Hands-On trade skills workshops

Home renovators, first-home owners, hobbyists, people exploring a career change and sometimes small businesses upskilling staff.

Per-person course fees for one-day or multi-week classes, plus optional materials fees and private group bookings.

• Solid hands-on experience in a trade
• Clear, patient teaching
• Safe workshop practices
• Organising bookings and materials

• Public liability insurance that covers teaching and students using tools
• Don't promise a licence or qualification: check with your state's licensing body and ASQA what non-accredited courses can and can't claim
• Council approval for the space you use, and workshop safety and supervision rules
• Check whether you need a working with children check if teaching under-18s
• Teaching restricted work such as electrical or gas: check state rules before including it

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the workshop space, tools and materials you need. Public liability insurance that covers teaching and students using tools should be part of your budget.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on class sizes, course prices and how often you run workshops. Many people start part-time, so hours can grow with demand.

Don't promise a licence or qualification. Check with your state's licensing body and ASQA what non-accredited courses can and can't claim. Also check council approval for your space, whether a working with children check applies, and state rules on restricted work.