Course Overview
This one-year, practical programme develops the knowledge and hands-on skills required for routine building maintenance and small-scale repair work across a range of trades. Learners undertake workshop-based tasks and classroom theory to prepare for employment in general building maintenance or progression into more specialised construction pathways.
It’s ideal for:
Learners aiming to enter the construction and facilities sector.
Those preparing for maintenance operative and multi-skill repair roles.
Individuals wanting a broad foundation before specialising in a trade.
For this course, learners will need steel toe capped safety footwear, stationery & learning materials, notebook or notepad for theory lessons, pens, pencils, ruler, folder or document wallet for portfolios and a tape measure (basic 5 m or similar for practical measurement tasks.
Course Modules
Course Information
A minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English Language and a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Mathematics.
You will be assessed through:
Knowledge Tests
End-of-unit knowledge checks (multiple choice / short answer)
Externally set and marked assessments for core units
Practical Assessments
Tasks performed under supervision in workshop or real-world contexts
Performance evidence logged in a portfolio
Demonstration of competence and skill application
Portfolio / Coursework
Summative evidence of practical works
Written reports, photos and supervisor observation records
Completing this diploma can open several pathways:
Employment
Maintenance operative
Building site assistant / general operative
Facilities maintenance technician
Multi-trade maintenance assistant
Further Study
Level 3 Technical or Trade-Specialist Qualifications (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, plastering)
Apprenticeships in property or facilities maintenance
Construction supervisory or occupational competence qualifications
Apprenticeships
Property or Building Maintenance Operative apprenticeships
Built environment technical apprenticeship standards
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Malvern
Our Malvern campus is home to one of Heart of Worcestershire College’s Construction departments, providing specialist facilities and practical learning environments for students training in the construction trades.
Located in the heart of Malvern, the campus is easily accessible from across Worcestershire and the surrounding areas. Regular bus services connect Malvern with Worcester, Ledbury, Upton-upon-Severn, Pershore and Hereford, making travel to campus straightforward for students commuting from nearby towns and villages.
Great Malvern and Malvern Link train stations provide rail connections to Worcester, Hereford, Birmingham and further afield. From the stations, the campus can be reached by local bus routes, taxi or a short walk depending on your route.
Malvern is well known for its welcoming community, scenic surroundings and local amenities, offering students a supportive and accessible environment to study and develop their construction skills.
Check out some of the facilities at our Malvern Campus via the virtual tours below.
Malvern Link
- Malvern Link station
Worcester Road
Malvern Link
Worcestershire
WR14 1SW - A 13-minute walk to Malvern campus
Great Malvern
- Great Malvern station
Station Approach
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3AU - A 37-minute walk or 24-minute bus journey to Malvern campus
Redditch
Redditch has many links to surrounding towns with a circular around Redditch itself including Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Kings Heath, Evesham, Droitwich, Solihull, Worcester, and Birmingham. The train and bus stations are in close proximity to one another and are a short walk to Peakman Campus and a slightly longer walk to Alliance House.
Redditch Train Station
- Redditch station
Bromsgrove Road
Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 4RB - A 7-minute walk to Peakman Campus
- A 15-minute walk to Alliance House
Redditch Bus Station
- Redditch Bus Station
Unit 6
Evesham Street
Redditch
B97 4EX - An 8-minute walk to Peakman Campus
- A 17-minute walk to Alliance House