Level 2

Maintenance Operations (Construction) Level 2 for School Leavers

This one-year programme of study is for people aged 16-18 who want a career in the maintenance industry. This course will provide you with invaluable industry-standard skills sought by employers. Taught by an experienced teaching…

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This one-year programme of study is for people aged 16-18 who want a career in the maintenance industry.

This course will provide you with invaluable industry-standard skills sought by employers.

Taught by an experienced teaching team, the Maintenance Operations Diploma Level 2 course will develop your existing knowledge and skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating and building maintenance.

We offer this course at our new green skills centre at Parkway and you will develop skills in Environmental, the green sector, and retrofit.

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This course is suitable for 16 -18-year-olds who are keen to learn, or develop their knowledge and skills in order to start a career in the field of maintenance.

You will develop the fundamentals of carrying out small-scale plastering, plumbing, painting, building decorating and carpentry repairs.

You will also learn all about health safety and welfare in construction ranging from legislation to fire safety to accident reporting.

This course will also be run at our Parkway site in conjunction with a Green Skills provision, including basic heat pump, solar, retrofit and environmental skills.

4 x GCSEs at 3 or above including Maths and/or English or equivalent.

We will invite you to a Course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

On successful completion of the course you could apply for an apprenticeship in the maintenance operations industry or obtain employment.

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationary.

You will need your own protective footwear for practical sessions. You will also need to buy a workwear uniform. You may need a high visibility vest, protective goggles and gloves for some tasks. We offer some equipment which is free for you to use in College.

If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.

How to apply?

Your admissions journey will follow a number of straightforward steps and will likely follow a similar format to the steps outlined on our ‘How to Apply‘ page.

For 16-18 courses, places will be offered for a specific course of study at City of Bristol College, subject to the applicant meeting all course entry criteria.

What support is available to me as a student?

You’ll have our support for every step of your studies. We’re here to help make sure you get the support that you need to succeed.

  • Careers Advice
  • Learning Support
  • Students in Care
  • Fees & Financial Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Academic and Personal Support
What facilities will I have access to as a student here?

From state-of-the-art engineering, construction and motor vehicle centres to welcoming spaces for A Levels, technical and vocational courses, our facilities are designed to support students in developing the skills, knowledge and experience they need for their future.

Explore our centres, as well as our training restaurants and salons, where students can put their learning into practice in professional environments.

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