Facilities Management

Course details

The Facilities Management short course covers a comprehensive scope of management, finance, reporting, operating and environmental aspects of facilities management in order to equip you with the skills and integrated knowledge to implement a successful facilities management plan and manage its impact on people and the workplace. The course will provide you with a good understanding of the multidisciplinary activities applicable to facilities management, including efficient and effective delivery of support services in your organisation to ensure the successful integration of people, systems, places, processes and technology that are part and parcel of the responsibilities of the facilities manager.

Learning Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of:

• facilities management 
  
• cash flow, debtors and cost recovery in buildings 
  
• maintenance principles applicable to buildings 
  
• building plans and the measurement of floor areas for leasing 
  
• the environmental aspects of property, and 
  
• the edictal responsibility of the facility manager. 
  

Course Content:

The course covers the following topics:

• The scope of facility management 
  
• Financial management and reporting 
  
• Operating costs 
  
• Delict and the facility manager 
  
• The environmental aspects of facility management 
  
• The facility management plan 
  

Entry Requirements:

Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification and/or relevant work experience in the built environment.