Property Maintenance Operations Apprenticeship

In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: Core Technical Competencies/Skills and Knowledge/Understanding. 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 hazards and reduce them; Consider safety compliance with a diverse sector of client groupsUnderstand 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 equipmentDemonstrate and implement energy, environment and sustainable practicesUnderstand and maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and gutteringUnderstand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, for example screwdrivers, power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety other tools used in plumbing and carpentry.

All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification. This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider. This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor. End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:Professional Discussions. Interviews. Showcase portfolios. Practical assessment of skill. Theory assessments. Assignments and more

Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4. Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-3 or equivalent, including Maths or English. Level 3 - 6 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including Maths or English.

Completing this apprenticeship programme with its transferable skills will enable progression into roles such as a Technical Specialist e.g. Electrical or Plumbing and Supervisory and Management roles e.g. Facilities Management, across a wide range of sectors. The apprentice will be recognised by the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) providing Associate Membership for the apprentice whilst studying. BIFM have confirmed resources and learning materials will be available for the apprentice to support them throughout their learning journey.

If you don't currently have an employer and would like to undertake an apprenticeship, take a look at our vacancies at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/Apprenticeship-Vacancies

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