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Property Maintenance

Apprenticeship, Level 2

Harrogate College construction student drilling in to a wooden frame wearing protective clothing while doing so

Course Length

24 months

Course Information

Property maintenance operatives carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs across various properties using basic trade skills like plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting, decorating, and brickwork.

Property Maintenance Operatives carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs across a variety of buildings, including homes, schools, hospitals, and commercial sites. They use core trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and decorating. Operatives work with hand and power tools, ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. They record and report maintenance digitally, contribute to sustainability goals, and understand the limits of their competence. Working indoors and outdoors, they liaise with colleagues, residents, and professionals. While often working independently, they follow guidance from supervisors and ensure high standards, customer satisfaction, and safe, effective building performance.

Course code: 76837-01

  • Benefits and Skills
    • Retrain and upskill your current team
    • Fill skill gaps and expand your workforce
    • Diversify your team and bring in fresh ideas
  • Entry Requirements
    The employer will agree to entry requirements for these apprenticeships. There are no formal entry requirements but GCSE grade 4 and above or equivalent in English and Maths would be an advantage.
  • Careers and Progression
    • Maintenance Assistant
    • Maintenance Technician
    • Multi-Skilled Technician
    • Multi-Skilled Trade Operative
    • Property Maintenance Operative
    • Property Technician

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