Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

Course Information

  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Construction Centre
  • Course Length 24 Months

Overview

Property maintenance operatives conduct routine maintenance tasks, and minor planned and responsive repair works, using a broad range of fundamental trade skills including carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, external works and associated finishing trades including tiling, painting, and decorating.

Who is this course for?

This Apprenticeship is aimed at those interested in the maintenance of properties to keep them in a safe working condition, and to optimise their quality or performance. You will work in properties across the housing, healthcare, social care, hospitality, education, commercial, leisure, retail, and private and public sectors.

What you will study

You will: 

  • Support the planning, preparation and delivery of property maintenance tasks in accordance with building safety regulations and legislation 
  • Create a safe working environment by implementing the necessary control measures, through the identification, mitigation and reporting of risks and hazards, and in line with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures 
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using digital technologies to access, identify, record and report information, liaise and coordinate with other team members, and provide customer service to internal and external customers, and respecting others  

Topics include:

  • Safely isolate and secure electrical or electronic supplies
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems
  • Perform tiling repairs
  • Perform maintenance painting and decorating
  • Perform repairs to plastered surfaces
  • Perform maintenance repairs using carpentry and joinery skills
  • Perform flooring repairs
  • You will also have knowledge delivery on these subjects
Entry Requirements

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 3 in English and Maths.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. An interest in the industry is essential.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.

Progression and careers

After the Level 2 programme, you may choose to progress to another trade-based apprenticeship. This could lead you to full time work, or on to a role in a supervisory position.

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