Diploma of Facilities Management

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$6,990 AUD

10% discount^for members of:

Facilities Management Association of Australia (FMA)
Facilities Management Association of New Zealand (FMANZ)
Institute of Healthcare Engineers Australia (IHEA)
Strata Community Association (SCA)
Flexible Payment Plan Options are available.

^ This offer is only available for standard full course enrolments and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Course Duration

The estimated time to complete this course is:

8 hours per week over a study period up to 2 years.
Students can complete in a much shorter time depending on experience, role, and/or current practices.

This courses comprises of:

Study course guides on the student learning platform
Assessments tailoured to your current skills. Choose from case studies or scenarios or on-the-job examples.
Workplace practice if you are already in a suitable role
Self-directed study with support from our friendly student services team to help keep you on track

Entry Requirements

We have made our 10938NAT Diploma of Facilities Management course accessible to as many students as possible. Those wanting to start their career, those already on a journey to get there or those already in the role but need to ensure they need to keep up to date with the latest skills requirements.

Each unit of assessment includes case studies and scenarios which means if you are not already in a facilities management role you are able to study just as effectively as someone who is. And if you ARE already in the role, you can start applying the key learning outcomes right away

To ensure you have the best experience we also recommend that you have:

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Previously completed Year 12 or a Certificate IV level qualification.
Appropriate technology to study online
The motivation to learn independently.

Please refer to our Admissions and Enrolment Policy for admission criteria and Technology Requirements to successfully complete this course.

Delivery Options

Individual students (online).
Groups of students from the same workplace with additional charged workshops if required.

Outcomes Future Jobs Units Recognition

Graduate Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:

plan, develop and implement facilities maintenance and lifecycle maintenance programs
measure and manage sustainable facilities environments
collaborate, develop interpersonal relationships, manage stakeholder engagement and delegate effectively
manage risk and ensure safety in the workplace.

Future Job Outcomes

Sustainability Officer
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Facilities Manager
Project Manager
Risk and Safety Manager.

Units of Competency

12 units of competency must be successfully completed. These are made up of 8 core units plus 4 electives. Elective choices:
• At least 1 elective from group A
• At least 1 elective from group B
• Remaining from either A or B

Core units of Competency

BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans

This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management in an organisation or work area. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches and supporting and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.

BSBPRC502 Manage supplier relationships

This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to manage relationships with suppliers of larger or multiple smaller procurement activities, where the relationship is of some significance to the organisation. It covers managing procurement agreements, resolving disagreements with suppliers, finalising agreements, and reviewing the performance of suppliers.

BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and programs in a work area to ensure a safe workplace, according to WHS legislative requirements. It takes a systems approach and addresses compliance with relevant legislative requirements.

BSBOPS504 Manage business risk

This unit provides skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.

BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to analyse and implement improvements to the environmental sustainability of work practices and monitor their effectiveness.

NAT10938001 Manage lifecycle services

This unit provides the outcomes required to manage the continuous processes of service provision to support facilities systems and practices whilst remaining sustainable.

NAT10938002 Develop and manage facility maintenance plans

This unit focuses on the requirement for facility managers to develop and manage facility maintenance plans for essential maintenance services and other services in a facility.

CPPDSM5030 Manage projects in the property industry

This unit of competency specifies the outcome required to plan, organise and monitor projects in the property industry. It requires the ability to establish project requirements, monitor quality assurance processes, and evaluate project processes and outcomes.

Elective Units A

CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications

This unit of competency specifies the outcome required to read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to medium rise residential and commercial projects in order to inform estimation, planning, and supervisory activities.

CPPDSM5007 Coordinate construction or renovation of facilities

This unit of competency specifies the outcome required to coordinate the construction or renovation of facilities. It requires the ability to use appropriate consultative processes to determine construction or renovation requirements and to develop, monitor, and finalise a construction plan.

BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes

This unit defines the skills, knowledge and outcomes to integrate digital technologies into common management practice.

MSS015020 Facilitate an energy audit

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to project manage an energy audit within a business environment, to provide a quantitative overview of energy performance and determining opportunities for improvement.

MSS405088 Plan, implement and monitor energy management

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review energy use, and develop objectives, strategies and action plans for improved energy management in an organisation. It includes implementation and permanent monitoring as well as consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the process.

CPPDSM5011A Determine space utilisation

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop design briefs for the use of space. It requires the ability to analyse client requirements, develop design concepts and prepare a design brief using appropriate technology.

CPPDSM5001A Advise on use and design of facilities

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to provide effective advice on the use and design of facilities to meet client needs. It requires the ability to conduct research to identify future facility requirements.

CPPDSM5029 Manage client relationships and networks in the property industry

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to maintain positive business relationships and active professional networks in the property industry. It applies to real estate agents, strata community managers, stock and station agents, Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessors, and home sustainability assessors.

CPPDSM5022A Implement asset management plan

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan for the management of assets. It requires the ability to implement effective strategies to manage the operational, resource and maintenance needs of assets and to review and evaluate those strategies.

CPPCSV5011A Apply building code and standards to residential buildings

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to ensure that the building process complies with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards. The unit applies to residential buildings and includes the evaluation and interpretation of building requirements, classification of buildings according to the BCA criteria and strategies for compliance.

CPPREP4123 Manage tenancy

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage a tenancy. It includes timely and effective communication with tenant, landlord and other stakeholders and the management of rent payments, arrears, routine inspections, repairs, maintenance, tenancy renewals, rent increases and tenancy agreement breaches. NB This unit applies to people currently working in or seeking to work in real estate. State or territory licensing requirements may apply to this unit.

Elective Units B

BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.

BSBLEG522 Apply legal principles in contract law matters

This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources and supply solutions to contractual issues in a legal environment.

PSPMGT006 Develop a business case

This unit provides the skills required to perform market analysis, development, and cost options, and justify for a recommended business solution.

BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

This unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who aim to build a better and more effective work environment. Continuous improvement and innovation have links with the model of the learning organisation and people working at this level play an important role in building the culture, values and attitudes of the organisation.

BSBPRC501 Manage procurement strategies

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate an organisation’s procurement strategies. It applies to individuals focussing on the development, design and implementation of strategies to support the procurement of goods and/ or services. While an individual may work closely with other staff members in the organisation, they have individual responsibility and autonomy to develop, communicate and implement organisational procurement strategies.

Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)

10938NAT Diploma of Facilities Management is a NRT Qualification recognised across Australia.
On successful completion of the 12 units of competency in this course, you will be issued with an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF5) Qualification and Record of Results.
Successful attainment of the Diploma of Facilities Management will allow for credit in AQF qualifications in accordance with relevant training package rules and recognition requirements.

Facility Management Association Australia (FMA)

Graduates of the Diploma of Facilities Management will be eligible for full general membership of FMA Australia.*
Members of FMA Australia undertaking particular units may be eligible for CPD points.

*Fees may apply