DIY Badge
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Description
Badge the requirements below:
Be able to work safety in the home minimising dangers to yourself and others. Have knowledge of:
hazard symbols and signs (for example: toxic, flammable, irritant, electrical danger, slippery surface)
safety equipment (for example: goggles, gloves, masks, ear defenders).
how and where to turn off main supplies (water, electricity, gas) to the house. Know how to isolate individual electrical circuits at the consumer unit.
Show or explain how you would deal with four DIY emergencies from the list below:
unblocking a sink
renewing a tap washer
curing an airlock in water or radiator pipes
thawing frozen pipes
patching a leaking pipe
adjusting the float arm of a cistern
fitting a fused electrical plug to a cable
replacing a mains fuse or resetting a mains circuit breaker
changing a light bulb
helping to repair a broken window
repairing a tear in clothes or upholstery
removing common stains eg ink, wine, and coffee
Take an active part in two major DIY projects, indoors or out, such as:
insulating a loft and/or fitting draught proofing to windows and doors
insulating a cold-water storage tank, pipes and hot water cylinder
planning a colour scheme for a room and preparing a sample board
preparing and painting, papering or tiling the walls of a room
preparing and painting woodwork or furniture
fitting a curtain track and hanging curtains
making a freestanding storage unit or putting up shelves
covering a floor with vinyl overlay, lino, tiles or carpet
hanging a door and fitting or repairing locks and other door furniture
carrying out a home security survey and take action to making the house more secure by fitting window locks, marking property with a UV pen, or fitting a burglar alarm
laying a patio or path
building a low wall, barbecue, gate or fence
creating and maintain a garden pond
repairing bodywork on a car and clean and polish the car
any other project(s) of a similar skill level as agreed with an adult
Resources
Dependent on requirements undertaken
Instructions
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Badge Links
- DIY - Cistern
- DIY - Hazard
- DIY - Isolation
- DIY - Lightbulb
- DIY - Safety
- DIY - Sink
- DIY - Task
- DIY - Task