Senior Handyman

Be able to do 10 of the following, at least 6 of which (selected by the Examiner) must be demonstrated:
(a) Renew a sash cord, or replace a casement window frame and hang.
(b) Glaze a window, both in wood and iron frames.
(c) Whitewash a ceiling, paper or distemper a room.
(d) Know what precautions to take against frost and how to thaw out frozen pipes in a dwelling or house.
(e) Repair defective plastering.
(f) Re-hang a door and repair door furniture, including handles, locks etc.
(g) Effect minor repairs to furniture, such as broken castors, and minor upholstery repairs.
(h) Lay and adjust crazy paving.
(i) Put a neat patch on a garment.
(j) Lay lino.
(k) Clean and polish a car.
(l) Wash and iron a shirt.
(m) Mix concrete and effect simple repairs with it.
(n) Repair children's toys.







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