Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard

Entry Requirements

• GCSE English 2/E and Maths 2/E or Functional Skills L1 in English and Maths
• In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the qualification.

How You Will Be Assessed

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.

You will need to complete Level 2 Maths and English before End Point Assessment.

At the end of the Apprenticeship you will complete an End Point Assessment which will comprise of:

1. A synoptic knowledge assessment to consist of multiple-choice or structured questions (short-answer) to assess the bulk of the generic knowledge across the apprenticeship. These will be sat under invigilated conditions and marked by the Awarding Organisations (ie externally). This will be graded pass/distinction/fail.

2. A synoptic practical assessment assessed by an independent assessor (Awarding Organisation appointed or 3rd party) that requires the candidate to complete a number of core practical activities, in controlled conditions. The activities will be chosen from a bank of tasks developed by the Awarding Organisation working with representatives of the employers. Evidence will predominantly be via observation but could also include oral questioning to ensure the apprentice has the skills and supporting knowledge required of the role. Where oral questioning is used this is to assess knowledge relating to a practical skill or task eg ‘why’, ‘when’ type questions – not ‘how’. This will be graded pass/distinction/fail.

3. A synoptic interview to question the apprentice on skills not covered by the practical assessment as well as the behaviours using the portfolio of evidence as a basis for the discussion. This will be carried out by the independent assessor and graded pass/fail.

Course Progression

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.
Progression into:
Level 3 Electrical Installation/Maintenance
Level 3 Plumbing & Heating
Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery

Where Your Course Can Take You

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.

Fees

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.
 
For employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsidises the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the total fee. In the case of this course, the employer contribution would be £700.
 
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £14,000.
 
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
 
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.