Once you have completed each trade section, you will undertake a competence-based practical skills test and a knowledge exam.
This course starts in September and runs for one year on a full-time basis.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 2 or above. It would also be preferable if you have GCSE Science at Grade 2 or above.
Level 2 Maintenance Operations Diploma (City and Guilds), plus CSCS operative card.
This course will prepare you to work as a multi-skilled operative to carry out multiple trade repairs in domestic houses. You will spend time in all trade areas learning specific repair and maintenance vocational skills such as basic plumbing, plastering, brickwork, joinery, painting and decorating, roofing and tiling.
This programme also has an apprentice standard and is becoming more in-demand in the social housing and private rental sector.
You will learn all the practical skills required to carry out common household repairs and general maintenance and all the underpinning knowledge and health and safety requirements needed. Progression routes include studying T Level or apprenticeship course focused on a specific trade.
You will achieve unit accreditation in each individual trade studied and Health and Safety is a core unit. Additionally, you will achieve your CSCS operative card to gain site access.
Once you have completed each trade section, you will undertake a competence-based practical skills test and a knowledge exam.
During the course, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to be worn at all times in the workshop setting. All tools, equipment and materials will be supplied for practical skill development. In the classroom you will need a pen, a pencil and a file with A4 paper to make notes.
Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
On completion, you can progress on to T Level or apprenticeship course in a specific trade, or self-employment. Find out more about our Construction T Levels and apprenticeships.
Employment opportunities include self-employment, caretaker roles, social housing and facilities management.
You will not pay course fees if you are aged 16 to 18.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.
Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
This can be added to your study programme.
If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.