Facilities Management Diploma (Level 5)

Brentwood Open Learning College

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    320h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

Facilities Management Diploma

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!

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. A dynamic and demanding field, which can also be highly-lucrative for successful candidates.

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.

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About this course

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.

By developing a deeper understanding of the functions and objectives of facilities management, you stand a much better chance of building a successful career. From start to finish, your personally-assigned tutor will provide the support and feedback you need to successfully complete the course. After which, you’ll have the opportunity to put your new skills and knowledge to use in the practical setting of your choosing.

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

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the end of the course, learner can claim an endorsed certificate by paying £120 accreditation fee.There are £9 postal charges for the UK students and £15 for the non UK students.

Certificate of Completion from BOLC

Certificate of Completion from BOLC (soft copy) can be claimed for £10. If you need hard copy of this certificate you will pay £25 + postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK)

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Easy access of tutor
Learning flexibility
Self-motivated environment
Easy to study any where in the world

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Subjects

  • Facilities Management
  • Facilitation and meeting skills
  • Facilities Management Level 1
  • FAcilities Management Level 2
  • Facilities Management online Course
  • FAcilities Management Diploma online Course
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Facilitation Skills Training
  • Facilities
  • Communications

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Course programme

Course Outline

From job-market newcomers to successful business owners, this Level 5 Facilities Management Diploma could make a significant contribution to your ongoing professional development. Your tutor will provide complete support throughout the following 10 course modules - each of which concludes with an online assessment to measure your understanding of the subject matter:

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
  • Plus more

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
  • Plus more

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
  • Plus more

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
  • Plus more

Unit 5 - Project Management

This 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
  • Plus more

Unit 6 - Managing Quality in Projects

This 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
  • Plus more

Unit 7 - Managing Human Resources

This unit covers the following topics:

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

Unit 8 - Facility Emergency Preparedness

This 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
  • Plus more

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
  • Plus more

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
  • Plus more

Additional information

The course comes with the following benefits:
Recognized certificate
Easy access of tutor
Learning flexibility
Self-motivated environment. 
Easy to study anywhere in the world.

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