Facilities Management

Facilities Management

Diploma in Facilities Management QLS Level 5. Additional CPD Accredited Facilities Management Certificate with 100 CPD points available with no extra study. This Facilities Management course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Study Facilities Management Advanced Diploma Level 5 with comprehensive syllabus and earn Certificate of Achievement. Study online for a Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma and explore a world of incredible career opportunities! Explore the functions and objectives of professional facilities management at the highest level, with complete tutor support provided from start to finish!

Facilities Management

Also referred to simply as facilities Management, facilities management comprises a variety of disciplines and interconnected responsibilities. The ultimate goal of which is to oversee asset management for large and small organisations alike, taking charge of property, physical infrastructure, human resource management and vendor relations. According to the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), this fascinating field “considers the coordination of people, place, process, and technology.” Across public and private sectors alike, facilities management ensures an organisation has the resources and infrastructure needed to perform its functions effectively and efficiently. From building maintenance and renovations to contract management to security to sustainability, the facilities manager oversees a long list of responsibilities.

Facilities Management

This exclusive Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the world’s most sought-after specialist fields. Study the functions and objectives of facilities management at an advanced level, building the skills and knowledge you’ll need to pursue a rewarding career for life. With no prior knowledge or experience necessary, course content gradually introduces the various interconnected disciplines that form the foundation of facilities management. Learn how to become an invaluable contributor in any organisational setting, as you work your way towards and endorsed Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma!

Enrol today and a rewarding career in facilities management could be right at your fingertips!

Facilities Management - Learning Objectives

The objective of this course is to instil candidates with the specialist skills and knowledge needed to pursue a fulfilling career in facilities management. Irrespective of background and experience to date, learners are primed with the confidence to pursue their most ambitious goals. Each of the main responsibilities in the field of facilities management is dissected and examined at the deepest level. Ideal for newcomers and existing members of the workforce alike, this Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma could fast-track your progression up the career ladder.

Upon completion, learners will have examined the most important concepts and teachings at the heart of successful facilities management, including:

• Occupancy and human factors
• Operations and maintenance
• Human resource management
• Sustainability
• Facility IT management
• Risk management
• Safety and security
• Communication
• Performance and quality
• Leadership and strategy
• Real estate
• Project management
• Finance and business management

Course Benefits

Our dynamic database of courses welcomes applicants from all over the world, with none of the usual restrictions or entry-requirements. Enrol today and enjoy a variety of perks and privileges including:

• Complete provision of all supporting documentation and learning resources needed to successfully complete the course.
• Expert tutor support provided throughout, ensuring you gain maximum value from your studies.
• Total convenience and flexibility, with round-the-clock access to our digital learning platform and no deadlines to worry about.
• Premium course materials and study aids, created by a team of industry veterans and noted academics.
• The opportunity to enrich your long-term outlook with an endorsed Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma on your CV!

Quality Licence Scheme

This Facilities Management course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

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Facilities Management - Course Outline

From job-market newcomers to successful business owners, this Level 5 Facilities Management could make a significant contribution to your ongoing professional development. Your tutor will provide complete support throughout the following 10 course modules:

Unit 1 - Introduction to Successful Facility Management

This unit covers the following topics:

• Facility Management
• Characteristics of a Successful Facility Manager
• The Development of a Facility Management Philosophy
• Types of Organizations
• Considerations for Organizing a Department
• Non-Profit and Not for Profit Organizations
• Organizing the Department
• Personality and Skills of Facility Personnel
• Facility Management Leadership
• Strategic and Annual Planning
• The Annual Work Plan

Unit 2 - Operations and Maintenance

This unit covers the following topics:

• Human Resources Management
• Communications
• Outsourcing of services or in-house staff?
• Plant Operations
• General administrative services
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Recycling
• Indoor Air Quality
• Inventory Management
• Communications and Wire Management
• Relocation and Move Management
• Furniture Installation

Unit 3 - Vendor Management & Outsourcing

This unit covers the following topics:

• Vendor Management
• Identifying the Right Source of Supply
• Selecting a Source
• Benefits of choosing a Source of Supply
• Vendor Registration and Development
• Vendor Rating
• Aims of Vendor Rating
• Vendor Rating Methods
• Parameters of Vendor Rating
• Learning Cycle and Training
• Pitfalls of Learning curve
• Systematic Training Needs Analysis
• Materials Management Computerisation

Unit 4 - Contracting and Types of Contracts

This unit covers the following topics:

• Essential Elements of a Contract
• Provision of the Law with Regards to Form
• Lump sum Contracts
• Unit Price Contracts
• Combined Lump sum and Unit Price Contracts
• Negotiated Contracts
• Management Contracts
• Purchase Orders as Contracts
• Awarding Contracts
• Selection of Type of Contract

Unit 5 - Project Management

This Facilities Management unit covers the following topics:

• Project Life Cylce
• Strategic Plan
• Product Description
• Project Selection Criteria
• Determining the Project Goals
• Identifying the Key Stakeholders
• Identifying the Project Constraints
• Managing Constraints
• Defining Project Selection Criteria
• Project Charter
• Resource or Project Costs
• Human Resource Costs
• Administrative Costs
• Assembling the Project Charter
• Developing Project Plan
• Developing Resource Plan
• Project Interfaces
• Developing an Organizational Plan
• Risk Planning
• Building Deliverables
• Monitoring and Control
• Communications Management

Unit 6 - Managing Quality in Projects

This Facilities Management unit covers the following topics:

• Implementing Quality Project Management
• Determining the Quality Policy
• Reviewing the Project Scope Statement
• Planning for Quality
• Using a Benefit/Cost Analysis
• Applying Benchmarking Practices
• Creating a Flow Chart
• Considering the Cost of Quality
• Creating the Quality Management Plan
• Creating Quality Assurance
• Applying Quality Assurance
• Completing a Quality Audit
• Preparing for Quality Control

Unit 7 - Managing Human Resources

This Facilities Management unit covers the following topics:

• Functions of the Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Code Of Ethics Of Human Resources
• Functions of the Human Resources Management

Unit 8 - Facility Emergency Preparedness

This Facilities Management unit covers the following topics:

• Estimate Probability of Occurrence
• Emergency Planning
• Categorizing Emergencies
• Emergency Categories
• Development of an Emergency Plan
• Organizational Considerations
• Command, Control, and Communications
• Chain Of Command
• Succession Responsibility
• Facility Emergency Operations Center (FEOC)
• Facility Manager Responsibilities
• Emergency and Security Manager Responsibilities
• Emergency Preparation and Training
• Evaluate Requirements
• Analyze and Modify the Plan

Unit 9 - Facility Security Management

This unit covers the following topics:

• Facility Physical Security Goals
• Protect People and Property
• Facilities Security Responsibilities
• Security Planning Considerations
• Security Planning Approach
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Territorial Reinforcement
• Natural Access Control
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Facility security Implementation
• Access Control
• Facility Electronic Security
• Employee Protective Measures

Unit 10 - Sustainability and Use of Resources

This unit covers the following topics:

• What is Sustainability?
• Improving the Sustainability of your organization
• Identification of resources used
• Setting future targets
• Sustainability: a whole organisation approach
• Reporting Progress and reviewing results

Facilities Management Diploma

It’s becoming increasingly rare for individuals to ‘accidentally’ become successful facility managers. Instead, businesses expect facility managers to possess broad knowledge and a highly-developed set of specialist skills. Facilities managers play one of the most significant roles in optimising an organisation’s performance and safeguarding its future. For anyone looking to climb the career ladder in a facilities management capacity, targeted studies are mandatory. Likewise, anyone running their own business (or considering entrepreneurship opportunities) could find this Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma invaluable.

Facilities Management Diploma

With no strict entry-requirements or time-restrictions to worry about, our flexible online study programmes are open to ambitious applicants from all backgrounds. We’ll provide everything you need to successfully complete the course, working at a time and pace that suit your lifestyle.

Facilities Management Diploma

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we’re ready to show you the way - get started on your Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma today.

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No particular entry requirement.

Option 1

Facilities Management Diploma QLS Level 5 endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme

Certificate Fee: £120 + postal charges

Option 2

Facilities Management Diploma issued by BOLC

PDF Certificate - FREE

Hard copy - £25 + postal charges

Option 3

CPD Accredited Certificate

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(Hard copy)=£95 + postal charges

*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15

Facilities Management

Advanced facilities management studies could prove instrumental in taking your career to the next level. Typical job titles and roles that fall within the field of FM include the following:

• Asset Manager
• Assistant Property Manager
• Construction Manager
• Director, Physical Plant
• Developer
• Energy Manager
• Facilities Coordinator / Supervisor
• Plant or Operations Manager

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