NVQ Construction Maintenance
NVQ Construction Maintenance
Maintenance Occupations (Level 2 - Intermediate)
Accelerate a career in the construction industry with this work-based NVQ, designed to provide practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in this field. This qualification allows learners to gain hands-on experience while earning a recognised certification; enhancing employability and opening up opportunities for advancement.
Is this course right for me?
This course is designed for individuals working in the construction industry who wish to gain recognised qualifications, potentially leading to career progression or CSCS card status. Learners will develop and demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, behaviours, skills, and practices in construction repair and maintenance. It is suitable for employees who perform a variety of tasks in the workplace that are not all related to the same trade.
Each qualification must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.
What are the entry requirements?
- No formal entry requirements
- Level 3 applicants must either hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or at least two years industry experience
- You will be expected to be in relevant job role
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Not applicable
What will I learn?
Mandatory Units:
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Optional Units – a range of units, depending on the job role, but including:
- Applying paint systems by brush or roller
- Maintaining non-structural carpentry work
- Maintaining slate and tile roofing
- Repair and maintain masonry structures
- Tiling wall and floor surfaces
- Preparing surfaces for plastering, tiling, or painting
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Visits from your assessor to your place of work
- Testimony from employers or supervisors
What can I do next?
Many learners progress to higher level qualifications in the same trade, or higher level qualifications in construction management.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- It would be beneficial, but not essential, to bring your own device/laptop to support your studies
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
