On this course you will study six mandatory units where you will develop skills for a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks, including:  

Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare 

• Understanding health and safety legislation and workplace responsibilities.
• Identifying potential hazards, assessing risks and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Following method statements, policies and procedures.
• Understanding the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Wall & Floor Tiling

• Select appropriate tiles, adhesives, grouts and materials.  
• Measure areas and calculate material quantities.
• Prepare wall and floor surfaces for tiling.
• Set out, position and fix tiles accurately.
• Apply adhesives, grout and finishing materials.
• Achieve accurate alignment, spacing and professional-quality finishes.

Painting & Wallpapering 

• Selecting appropriate paints, coatings and wall coverings.
• Preparing surfaces and protecting surrounding areas.
• Calculating paint and wallpaper requirements.
• Applying paint using brushes, rollers and other decorating equipment.
• Preparing, cutting and hanging wallpaper.
• Achieving neat, consistent and professional finishes.

Install Basic Plumbing 

• Selecting, preparing and maintaining hand tools.
• Understanding different domestic plumbing systems.
• Installing hot and cold-water services.  
• Selecting and fitting common plumbing fixtures and fittings.
• Connecting waste systems using appropriate jointing methods.

Carpentry, Joinery and Hand Tools 

• Select the correct tools, materials and fixings for specific maintenance and construction tasks.  
• Measuring, marking out and cutting timber accurately.
• Understanding common carpentry and joinery joints.
• Selecting appropriate materials and fixings.
• Forming joints and assembling timber frames to specification.

You'll develop your skills through a combination of practical workshop activities, tutor demonstrations and guided learning.

Training takes place in our Construction Centre, where you'll work with industry-standard tools, equipment and materials in facilities designed to reflect real working environments.

With support from experienced tutors, you'll have opportunities to practise techniques, build confidence and apply your learning to practical building maintenance and repair tasks.

The course also includes guided independent learning, helping you develop knowledge that reflects the demands of the building maintenance and construction sectors.

You'll be assessed through a combination of practical activities and knowledge-based assessments, allowing you to demonstrate the skills and understanding developed throughout the course.

Assessment methods include:

• Practical workshop assessments and tutor observations.
• Knowledge-based questions and written activities 
• A portfolio of evidence demonstrating your practical skills and understanding. 
• Completion of individual unit assessment activities.  
• An externally assessed knowledge test for the plumbing unit. 

If you discover a particular trade area that interests you, you could progress onto specialist trade qualifications in areas such as Plumbing, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating, or Wall & Floor Tiling, supporting further career development and advancement opportunities.  

If you are already working in a building maintenance role, this course provides an opportunity to enhance existing skills, increase versatility, and support progression into roles with greater responsibility.

If you are seeking employment opportunities in the sector, you may be able secure an apprenticeship within the construction industry or seek direct employment across a range of sectors including, housing associations, local authorities, schools, colleges, facilities management companies, property maintenance contractors and estates teams.

As our Construction Centre reflects industry working practices, you will be required to purchase and wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work boots and overalls (or old clothing). 

To enrol on this Level 2 programme, you will normally need a relevant Level 1 qualification in construction or trade-related subject, or recent, relevant industry experience 

Formal English qualifications are not essential for entry on to this programme, but you'll need sufficient English skills to participate fully participate in your learning and successfully complete the qualification. You are required to be working at a minimum of English Level 1.  

Your English skills will be reviewed during the application process, using existing qualifications or an assessment where appropriate. 

As the course includes guided independent learning, you should also be confident using digital devices and online systems to access learning materials, communicate with tutors and complete assessments.