TYPE: Occupational Qualification
ACCREDITED BY: QCTO / Services SETA
MODE: Blended.
DURATION: 24 Months
CREDITS: 262
SAQA Qualification ID: 102147
NQF LEVEL: NQF Level 6
PRICE: TBC
Why should I do this course?
The qualification is aimed at providing learners with the required competence related to Facilities Management. Content covers a wide range of topics, ranging from occupational health and safety, financial management, space management, as well as green innovations defined specifically to equip managers to function in the facilities management realm.
The concept and implementation of Facilities Management is fairly new to South Africa but destined to become a major service and career focus. No formal qualification currently exists that marries all the skills sets Facilities Managers require, these include:
Learners enrolled on this qualification could either be a new entrant to the labour market or could typically be working in the Facilities Management industry, requiring to expand or deepen their competence by acquiring the knowledge and skills base associated with Facilities Management. The qualification could thus either serve to benefit existing practitioners, or the qualification could provide access to employment as a Facilities Manager.
A qualified learner will be able to:
Workplace Experience
The student will have to be placed at a relevant worksite for the period of time indicated below in order to fulfil the requirements. Workplace experience will allow the learner or individual to practise and gain important experience and empower them to be ‘work ready’. Students should be aware that they are themselves responsible for these workplace placement arrangements.
International Comparability
The International Facilities Management Association’s (IFMA) Certified Manager Programme covering 11 competencies.
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Handbook containing the Facilities Management Professional Standards Framework for the following levels of practitioners:
This qualification meets and exceeds international standards in Facilities Management, offering learners broad access to globally aligned competencies.
The program consists of three main components;
Knowledge modules (87 Credits)
Practical modules (101 Credits)
Workplace experience modules (74 Credits)
COURSE OUTLINE:
Once registered, you will be uploaded to our online learning programme so that all your learning guides and aids can be accessed remotely.
Learning will be supported by online and class-based workshops as well as podcasts on the critical elements in the course.
ASSESSMENTS:
Vital College will conduct internal assessments by means of formative assessments, summative assessments and signed-off work experience log sheets.
For this qualification the following assessments will be required over the period of the course:
Upon successful completion of all knowledge, practical and workplace modules, Vital College will provide a Statement of Result (SOR) to the learner and QCTO, as part of the learner’s application to complete the External Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted by the QCTO. The exam is set in such a way that learners are required to integrate knowledge, practical skills and work experience with emphasis is on the application of what they have learned. The final exam, which is based on the exit level outcomes (ELO) is presented by the QCTO and not by us your training provider.
The learner will receive an Occupational Certificate: Facilities Manager from the QCTO upon completion of the EISA.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 4 with Communication and Mathematical Literacy.
Horizontal Articulation:
Advanced Certificate in Facilities Management, Level 6.
Vertical Articulation:
Advanced Diploma in Business Project Management, Level 7.
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NB! This Bursary is partially funded by Excellerate Property Services (EPS)
