Develop the skills to understand the mechanisms of buildings, respond to faults and practice preventative maintenance.
Duration: 13 months
Start date: Flexible
Delivery: Traditional
Location: The Midlands and South West
Qualification: Level 2 Award in Property Maintenance
Entry Requirements: None
Introduction to the course
The Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship is aimed at developing the skills needed to understand a variety of competencies. The apprentice will learn about the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment. They will learn to provide first and immediate response to fault finding, they will ensure the prevention of major damage that could result in extensive costs and minimise reactive intervention.
Learner outcomes
The learner will be taught about the different tools and equipment available for those in the industry that are relevant to the organisation. The apprentice will understand and demonstrate the principles of Planned Preventative Maintenance, and learn the knowledge and understanding of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and decorating, utilising both electrical and hand tools.
Assessment
The learner’s progress will be assessed through on-programme learning, followed by an End-Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship. Apprentices will need to complete Level 1 English and Mathematics before the End-Point Assessment.
Future job roles:
• Maintenance assistant
• Property engineer
• Facilities assistant
• Maintenance engineer
• Maintenance manager
• Maintenance technician
• Caretaker
• Janitor
• Multi-skilled technician
• Premises manager