Application for the Higher Certificate in Property & Facility Management

Course details

The course places a heavy emphasis on work-based learning, which is assessed by way of a weekly analytical log which must be kept by students, visits to the workplace by qualified assessors, and the writing of an end of year report. ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION All assessment in relation to the programme is conducted in accordance with the DIT Assessment Regulations. Students will be assessed on the basis of end of semester examinations and / or a combination of projects and continuous assessment for some course modules.

OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES

The programme is designed for those working in the property and / or facility management profession. Applications will be accepted from those typically involved in Facility Management; Property Management (Residential/Commercial/Retail); service providers to the industry; public sector employees involved in Hospital/OPW/ Local Authorities/Social Housing etc. The course is designed to equip students with knowledge of all factors affecting the property and facility management profession.

Students will develop a keen understanding of the marketplace and a skillset that will enable them to influence and adapt to changes in the property market as they arise.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants:

Must be working in the property or facilities management industry at the time of application, and for the duration of the programme. Will normally have achieved a minimum of 5 passes in the Irish Leaving Certificate examination, or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics;

(or)

• Have an equivalent award from a recognised awarding body
• Hold a qualification from FETAC or other awarding body that is deemed to be at an equivalent or higher level.
• Applicants may be considered if they have a minimum of five years relevant industry experience and are at least 23 years of age.

Year 1 comprises 6 modules:

• Introduction to Law & The Irish Legal System
• Introduction to Property & Facility Management
• Financial Management & Controls
• IT & Systems Administration
• Business Ethics, Professional Development & Communication
• Residential Management & Multi Unit Developments

Year 2 comprises 6 modules:

• Company Law / Contract Law
• Financial Management & Controls II
• HR Management / Supervisory Management & CRM
• Property Law
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Principles of Project Management

Year 3 comprises 3 modules:

• Estimation and Contract Administration
• Introduction to Building Services
• Construction and Maintenance Management