Facilities Management in Construction
6 Credits (ECTS)
Facilities Management in Construction
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Module Description
Construction projects deliver buildings and facilities that are handed over to the owner or user at the end of the construction phase.
Construction managers need to understand the dynamics, regulations and constraints faced by the Facilities Managers, who are the people responsible for up-keeping the working and living environment of the users, in ensuring that the people using the facilities are safe and not exposed to any hazards, and that the facility is suitable for business continuity.
They need to be aware of the legislative, health and safety, operational and client requirements that the Facilities Managers will be facing in order to ensure that what they are constructing is fit for purpose.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:
- a Level 6 degree in a related field;
OR
- a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a managerial role.
Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to construction, and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the industry.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at professionals with supervisory and/or middle management experience in the construction industry who wish to have a more thorough background in the subject in order to further advance their careers , namely:
- Architects and Civil Engineers
- Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Engineers
- Project Managers and Coordinators
- Project Owners
The target group can be extended to groups working within the construction industry, such as logistics managers, maintenance managers and facilities managers.
Career Paths
This programme aims to prepare you for senior posts within the industry, such as that of construction manager, head of the construction department or construction director of any construction organisation both in the private and public sector.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Assessment 1
- Assessment 2
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Additional Info
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the ability to, independently:
- Critically analyse the facilities management requirements of the built environment and identify appropriate strategies for each of these.
- Develop and manage strategies for ensuring that environmental friendly measures are applied during all activities of the project life-cycle, and that facility provided will sustain such strategies.
- Critically analyse the issues related to health and safety, fire, sanitation, ventilation and lighting for a building, as well as other regulatory requirements.
- Critically analyse the maintainability and functionality of a building.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Requirements of facilities management with regards to health and safety, fire and related evacuation risks, water quality, ventilation and lighting requirements as well as maintainability of the facility in construction settings.
- Construction strategies and tactics appropriate for mitigating eventual problems relating to facilities management that can lead to eventual owner/user acceptance of the facility.
- The requirements for and the benefits of environmentally friendly buildings, including long terms sustainability and retained market value of such facilities as applied to construction.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Critically apply different mechanisms to ensure compliance with legislation and contract constraints regarding sustainable construction, with a view to ensuring environmentally friendly facilities.
- Critically evaluate and apply the requirements for the certification of the building, in line with the specifications set out by the project owner, from initial design, through to detailed design, tendering, construction and project close out and hand over and the requirements for sustainable operations of the facility.
Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities:
The learner will be able to:
- Critically analyse and select appropriate sustainable construction strategies when carrying out own projects as a means of ensuring that the finished facility will be maintainable, environmental friendly, safe and fit for purpose.
Module-Specific Communication Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Effectively communicate sustainable facilities management needs through written procedures.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Improve personal time management and planning skills in relation to project and contract management.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
Navigate through the online learning platform to find assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.