Course details
The new Level 2 Certificate is for Facilities Services Operatives that work or wish to work in the facilities Industry. You can choose the skills you want to focus on and get a greater understanding for topics ranging from managing waste, carrying out maintenance and minor repairs and cleaning in specialist areas.
Awarding Body Recognition (City and Guilds and BIFM)
City and Guilds have developed this qualification in association with Industry specialists and Asset Skills (Sector Skills Council) for Facilities Management. GCS Training (Gower College Swansea) is one of only a few accredited learning centres in South West Wales to deliver the qualification, and we continue to work with local employers in innovative ways to help develop employer / trainer partnerships.
Relevant skills which are required in the delivery of Facilities Services include:
- Securing Premesis
- Setting up rooms for events
- Assisting with cleaning
- Site emergency and evacuation procedures
- Porterage Carrying out minor maintenance repairs
- Reading energy meters and using the intelligent BMS to control heating and ventilation.
- Understanding Sustainability and Environmental Issues Working with Customers.
- Understanding Health and Safety Requirements.
What's involved in the level 2 certificate in Facilities Services
To attain the level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services you will need to gain 20 credits. This consists of 3 mandatory units (11 credits) and additional optional units to minimum of 9 credits.
Entry Requirements:
There are no minimum requirements and formal qualifications are not necessary. However, some duties may involve working at heights, working in enclosed spaces and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Course Delivery:
The qualification assesses competence in work situations via the City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services workbook. The qualification can be delivered in a variety of styles to suit the needs of the learner and the employer. Delivery styles include: Face to face taught sessions, distance learning, and online e-learning.
Progression Opportunities:
The Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services can help you progress to a range of further facilities management qualifications including:
- Level 3 Certificate in Facilities Management Practice
- Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management
- Practice Progression to team leader, supervisor roles
- First Line Management qualifications at Level 3
- Gain a qualification that is valued by employers
- Earn while training
- GGain practical, job-specific skills
- Work alongside experienced members of staff
- Enhance prospects for career progression
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Facilities Manager , Facilities Management Engineer , Assistant Facilities ManagerAbout GCS Training
GCS Training is the new name for the business training arm of Gower College Swansea. We already have the credentials – more than 20 years experience in meeting the training needs of public and private sector organisations – but we felt it was time for a fresh new look.
We don’t sell training packages - we provide training solutions so that you can get the best out of your staff. We want our training to have a significant impact on your business so that you get a return on your time and financial investment.
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