Building Services

Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations

Introduction

This course is for students who want to work as a multi-skilled operative in the construction industry. As well as bricklaying, painting and decorating, and carpentry and joinery, there are also opportunities to become a site agent, contracts manager or self-employed contract operator. This course provides you with the practical skills you need in order to gain a working knowledge of construction trades, allowing you to build a successful career within the industry.

This course is delivered at our Hemel Hempstead campus.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  0256

• Entry Criteria

  Applicants should have completed a relevant Level 1 course or completed sufficient work experience. You will be assessed to demonstrate that you can cover the range of skills required.

  This will take place at your Course Introduction Meeting

• What will I study?

  Maintenance Operations is made up of a framework which includes:

  • Roof repairs – repair roof sheeting and cladding systems and understand how to repair and maintain built up bituminous roofing

  • Plumbing repairs and replacement - understand methods for repairing and renewing plumbing components, sink and sanitary ware, rainwater systems and flashings

  • Painting and decorating – learn the methods for hanging standard paper wallcoverings and learn how to prepare background surfaces for tiling, painting and decorating

  • Carpentry repairs and replacement - understand working methods for carpentry repairs and be able to remove and repair timber work, fencing and ironmongery

  • Brickwork repairs and replacement – understand methods for repairing and replacing damaged bricks

  • Block paving - learn the skills required to block pave and be able to lay bricks and blocks

  • Plastering patch and repairs – understand methods for repairing and renewing plastered surfaces and be able to remove and replace plastered surfaces

  • Rain water drainage systems

  • Maths functional skill Level 1

  • English functional skill Level 1

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  GEM & GAP

  There will be opportunities to improve your English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop the skills employers are looking for.

• What can I do next?

  Upon completion of this course, you will have a good foundation for future career opportunities and will be able to progress to a Level 2 qualification in a specific trade.

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