Level 6 National Framework of Qualifications

Course details

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. Graduates will also be able to ensure that the property and facilities management profession remains proactive to the fast-paced changing environment in which it operates. Graduates will leave with a high degree of professional competence and will have well developed analytical, critical, judgemental and communication skills. The programme is designed as a part time programme which is based on sound academic principles along with experiential application which is achieved through participants’ work based knowledge. All graduates will have developed a set of ethical standards in relation to their own behaviour and their professional contribution to their employment, their community and society in general.

Programme Structure

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

The first two years of the programme are designed to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge. The underlying philosophy of this programme is to provide a perse and challenging range of learning experiences in which students explore an appropriate body of knowledge and develop the skills and competencies as outlined. Delivery methods involved lectures from both DIT academic staff and external professionals and industry practitioners. Of particular relevance is the approach of linking work based learning with the classroom experience of the academic learning component.

Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning is a module on the programme where students are required to apply academic theories from the programme to their practical property & facilities management roles. Students will be required to submit work based learning reflections on an on-going basis throughout the academic terms.

Assessment and 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.

Graduates will be awarded a Higher Certificate in Property & Facility Management (Level 6). (Equivalent to 120 ECTS credits).