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Skill Overview

This apprenticeship provides broad multi-trade skills for maintaining and repairing buildings, including plumbing, carpentry, decorating, plaster patching, tiling and basic electrical tasks... We deliver apprenticeships through a blended hybrid model that combines structured training, flexible block weeks and guided site-based development— designed to build capability faster and support real business needs. This approach enables apprentices to apply new skills in real environments while progressing at an accelerated pace.

Employer Benefits:

o 9-month delivery model supports faster deployment of competent multi-trade staff
o Flexible roll-on/roll-off start model
o On-site tutor visits enhance supervision and workplace performance
o Apprentices develop skills that directly support building safety and maintenance
o Reduces reliance on subcontractors for minor works
o Improves reactive and planned maintenance capability

Apprentice Benefits:

o Develop a diverse range of trade skills
o Apply learning in real maintenance environments
o Consistent tutor support on site and in training blocks
o Achieve a recognised NOCN qualification
o Build employability for estates, facilities and property roles
o Supported progression into specialist trades or advanced maintenance roles

Delivery Model & Duration:

Fast-track hybrid delivery including day release, block weeks and integrated site-based training.

Typical duration: 9 months | OTJ hours: 418

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to:

o Carry out plumbing, carpentry and basic electrical repairs
o Diagnose faults safely and effectively
o Undertake patch plastering and tiling
o Perform decorating and finishing tasks
o Support basic compliance checks
o Work safely, efficiently and customer-responsively

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This Apprenticeship is available to employers looking to upskill their organisation. We cannot support applications from unemployed individuals. Sole traders or self-employed individuals cannot enrol themselves but may enrol a new employee.

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices over 21 there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund. 

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Potential apprentices will need to have a contract of employment, and will be required to undertake initial assessments for skills, English and maths.

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