DIY Electrics

Our DIY Electrics course is designed to give homeowners the practical knowledge and confidence to safely manage a wide range of everyday electrical tasks around the home. Delivered as a focused, hands-on evening session, it's built to cover whatever you need within the recognised DIY framework — from understanding circuits, isolation points and safe working practices, to correctly using testing equipment and replacing common accessories such as sockets, switches and light fittings. Guided throughout by a qualified instructor, you'll come away knowing exactly what you can confidently take on yourself, and precisely when a job should be passed to a qualified electrician.

What You'll Practice

  • Understanding basic home electrical safety
  • Identifying circuits, isolation points and safe working limits
  • Using tools and testers correctly for simple checks
  • Replacing accessories such as sockets, switches and light fittings
  • Recognising when a job should be handed to a qualified electrician


What’s Included

  • Hands-on workshop format with guided demonstrations
  • All tools and materials supplied for training use
  • Tea and coffee provided during the session
  • Register your interest to hear about upcoming evening sessions

Duration

Evening course, 6pm-9pm

Format

Workshop only-no paperwork

Outcome

Build confidence with safe DIY electrical basics at home

Dates

Monday 23 November 2026

Price

£50.00 per session

Status

Register your interest

Course Outline

Part 1: Safety & Setup

  • Safe isolation principles and what not to attempt
  • Understanding sockets, switches, breakers and circuits
  • Using simple testing tools safely and correctly

Part 2: Practical Tasks

  • Replacing common accessories with supervision
  • Good fault awareness and basic checks
  • Knowing when to stop and call a qualified electrician

Who the electrics evening is for

This session is aimed at homeowners who want to understand the electrics in their home and feel confident doing the simple jobs safely. Beginners are welcome. We start with isolation and testing, then move on to hands-on practice replacing common accessories such as sockets, switches and light fittings.

Knowing your limits

Electricity is dangerous when it is done wrong, so a big part of the evening is learning where DIY stops. In England, some electrical work, such as adding a new circuit, is notifiable and must be done or certified by a registered electrician. The course helps you recognise those jobs and decide when to call a professional. It does not qualify you as an electrician.

Where and how it runs

The course runs at Redhouse Farm, Withernsea (HU19 2BX), in a small group of up to 6, taught by an instructor with over 40 years' experience in the trades. All tools and materials are supplied for training use, and tea and coffee are provided. We welcome learners from Withernsea, Hornsea, Hull, Beverley, Bridlington and the surrounding areas. The next session is on Monday 23 November 2026, 6pm-9pm. For a taste of what we cover, read our electrics safety guide.

Register Your Interest

DIY Electrics Evening Course

£50

A practical homeowner-focused evening session covering safe DIY electrics basics.

Time: 6pm-9pm

Dates: Monday 23 November 2026 – register your interest

Price: £50.00 per session

Interested?

Next session: Monday 23 November 2026, 6pm-9pm. Register your interest in the DIY Electrics evening course.

Register Your Interest