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Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Standard

Overview

Approx. duration: 24 months

Start Date: September

Attendance: One day a week at the Rural Campus

Entry requirements:

  • Individual employers will set their selection criteria for applicants
  • Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and have a contract of employment
  • Entry into the Apprenticeship is subject to a thorough skills scan assessment to clarify course suitability
  • Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to 4 GCSEs grades 9-1/A-G including Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 1
  • Apprentices aged 16-18 years are subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and Maths Functional Skills at Level 2 where the Apprentice only holds the level 1 qualifications (GCSE grades D-G/3-1)
  • Following the updated ESFA Apprenticeship rules, from 11th February 2025. Apprentices who begin their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to this mandatory requirement. It is now the decision of the apprentice and their employer at the start of their apprenticeship to choose to study towards a Maths and English qualification

On-programme learning:

  • Property Maintenance Operative Standard
  • English and Maths (if required) Level 2

Progression:

Individuals can progress into more specialised roles such as Electrician, Carpenter , Plumber or move into a supervisory position.

Course Summary:

Property maintenance operatives perform routine maintenance tasks, as well as minor planned and reactive repairs, utilising a variety of essential trade skills such as:

  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Plumbing
  • Plastering
  • Brick and block work
  • Tiling
  • Painting and decorating

The role involves using a variety of hand and power tools, materials, components, fixtures, and fittings, while ensuring all tasks meet health and safety standards and comply with building safety regulations. The role will also require interaction with other maintenance staff, specialist tradespeople, landlords, and property owners. While much of the work will take place inside properties, there may be instances where maintenance and repair work is required outdoors.

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