Facilities Management
Delivered online with webinars, you can work full-time and study this IWFM Level 3 in Facilities Management. This qualification is ideal for those seeking an introduction to facilities management with no previous experience required.
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at UK Level 3 | Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management |
Duration
6 months online with webinars.
Entry Requirements
Our experienced course adviser team are available to support you with your programme choice. If you are unsure if this programme is right for you, please email your cv to brandon.mclean@portobelloinstitute.ie for further advice or call him on 01-8920035. We will support you to map your experience to date and any previous educational experience you may have to the IWFM programmes so that you can select the course best suited to your career ambition and educational experience. We will support you to map your experience to date and any previous educational experience you may have to the IWFM programmes so that you can select the course best suited to your career ambition and educational experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Without a Leaving Certificate
This is an entry level programme and therefore there are no previous academic requirements or previous FM experience required.
Careers / Further progression
Career prospects
Use this qualification to gain entry to a BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management
Holders of an IWFM level 3 diploma can gain entry into year 1 of our BSc (Hons) Facilities & Workplace Management degree
Further information
Start Dates: 19th September 2023
Course Price
Per academic year.
€2,495.00
Application to this course is directly through the college.
Over 24 weeks, this IWFM level 3 certificate qualification introduces you to the concepts of facilities management, developing your ability and understanding of this fast-paced sector. You will learn to use methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems in the FM environment.
The delivery of this programme is by interactive webinar sessions and online learning allowing you the flexibility to study from a location convenient to you. Webinars are recorded allowing you the opportunity to catch up should you miss a session.
As an academic Institution we recognise, in Portobello Institute, every student has different needs. We allocate additional time at the end of each webinar for Q&A with the module lecturer. This interactive webinar, together with the one to one support available, gives a learning journey unique to your learning style and needs.
Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to;
Understand the different functions of facilities management and how they cross over.
Understand how to address complex problems.
Gain confidence to undertake responsibility for facilities management tasks.
Who will recognise my qualification?
Upon completion of this course, you will be awarded the IWFM Level 3 Certificate in Facilities Management. This is aligned to a level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications
Qualifications Frameworks in Ireland and the UK
The Irish and UK qualifications authorities have collaborated on initiatives that promote the transparency, recognition and mobility of qualifications between our respective jurisdictions. The qualifications authorities in the UK and Ireland have agreed the qualifications frameworks in operation, Brexit will not impact this agreement. Further guidance on this framework is available https://www.qqi.ie/what-we-do/qqi-awards
The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to use as a facilities manager in a range of first-line manager/supervisor environment. This course will provide you with an understanding of management within the context of an organisation and the role of leadership and management within the facilities management environment. You will learn how to manage and develop relationships in the workplace, deliver service in the workplace and how to work with costs and budgets in an FM environment.
Year 1
Introduction to Facilities Management
CSR & Energy Management in Facilities Management
Customer and Stakeholder Relations in FM Operations
Specification and Procurement of Facilities Supplies and Services
Health & Safety Responsibilities in FM
Budget Management of FM Operations
Delivery Mode
This course has been specifically designed for delivery by online learning with live interactive webinar sessions. During the induction, you will be given your log-in details to the online portal, “ePortobello”. Here you will find course notes, reading lists, articles of interest and assessment guidelines. The content is structured in an easy to “find and follow” format. You will need basic computer skills such as searching the internet and typing a word document. The webinars are scheduled every 2nd week on the same evening to give structure to your learning journey and encourage you to continue to progress through the programme. The break between webinars allows you time to work on the assessment.
There is one to one tutor support available to you during your learning journey. You can upload your assessments and your support tutor will give you feedback on whether you are on the right track. Online learning allows you to study at your time with support available when you need it. Integrated throughout the programme are webinars, designed to give you the connection between theory and practice in facilities management.
Assignments are work-based, reflecting live business projects and activities. These are the core assessment techniques used for this qualification.
Tel: +(353) 1 892 0000
Email: info@portobelloinstitute.ie