Level 2 Building Maintenance, Multi-Trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (Construction) Course in Newton Abbot. Classes run at Brunel Skills Centre, full-time during the day. You'll need a relevant Level 1 vocational qualification to join. The course covers a range of trades including carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, painting and decorating, and plumbing. It's largely practical and takes one year to complete. This building maintenance, multi-trade repair and refurbishment operations qualification is awarded by NOCN.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to expand your skills and knowledge across a range of trades including carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, painting and decorating, and plumbing. If you’re aiming for a career in construction and have completed the Level 1 Construction Multiskills course, this is the perfect next step.Primarily practical, this course will equip you with the industry-standard skills that employers look for. Whether you’re passionate about building a career in construction but unsure which trade to specialise in, or you’re interested in a role in building maintenance, this course is tailored for you.Sessions take place in our well-equipped, up-to-date workshops and modern classrooms. You’ll build on your existing knowledge while developing new skills, with tasks designed to meet your individual needs. Our experienced, friendly staff are here to support you every step of the way.
Entry requirements
You should have a genuine interest in this subject, You must have completed an appropriate vocational qualification at Level 1
What you will learn
You'll develop practical carpentry skills used in repair and maintenance work.
You'll learn bricklaying techniques for refurbishment projects.
You'll practise plastering to industry standards.
You'll apply painting and decorating methods across different surfaces.
You'll gain hands-on plumbing skills relevant to building maintenance.
You'll understand how to carry out multi-trade repair and refurbishment operations safely.
How you will learn
This is a largely practical, classroom-based course. You'll learn through hands-on trade activities at Brunel Skills Centre, building skills across multiple construction disciplines. Assessment is through practical tasks and evidence of competence across the trades covered. Your progress will be assessed as you work through each area of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brunel Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Maintenance operative: carrying out repairs across multiple trades in housing or commercial properties.
Property refurbishment worker: working on renovation and upgrade projects.
Handyperson: multi-trade repair work for landlords, housing associations, or local councils.
Painter and decorator: specialist finishing work on residential and commercial sites.
Plasterer: interior plastering and rendering on refurbishment projects.
Carpenter: joinery and repair work in building maintenance teams.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in a specific trade (such as carpentry, plastering, or painting and decorating): deepens your skills in one discipline and supports progression toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to pass on your trade skills as an instructor or trainer.
CSCS Card: not a qualification, but a practical next step once you hold the relevant NVQ for site access.
