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Practical Skills

Learn everyday skills with clear explanations, realistic examples and simple practice exercises.

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Ten practical lessons with explanations, reference tables, worked examples and practice exercises.

15 lessons

Practical Skills

How to Read a Tape Measure

Read millimetres, centimetres and inches accurately.

Practical Skills

How to Estimate Paint for a Room

Estimate wall area and the number of paint tins needed.

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Understanding Household Electricity Bills

Understand kWh, daily supply charges and estimated costs.

Practical Skills

Planning a Simple Household Budget

Organise income, regular bills and savings goals.

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Estimating Tiles for a Floor

Calculate tile quantities using area and a cutting allowance.

Practical Skills

How to Read a Weather Forecast

Interpret rain chance, temperature, wind and warnings.

Practical Skills

How to Read Food Labels

Compare serving sizes, ingredients and nutrition panels.

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Planning a Shopping List and Comparing Costs

Make a practical shopping plan and reduce forgotten items.

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Creating a Home Maintenance Checklist

Organise routine inspections and household tasks.

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Understanding Map Scale and Distance

Estimate real-world distances from a printed map.

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Planning a Weekly Routine

Build a realistic schedule for work, study and household tasks.

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Reading Product Instructions

Follow labels, symbols and manuals before using equipment.

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Basic Meal Planning

Plan balanced meals, ingredients and preparation time.

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Organising Important Documents

Keep household records easy to find and appropriately protected.

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Estimating Small Project Costs

Estimate materials, quantities, waste and contingency.