Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements.

Overview of Role:  

The primary role of a Property Maintenance Operative is to optimise property condition and quality and to ensure the building is kept in a safe working condition. Property Maintenance Operatives need to maintain a high level of quality, providing maximum satisfaction to customers, clients, guests and team. They will understand the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment. They will provide first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness. They will ensure prevention of major damage that could result in extensive costs and minimise reactive intervention. 

Entry Requirements:  

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements. 

Duration:  

The apprenticeship will typically take a minimum of 12 months to complete.

If you have an employer that is willing to take you on as an apprentice, please provide us with those details so we can contact them.

If you don’t have an employer, all of our current vacancies are available to see and apply for on The College website and on Isle of Wight Jobs. In the meantime, someone from the apprenticeship team will contact you with information on the next steps.

Delivery:  

Apprentices will complete work-based learning and will be paid a wage, gaining valuable knowledge and experience. In-house training will be provided by the employer with an Assessor visiting and supporting in the work place. This apprenticeship includes 1 day a week in college for the technical knowledge and practical skills delivery. 

Qualification:  

The standard includes maths and English understanding and functional application at Level 1, enabling apprentices to aspire to the next level. 

Assessment:  

A portfolio of evidence (20%) and a short research assignment (10%) will be completed throughout the apprenticeship.  

The apprenticeship will end with an End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours each apprentice has developed. Employers will decide when the apprentice is ready to be assessed. 

The End Point Assessment consists of:  

• Knowledge assessment (20%)  
• Practical task (40%) 
• Interview (10%)  

Career Progression:  

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. 

There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.