Course content
You will need to demonstrate competance in the following areas;
•Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
•Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures and identify hazards and reduce them
•Consider safety compliance with a diverse sector of client groups
•Understand and demonstrate the importance of working safely at height
•Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, doorframes, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls
•Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains
•Maintain high levels of water hygiene within a building
•Understand and maintain electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses.
•Understand and maintain plant, safety systems and equipment
•Demonstrate and implement energy, environment and sustainable practices
•Understand and maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering
•Understand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, for example screwdrivers, power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety other tools used in plumbing and carpentry
•Demonstrate and understand the importance of the control of resources and stock
•Understand and demonstrate the principles of Planned Preventative Maintenance
•Understand how to prepare for refurbishment or deep clean of equipment and surfaces
•Carry out repairs and reactive maintenance
•Understand the importance of customer service
•Record and report information accurately either internally or externally