Course details

Optimal facilities management is the key to unlocking an organisation's full potential, and it involves all aspects of the functionality of any workplace. This NQF L4 aligned course is recognised by SAFMA (South African Facilities Management Association), the SAQA registered Professional Body.

Course Overview

  • Basic concepts of Facility Management 
  • Facilities Management Theory 
  • Characteristics of Facility Management 
  • Management functions within Facility Management 

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to,

  • Identify and co-ordinate facilities management opportunities 
  • Have an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of facilities management 
  • Identify and solve problems pertaining to facilities analysis and management 
  • Understand the world as a set of related systems where ongoing identification and co-ordination of facilities management efforts lead to the overall success of the facility. 

Entry Requirements

Learners must have a good level of fundamental English literacy and numeracy.

Assessment and Award

This qualification will be assessed by means of a Summative Assessment assignment and there are no exams. A mark of 65% is required to pass this NQF aligned short course.

AOY Accreditation

Academy of York is accredited by FASSET SETA, SAIOSH, HWSETA, SABPP, PMSA, CompTIA, COMENSA and the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private College.

The Academy of York is a corporate member of SAFMA (South African Facilities Management Association), the SAQA registered Professional Body for Facility Management and our training has been endorsed by the Professional Body. Registered Professionals of SAFMA can claim CPD points for this course.

Updated on 17 October, 2018

About Academy of York

Academy of York is a distance and online college providing tertiary education and skills training to South Africa and abroad. they have a proud heritage of providing quality education and exceptional service to learners, and have over 10 000 students who have successfully studied with us.

their reputation for being a quality accredited institution and providing excellent service, is what makes us a trusted and respected further education provider.

their goal is to enable students to fulfil their potential and their training ctheirses and programmes have been designed to provide practical knowledge and skills that will be useful in the South African marketplace and abroad. With just under a quarter of South Africa’s population unemployed, they believe that education is the best way into the job market and will have the biggest impact on ytheir future.

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