Course code: XMBS300P
Subject area: Property Maintenance
Study level: Apprenticeship
Course level: 2
Course time:
Days of week:
Various
Course date:
1st Aug 2023 - 31st Jul 2024
Course location:
Bicester Construction Skills CentreDuration: 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
• Work-based training with your employer
• Nine weeks of block release throughout the year, plus induction/revision days
• On-site assessment visits every other month throughout the apprenticeship
• Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
• Multiple choice knowledge test
• Practical assessment
• Professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence and short research assignment
A property maintenance operative will use their knowledge and understanding of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and decorating to;
• Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures and identify and reduce hazards
• Consider safety compliance with a diverse sector of client groups
• Understand and demonstrate the importance of working safely at height
• Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, doorframes,
skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls
• Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems,
leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains
• Maintain high levels of water hygiene within a building
• Understand and maintain electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal
requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses.
• Understand and maintain plant, safety systems and equipment
• Demonstrate and implement energy, environment and sustainable practices
• Understand and maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as guttering
• Understand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, for example screwdrivers, power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety of other tools used in plumbing and carpentry
Demonstrate and understand the importance of the control of resources and stock
• Understand and demonstrate the principles of Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Understand how to prepare for refurbishment or deep clean of equipment and surfaces
• Carry out repairs and reactive maintenance
• Record and report information accurately either internally or externally
have funds available.
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship