Property Repair
Property Repair
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations
This course is designed for those looking to pursue a career in the building maintenance and property care sector providing skills in brickwork, decorating, plastering, plumbing and carpentry.
Is this course right for me?
The UK property maintenance and repair market is valued at approximately £86 billion per year, creating a strong demand for skilled professionals in areas such as brickwork, decorating, plastering, plumbing, and carpentry.
Property owners, housing associations, landlords, and local authorities are actively seeking multi-skilled operatives to carry out small to medium-sized repair and maintenance work. This course equips learners with the diverse skill set needed to meet industry demands and secure employment in this growing sector.
This course will cover small-scale repairs in various trades in the Construction sector, for the following trades:
- Building repairs (Brickwork)
- Painting and Decorating repairs
- Plastering repairs
- Plumbing repairs
- Carpentry repairs
Training will be delivered by experienced tradespeople in purpose-built workshops, developing the hand skills and knowledge needed to produce professional finishes.
The course also looks at the the wider skills needed to succeed in the construction industry, including communication, numeracy, IT, and problem-solving—key attributes for today’s construction professionals.
What are the entry requirements?
- Three GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/English Literature/First Language Welsh or Mathematics/Numeracy
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 1 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Modules covered will be:
- Carry out small-scale building repairs
- Carry out small-scale painting and decorating repairs
- Carry out small-scale plastering repairs
- Carry out small scale plumbing repairs
- Carry out carpentry repairs
- Health, safety, and welfare in construction
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
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
- Internal assessment
- Practical examination
- Written examination
- Online examination
What can I do next?
Following successful completion of this course learners may wish to progress to one of the Level 2 Foundation Qualifications or Level 3 Apprenticeship routes.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, which you can purchase online before you start the course
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- You will need to pay a £55 construction workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- 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.
