Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 (24/25)
Course Overview
The primary role of a Property Maintenance Operative is to optimise property condition and quality and to ensure the building is kept in a safe working condition. Property Maintenance Operatives need to maintain a high level of quality, providing maximum satisfaction to customers, clients, guests and team. They will understand the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment. They will provide first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness. They will ensure prevention of major damage that could result in extensive costs and minimise reactive intervention. Ideal for those looking to go into the property industry, this Level 2 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on industry experience and act as a stepping stone to moving onto to complete the Housing Management Level 3 apprenticeship programme. This programme is ideal for school leavers right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
What topics are covered?
Health and Safety Policies and procedures Working safely at heights Safety compliance and clients Building fabric repairs Plumbing and drainage systems Electrical distribution, safe repair and installation Plant, safety systems and equipment Energy, environment and sustainable practices Grounds and external fabrication Hand tools and equipment Control of resources and stock Preventative maintenance Refurbishment and deep clean of equipment Repairs and reactive maintenance Customer service Recording and reporting information
Frequently asked questions
The primary role of a Property Maintenance Operative is to optimise property condition and quality and to ensure the building is kept in a safe working condition. Property Maintenance Operatives need to maintain a high level of quality, providing maximum satisfaction to customers, clients, guests and team. They will understand the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment. They will provide first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness. They will ensure prevention of major damage that could result in extensive costs and minimise reactive intervention. Ideal for those looking to go into the property industry, this Level 2 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on industry experience and act as a stepping stone to moving onto to complete the Housing Management Level 3 apprenticeship programme. This programme is ideal for school leavers right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
Apprentices without level 1 English and Maths (GCSE 3/D) will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C) prior to taking the end-point assessment. (Please note those apprentices wanting to progress onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme must achieve the Level 2 in Maths and English before being able to do so.)
Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Associate Membership of British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)
Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
Housing / Property Management Level 3