Home Renovation For Beginners
Overview
Join us in these courses which are of interest to home renovators, apartment superintendents and townhouse maintenance committees. Emphasis on what YOU can do and when to call in the EXPERTS.
Admission & Registration
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR 19 years of age or older.
- Successful completion of Secondary School English or equivalent.
You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed in the Program of Studies when they are offered. Some courses have prerequisites, so please check the Program of Studies for details. Find out how to register for a course.
Program of Studies
The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the 2017/18 academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Technology and Skills.
Click on the Course number or Course title for more information on each course.
Visit the Mohawk College Bookstore Textbook Search (opens in new window) for information on textbooks.
A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.
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| Course Number | Course Name | Description |
| BLDG10075 | Tools and How to Use Them |
Practical Hands on use of a variety of hand, power and cordless and air tools. |
| BLDG10072 | Basic Plumbing |
Step by step instruction from fixing a leaky faucet to installing a toilet. |
| ELEC10123 | Basic Electrical |
Join Electrician John DeSantis, and learn how to plan a rewiring, upgrading, and add-ons...according to code. Learn when an Electrician and an Inspection is a MUST. Material costs of $20 included in fee. Bring your lunch! |
| BLDG10073 | Basic Maintenance |
Practical hands-on instruction for basic property maintenance.. |
| BLDG10074 | Kitchens |
Hands-on instruction to your new kitchen. |
| BLDG10079 | Flip That House |
Obtain practical hands-on instruction on how to flip a house, from buying to selling, plumbing to curb appeal, details and the big picture. You will learn where to invest your $$money$$ and cost effective ways to enhance the property. |
| CREA10135 | Painting and Decorating | Hands-on instruction on how to paint like a professional. |
| BLDG10086 | Flooring and Mouldings |
Get hands-on instruction for installing flooring, from hardwood to ceramic tile. Learn about styles, colours, patterns,and textures. Tips on measuring, layout and installation will be covered. Also, included is mouldings from baseboards, crown, rail and wainscoting. Safety glasses required. |
| BLDG10121 | Bathrooms | Explore ideas and concepts for refinishing and/or renewing your bathroom. Includes design, assembling and hanging cabinets, hardware and tiling. Material costs included in fee. (Note - this course does not cover Plumbing, see BLDG 10072) |
| BLDG10087 | Furniture Refinishing | From "shabby chic" to "chic country", learn you how to get the look you want, in a piece of furniture of your choice. Different methods of distressing and painting techniques are covered in this hands-on course. Please bring safety glasses and your piece of furniture that is easy to transport. Selected paints, stains and tools will be provided but you may bring your own. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Information
Interested in a Workshop?
We offer a variety of Home Renovation workshops! Visit our Workshops page for details.