SVQ/NVQ Diploma – Building Maintenance Multi-Trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (Construction)
The SVQ/NVQ in Building Maintenance Multi-Trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations is a work-based, nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals with practical experience in multi-trade building maintenance who wish to formalise their skills.
This competence-based qualification allows learners to demonstrate their ability to perform repair, refurbishment, and maintenance tasks across a range of construction trades, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to industry standards.
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is ideal for:
Multi-trade operatives with hands-on building maintenance experience
Workers who lack formal qualifications but wish to validate their skills
Individuals aiming for a Blue CSCS Card in multi-trade operations
Candidates looking to progress into supervisory or specialist maintenance roles
Assessment is entirely workplace-based, with no mandatory classroom attendance.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will demonstrate competence in the following areas:
Mandatory Units – Complete ALL 4
Conforming to general health, safety, and welfare in the workplace
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Moving, handling, and storing resources safely and efficiently
Delivering reliable customer service
Optional Units – Select from Pathway Groups
Optional Group A – Carpentry and Joinery
Optional Group B – Painting and Decorating
Optional Group C – Tiling
Optional Group D – Plastering
Optional Group E – Roofing
Optional Group F – Trowel Occupations
Candidates must choose one unit from Optional Group A and select the required units from two additional Optional Groups to complete the programme. This allows for a tailored learning pathway based on the candidate’s work experience and role.
Course Delivery & Assessment
Format: Workplace-based assessment
Assessment: Observation of tasks, portfolio of evidence, and professional discussion with an assessor
Duration: Flexible; based on candidate experience
Support: Experienced assessors provide guidance throughout
Certification: SVQ/NVQ Diploma approved by CITB
Assessment includes:
Demonstrating practical competence across multiple trades
Compiling a portfolio of evidence covering all mandatory and optional units
Witness testimonies from supervisors or colleagues
Verification of adherence to health, safety, and construction standards
Why Choose This Qualification?
Formalises multi-trade experience into a recognised qualification
Enhances employability and opportunities for career progression
Provides flexibility to choose pathways aligned with your existing skills
Next Steps & Progression
Upon successful completion, learners can:
Apply for a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card
Progress to Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision or trade-specific qualifications
Pursue advanced multi-trade maintenance or supervisory roles
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