Community Learning

Strip & Rebuild a Car Engine

Not as hard as you think – with tips from an experienced mechanic. With a workshop manual and all you learn in this course, overhauling your engine will be a real possiblity. Suits those with some mechanical ability. Course description This course covers the skills you will need to repair your car engine at a basic level. The exact content will be determined by the interests of the group but…

The Romance of Steam - Introduction to Steam Traction Engines

Feel the power and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era as you drive a steam traction engine. Learn the working principles of steam engines and their role in agriculture. Steam engines were used extensively for ploughing, threshing, baling, chaff cutting as well as driving stone crushers and timber mills. The enthusiastic volunteers will take you back in time and give you the…

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Basic Bike Maintenance

Keep your bicycle running smoothly, reliably and safely to maximise your cycling enjoyment and save money. Demonstration of techniques to suit all bikes. Covers references and the tools to buy. Course description the anatomy of a bike the importance of the right and regular maintenance. Learn trouble-shooting when a mechanical problem occurs while cycling. different maintenance for…

Basic Bike Maintenance - Next Steps

An extension of the Basic Bike Maintenance course, with demonstration of further concepts and techniques. Practical work on you own bike. Course description Learn more techniques to keep your bike in top mechanical condition and repair. Some disassembly, reassembly and installation of parts. How to undertake finer adjustments Workshop bike tools, lubricants and cleaning aids What…

Car Emergencies for Women

Covers the basics to get you out of a tight spot! Includes changing tyres, checking oil and water, spark plugs, fan belts and more. Course description changing and checking tyres and tyre pressure checking oil and water changing spark plugs, fan belts and more how to be prepared What you can hope to achieve basics of car maintenance What to bring/wear pen and…

Mountain Bike Basics

On a flat, well maintained bush track only minutes from the city, learn the basics of mountain bike riding with an experienced instructor. Learn about preparing for longer expeditions. Bike hire available. Course description Experience cycling on a flat bush track with historical, cultural and natural values Experience off road tour cycling with a group Learn technical aspects of bike…

Rural Fencing

A practical class providing the basic principles for fencing a variety of livestock including horse, sheep, cattle and goats. Learn knot tying, wire straining and construction of end assembly. What you can hope to achieve You should develop a sound understanding of the basic principles of fence building. Prerequisites As this class will be practical, you will be hands on, and it will involve…

Welding - Introduction

Learn about the four different types of welding, how to avoid common mistakes, the different metal types, and their most appropriate uses. A demonstration class, suitable for those with little or no welding knowledge. This, or an equivalent course, is a prerequisite for all other Adult Education welding courses. What to bring/wear Sturdy, enclosed footwear Non-flammable clothing providing…

Welding - Practical - Arc for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of metal arc (stick) welding in this hands-on class. Welding gear and material provided; some personal protective equipment required. You must have completed Introduction to Welding or an equivalent course. Course description A practical class covering the basic skills and techniques of arc (stick) welding. Prerequisites You must have completed Adult Education’s…

Welding - Practical - Oxy for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting in this hands-on class. Welding gear and material provided; some personal protective equipment required. You must have completed Introduction to Welding or an equivalent course. Course description A practical class covering the basic skills and techniques of oxy acetylene welding and cutting. Prerequisites You must have completed Adult…