Introduction To Property Maintenance at West Lancashire College

More about the course

The 10-week short course Introduction To Property Maintenance is ideal for adults who are looking to gain some basic introductory property skills. It is ideal for individuals who want to gain an insight into Brickwork, Joinery and Plastering, maybe with a view to progressing further and achieving a qualification.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. The main emphasis of the course is to gain knowledge and skills in the industry.

What will I learn?

Bricklaying will cover the following topics:

Building knowledge in trowel skills
Identifying tools
Handling tools and storing
Setting out angles
Levelling and gauging brickwork and blockwork
Replacing and pointing brickwork

Joinery will cover the following topics:

Building knowledge in hand skills
Identifying tools
Handling, storing and maintaining tools
Timber repairs, skirtings, architraves, splicing (repairing door frames) hinges and locks

Plastering will cover the following topics:

Building knowledge in trowel skills, tools, materials and mixing
Background preparation
Patching walls
Handling and storing tools
Identifying backgrounds and selecting the correct plaster

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal assessment. The course is aimed to increase your own knowledge and skills of the subject matter.

Where can I progress?

You may want to develop your skills further and apply to study for one of the many Construction skills we have avialable

Course costs

You do not need to apply for this course.

Please call our Student Services team on 01695 52300 for details on how to enrol.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Daily tasks:

Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.

Median Salary

£32,550 View more

Daily tasks:

Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

Median Salary

£27,859 View more

Daily tasks:

Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.
Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements.
Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems.
Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements.
Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors.

Median Salary

£37,760 View more

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