Facilities Management Higher Diploma Part time

The Facilities Management Higher Diploma Course is aimed at Facilities Managers with existing supervisory experience seeking to learn of the more strategic and specialized functions in the Facilities Management environment.

Achievement of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Level 5 Diploma reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address broadly defined complex problems.

It includes taking responsibility for planning and developing courses of action as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within broad parameters. It also reflects understanding of different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the reasoning behind them.

The Higher Diploma course in Facilities Management reflects a strategic business discipline and aims to:

• Equip students to develop and apply effective strategies for managing people in Facilities Management
• Offers students an insight into global Facilities Management trends and thinking
• Develops a students understanding of risk management in Facilities Management
• Allows a student understand the importance of financial management in Facilities Management

Qualifications gained

• Portobello Institute Higher Diploma in Facilities Management
• BIFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management

Entry requirement

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. A minimum of a Portobello Institute Certificate in Facilities Management (or equivalent) or 2 years experience at Facilities Management supervisory level is required.

Course structure

This is a part time course.

Course content modules

1. Risk Management in Facilities Management
   1. Be able to develop and disseminate a risk management policy and culture within an organisation.
   2. Be able to establish and review risk criteria for an organisation.
   3. Be able to review and evaluate organisational activities and the potential risks that might emerge.
   4. Be able to manage and improve the risk management process in an organisation.
   5. Be able to review the effectiveness of actions being taken to reduce risk and maintain business continuity.
2. Managing People in Facilities Management
   1. Be able to undertake and review human resource planning in a facilities context.
   2. Be able to reivew and improve processes for selecting and recruiting appropriate people.
   3. Be able to use and review appropriate processes to manage staff retention.
   4. Be able to use and review appropriate processes to manage staff exit.
   5. Be able to manage and monitor staff performance in a facilities management context.
   6. Understand the importance of good communication methods within people management.
   7. Be able to manage stress in the workplace.
   8. Understand the implications of compliance and non compliance with the key legislation.
3. Facilities Management development and trends
   1. Understand how the scope and extent of the facilities management industry has changed.
   2. Understand the importance of innovation and change in delivering services within facilities management.
   3. Understand the changing facilities management roles and responsibilities across different organisations.
   4. Understand the impact of social and economic changes on facilities management.
4. Financial Management in Facilities Management
   1. Be able to understand the principles and practices of management.
   2. Be able to understand sound financial policies within area of responsibility.
   3. Be able to manage and review capital and revenue budgets in a facilities management context.
   4. Be able to manage cashflow.
   5. Be able to prepare financial cases.
5. Operational and Facilities Management strategy
   1. Understand how organisations develop and review their business.
   2. Understand approaches to developing facilities management strategies.
   3. Be able to develop a facilities management strategy.
   4. Be able to review and identify the need to change the facilities management strategy.
   5. Be able to communicate the facilities managment strategy effectively.
6. Managing Health and Safety in Facilities Management
   1. Understand the legislative framework for health and safety in the workplace.
   2. Develop, monitor and review health and safety policies and procedures.
   3. Understand how to invesitgate and report incidents.
   4. Understand how to communicate and promote the organisational culture of health and safety.
   5. Managing Procurement and Contracts in Facilities Management
7. Property and Asset Management for Facilities Management.
   1. Be able to implement a property portfolio strategy.
   2. Be able to manage property costs.
   3. Be able to manage property and related asset registers.
   4. Be able to evaluate how building design impacts on facilities.
   5. Be able to undertake property relocations.
8. Sustanability and Environmental Management and the impact of Facilities Management
   1. Be able to develop and manage a policy that protects the environment and suppots corporate responsibility.
   2. Understand the impact of the facilities management function on the environment.
   3. Be able to improve environmental awareness and corporate responsibility in facilities managment.
   4. Be able to manage waste.

Professional Body Registration Fees

The BIFM Registration fee is GBP£300 and is not included in your fees. This payment will be taken after enrolment.

Booking

Course Cost: €2886

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