Property Maintenance Operative (L2) Apprenticeship Standard

This course is for those who conduct the general day-to-day maintenance required to keep a range of properties in a good state of repair. Property maintenance operatives conduct routine maintenance tasks, and minor planned and responsive repair works, using a broad range of fundamental trade skills including carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, external works and associated finishing trades including tiling, painting, and decorating.

Operatives use a wide variety of hand and power tools, materials, components, fixtures and fittings, ensuring work that is carried out is compliant with health and safety requirements, and meets building safety regulations and legislation. This requires them to know and understand the key principles of buildings and their construction, the range of building services that support a buildings operation, including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment, the techniques, and processes to prevent damage.

End point assessment (EPA) is made up of a number of assessment elements which an apprentice must pass in order to successfully complete their apprenticeship. The EPA may include:

• Knowledge test

• Practical assessment with questions

• Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

English & Maths GCSE at a minimum of grade 3 (D) or equivalent.

The employer may have additional criteria that will have to be met.

The PMO apprenticeship standard is designed to provide you with the required skills to undertake the role. Once you have completed this programme you may have the opportunity to progress into facilities management jobs.