buildings impose on the Earth; at energy efficiency; sensible use of resources and avoidance of hazardous materials. Discussions will be about siting, orientation and microclimates of buildings; heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation; built forms and case studies; embodied energy, and environmental assessment schemes.
Understanding Buildings: 75/11A; Neill Lewis; Thu 19.00 to 21.00; 25/09/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (-). We all live in them and most of us enjoy looking at other people's. Why are they built that way? Why do they not build them like that anymore? How did we get to what we have today? During this series of meetings we will amble through the history of building, from ancient earth structures to today's steel and glass edifices, looking at what makes buildings stand up; keeping out the rain and wind; timber, cob, stone and bricks, concrete and steel. A little bit historical, a little bit technical.
Surveying - Linear Measurement: 75/17A; Stuart Derbyshire; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 27/09/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Using equipment - chains, tapes, ranging poles - terminology, techniques, fieldwork, and plotting.
Surveying - Levelling: 75/18A; Stuart Derbyshire; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 04/10/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Using equipment - levels and theodolites - terminology, techniques, applications and setting out.
Brickwork - Stonework 1: 75/19A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 27/09/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Learn enough about brickwork to build a wall.
Brickwork - Stonework 2: 75/20A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 18/10/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Repairs and repointing your existing walls.
Concrete: 75/21A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 25/10/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Mixing and laying for foundations or a path
Self-Assembly Furniture: 75/22A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 25/10/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Assembling kitchen units, desks and wardrobes. Don't be beaten by those flat-packs!
Painting & Decorating: 75/26A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 01/11/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Estimating quantities, pasting and hanging wallpaper without it peeling off. Painting techniques for expert finishes.
Carpentry 1: 75/27A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 08/11/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Choosing timber, handling power tolls and fixing bits together.
Carpentry 2: 75/28A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 15/11/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. We know a little about carpentry, now for some basic joints.
Electrical Wiring 1: 75/29A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 22/11/1997;
1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Choosing the right cable, wiring a plug and connecting
switches and sockets.
Electrical Wiring 2: 75/30A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 29/11/1997;
1 mtg: WCT; £30.00 More about electrical circuits, lighting and power
installation and wiring.
Plumbing: 75/31A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 06/12/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. From changing a tap washer to plumbing in a washing machine.
Central Heating: 75/32A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 13/12/1997; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Finding the problem and putting it right. Simple maintenance.
Roofing: 75/33B; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 31/01/1998; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Felt laying, replacing tiles and slates.
Oxy-acetylene Welding: 75/34B; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 07/02/1998; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00. Bring along something that needs repairing, or make something from new.
Arc Welding: 75/35B; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 14/02/1998; 1 mtg: WCT; £30.00 Essential for jobs around the house or in the garage.
Designing and Making in Wood: 76/01A; Michael Cave; Tue 19.00 to 21.00; 30/09/1997; 12 mtgs; BPMH; £50.00 (-). An informal class for those who enjoy working with wood. Students will work on their own projects with individual tutor support. Beginners and craftpersons welcome. Some materials available at cost. Coffee 10p!
Learn How To Weld: A Basic Course In Skills And Techniques: 76/05A; Mac Cullis; Wed 18.00 to 20.00; 08/10/1997; 16 mtgs; WCT; £80.00 (-).
Car Maintenance for Beginners: 76/06A; TBA; Wed 18.30 to 20.30; 01/10/1997; 10 mtgs; TBA; £66.00 (-). Become competent in the maintenance of your own vehicle. Topics covered will include braking system checks, fan belt replacement, spark plug replacement, tyre checks (legality, fault finding), diagnosis and preventative maintenance. This course takes place in a garage workshop - wear old clothes or overalls and strong shoes.
Metal Workshop: 76/11A; John Emerson; Wed 18.15 to 21.15; 01/10/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £58.50 (-). Make (almost!) anything you wish - including tools, equipment and other items for your workshop; components for the restoration of vehicles or other mqchinery; or prototypes of your designs. Instruction and advice are avalable as you need it and beginners are welcome as well as experienced metal workers. You will need to bring or buy your own materials.
Electronics Workshop: 76/15A; TBA; Mon 18.00 to 20.00; 22/09/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £87.55 (A). Meeting alternative Mondays this Workshop provides a modular approach to the broad areas of analogue and digital electronics. Allows students to build a suitable course portfolio to meet specific requirements. Full support documentation provided.
Basic Electronics Workshop: 76/16A; John Andrews; Sat 10.30 to 12.30; 11/10/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £42.00 (-). This course will cover the topics: use of basic test meters: electronic components - identification and testing; connecting components to form simple electronic circuits; logic gates and the use of the oscilloscope.