Course Overview
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Train to become a multi-skilled operative capable of painting and decorating, applying plaster, completing basic joinery, and carrying out a range of small domestic repairs. Students will complete units across each trade area, developing the practical skills needed to support repairs and maintenance within domestic properties.
Course Requirements
GCSE Maths and English Grade 3 or above and a desire to be in the construction industry.
What you will Learn
You will learn how to carry out a wide range of general property repairs, including roofing work, gutter maintenance, sink repairs, wall and floor tiling, and applying decorative finishes
Assessment
Practical assessments on individual trades and final synoptic practical assessment to industrial standards.
Written exam for underpinning knowledge.
Progression
Apprentice routes, T level study employment, self employed.
Career Options
Caretakers, social housing repair technician, self-employed builder. Property developer
Mandatory Units
101 Health and safety in a construction environment
201 Principles of welfare, health and safety in construction environments
202 Principles of working in the construction industry
240 Tiling repairs and maintenance
241 Plastering and render maintenance and repairs
242 Remedial painting and decorating works
243 Maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems
244 Preventative and corrective maintenance on building systems
245 Using carpentry and joinery skills for repairs and refurbishment
246 Corrective maintenance of external property areas
Contact Details
For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk
Disclaimer
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.