Occupational Certificate

Facilities Manager

The Occupational Certificate: Facilities Manager prepares learners to plan, coordinate, manage and optimise facilities, infrastructure and support services within an organisation. The programme develops the knowledge, practical skills and workplace competence required to ensure that facilities are safe, compliant, functional, cost-effective and aligned with organisational objectives.

Facilities Manager
SAQA ID102147
NQF Level6
Credits262
Duration12 Months
Course Overview

About the Course

The Occupational Certificate: Facilities Manager prepares learners to plan, coordinate, manage and optimise facilities, infrastructure and support services within an organisation. The programme develops the knowledge, practical skills and workplace competence required to ensure that facilities are safe, compliant, functional, cost-effective and aligned with organisational objectives.

The qualification integrates Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules and Work Experience Modules in accordance with the QCTO occupational curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Plan and manage organisational facilities and related services.
Coordinate building operations, maintenance and infrastructure.
Manage facilities-related projects, contractors and service providers.
Apply occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.
Manage facilities budgets, costs and procurement activities.
Implement asset, space and property management practices.
Monitor facilities performance and service-level requirements.
Manage risks, emergencies and business continuity requirements.
Develop and implement facilities management plans and procedures.
Promote efficient and sustainable use of organisational resources.
Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Knowledge Modules
  • KM-01: Facilities Management Principles and Practices
  • KM-02: Facilities Strategy, Planning and Organisational Requirements
  • KM-03: Building, Infrastructure and Maintenance Management
  • KM-04: Financial, Procurement and Contract Management
  • KM-05: Health, Safety, Risk and Environmental Management
  • KM-06: Property, Space, Asset and Resource Management
  • KM-07: Facilities Performance, Sustainability and Service Management
Practical Skill Modules
  • PM-01: Developing and implementing facilities management plans
  • PM-02: Managing facilities operations and maintenance activities
  • PM-03: Managing facilities budgets, procurement and contracts
  • PM-04: Managing health, safety, environmental and facilities risks
  • PM-05: Managing property, space, assets and infrastructure
  • PM-06: Monitoring facilities performance and service delivery
Work Experience Modules
  • WM-01: Facilities Planning and Management Activities
  • WM-02: Facilities Operations and Maintenance
  • WM-03: Contractor and Service Provider Management
  • WM-04: Facilities Financial and Resource Management
  • WM-05: Health, Safety, Risk and Compliance Management
  • WM-06: Facilities Performance Monitoring and Improvement

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Programme Delivery

How the Programme Works

01
Knowledge Learning
02
Practical Skills Training
03
Workplace Experience
04
Assessment
05
External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
Career Opportunities

Where This Course Can Take You

Facilities Manager
Assistant Facilities Manager
Facilities Coordinator
Facilities Operations Manager
Building/Property Facilities Manager
Maintenance Manager
Property Services Manager
Facilities and Infrastructure Coordinator
Workplace/Space Management Coordinator
Facilities Compliance Coordinator
Contract and Service Provider Coordinator
Facilities Management Consultant

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