This introductory level certificate is for you if you are new to facilities management, have a desire to work in FM or simply just want a career change.
Learners that have undertaken this qualification are usually school leavers or have come from a non-FM related job and are looking to gain a basic insight into what facilities services involves.
How does it work?
You choose your qualification, click the ‘buy now’ option to pay online or request an invoice, then upon full application and payment an activation code is emailed to you within five working days so you can start learning at anytime, anywhere.
How long will it take?
Typically the qualification takes between 6-12 months to complete, depending upon the speed at which you want to progress.
From the date your access details are sent you have a two-year registration period in which to complete the qualification.
For a guideline on the amount of time you need to commit to this qualification please download the guidance document.
The specifics
The IWFM Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services Principles is a 130-hour qualification (you will gain 13 credits).
What skills and knowledge will I be able to demonstrate after completing the qualification?
You will:
- have knowledge and understanding of facts, procedures and ideas in an area of study or field of work to complete well‑defined tasks and address straightforward problems
- interpret relevant information and ideas
- be aware of a range of information that is relevant to the study of FM
- select and use relevant cognitive and practical skills to complete well-defined, generally routine tasks and addresses straightforward problems
- identify, gather and use relevant information to inform actions
- identify how effective actions have been
What will I study?
You will study four mandatory units, each unit has a credit value and the qualification has a credit value totalling 13 credits.
| Units | Credits | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
FSP201 Working in Facilities Services This unit is about raising awareness of Facilities Services by examining the types of services offered by organisations, the job roles and progression routes and how Facilities Services contributes to the wider business environment. | 3 | M |
FSP202 Health and Safety for Facilities Services The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to the concept of health and safety within the facilities industry. | 4 | M |
FSP203 Working with customers and others in Facilities Services The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to the concept of good customer service in the facilities industry. | 2 | M |
FSP204 Sustainability and environmental issues for Facilities Services This unit enables learners to understand sustainability in its general sense and in the context of a Facilities Services environment, focusing on the conservation of utilities and the need to dispose of waste safely. | 4 | M |
M = Mandatory
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