Building Maintenance Operations - Level 2
Skills-based learning in a wide range of construction trades including brickwork, plumbing, paving, carpentry, painting and decorating.
Course Overview
This course offers a wide variety of practical workshop and classroom theory sessions with the emphasis on ‘learning by doing’ at its heart. Our purpose-built, specialist workshops offer the very latest in equipment and facilities, essential for the practical elements of this varied and exciting course. Site visits and real project briefs give you the opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt. The broad range of skills developed will also enable progression into further study as an apprentice or straight into the workplace. You will cover small-scale repairs in various trades in the construction sector, including brickwork, paving, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing and carpentry. Health and safety as well as general theory units are also included to provide you with the knowledge and expertise required in the construction industry.
Qualification: City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations
Duration: One year
Course Content
You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course. A selection of unit titles is shown below.
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
- Carry out small-scale repairs in the areas of building, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing and carpentry
Assessment
Achievement is by assessment of practical and theory units including online multiple-choice, paper-based and practical tests. All full-time students will be required to study maths and English at the appropriate level.
Maths and English
All students following a full-time programme of study at HLC will study English and maths as part of their studies, please refer to the Study Programmes page of this website.
Entry Requirements
- Four GCSE passes at grade 3 or above (including maths and English), or successful completion of a suitable and relevant Level 1 Qualification (e.g. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing, Carpentry or Brickwork ).
- Alternatively, applicants who can evidence suitable experience or aptitude will also be considered
- Successful interview, and initial assessment and a good school reference
- You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for this subject area
Progression
Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.
Study options may include:
- Level 2 Apprenticeship in Building Maintenance Operations
- Level 1 or 2 in Plumbing/Electrical Installation/Furniture Making/ Bricklaying/Carpentry
Employment options may include:
- General Builder (Trainee)
- Handyman/Caretaker
- Site Operative (Labourer)
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- Level 1 Diploma in Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery or Plumbing & Electrics
- If you have already completed relevant previous study then you could consider a Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry or Brickwork or Plumbing & Electrical Installation
Course Costs
Please note, the costs given below are subject to change.
Aged 16 - 18 years: There are no tuition or exam fees
Aged 19 years or over: Tuition Fee £995 | Registration/Exam Fee £150
Extra fees for all students
Additional Course Cost: £225
Personal Equipment: You may also be expected to buy your own personal equipment such as personal protective clothing, stationary and data storage devices.
See Also: Fees Guidance - Full Time and Fee Reductions for Adults
Apprenticeships
We also offer the following apprenticeship as an alternative to full-time study
Course Content
You will gain practical skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to your chosen apprenticeship and job role in the workplace, including:
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Carrying out repairs to the fabric of buildings, for example repairs to walls and doors
- Understanding and maintaining plumbing and drainage systems
- Maintaining high levels of water hygiene within a building
- Understanding and maintaining electrical distribution, and the safe repair of electrical installation
- Demonstrating and implementing energy, environment and sustainable practices
- Understanding and maintaining grounds and external fabrication of a building
Duration and Attendance
You will spend most of your time in the workplace, employed as an apprentice, and you will be released by your employer to attend college for training one day a week. It will take around 2 years to complete the Level 2 apprenticeship.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 032 1986
Email: admissions@hlcollege.ac.uk