Home Trades

Home Workshop Setup & Safety

Build the Workshop You Actually Want — Safely and on Budget

12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This course walks you through every decision in building a capable home workshop, whether you have a one-car garage or a basement corner. You will learn how to size electrical circuits, choose dust collection and ventilation equipment, select and store tools for maximum workflow efficiency, and apply layered safety protocols that match how professional tradespeople actually work. By the end, you will have a prioritised build plan you can execute in phases without overspending.

Curriculum

Module 1: Layout Planning and Space Optimisation3 lessons

Reading Your Space: Dimensions, Clearances, and LightPreview45m
Workflow Zones and the Triangle Principle🔒45m
Phased Build Planning and Budgeting by Tier🔒45m

Module 2: Electrical Circuits and Power Infrastructure3 lessons

NEC Basics: Circuits, Load Calculations, and Panel Capacity🔒45m
Outlet Placement, GFCI Requirements, and Extension Cord Rules🔒45m
Shop Lighting: Specifying and Installing a Complete Lighting Plan🔒45m

Module 3: Dust Collection, Ventilation, and Air Quality3 lessons

Dust Hazards: Particle Sizes, PELs, and Health Effects🔒45m
Sizing and Positioning a Dust-Collection System🔒45m
Ventilation, Makeup Air, and Ambient Air Filtration🔒45m

Module 4: PPE, Fire Prevention, and the Workbench Build3 lessons

PPE Selection and Pre-Work Safety Habits🔒45m
Fire Prevention: Finishing Chemicals, Rags, and Electrical Hazards🔒45m
Building a Functional Workbench on a Budget🔒45m