This qualification is suited to those working in facilities management delivering services and maintenance of operations and looking to develop their facilities management skills and knowledge in this diverse and fast moving industry.
It is ideal for those who are required to make key decisions in the areas of facilities management across all property sectors such as capital control and/or maintenance spending, communications, utlities, building and property maintenance.
* This qualification is not currently recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Entry requirements
Entry is open to all applicants with a suitable level of workplace responsibility allowing sufficient opportunity to demonstrate competency through completion of tasks related to their job role. Applicants must
• be working in a facilities management related environment delivering services and maintenance of operations; or
• have access to a facilities management role in a work-based environment
Delivery options
- Individual students (online)
Course duration
The estimated time to complete the course is 6-8 hours per week over an 18-24 month study period comprising on-the-job learning, workplace practice, self-directed study and assessment preparation. This will vary according to student experience and current practice.
Graduate outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will have the skills 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
Industry recognition
The attainment of the Diploma of Facilities Management will allow for recognition of prior learning into the Bachelor of Business and Master of Business Administration at UNE, once admission requirements have been met.*
*Pathways are subject to acceptance/approval, and fees apply
Course fees
Diploma of Facilities Management = $5,164.50 AUD
- Members of Facilities Management Associations of Australia and New Zealand are eligible for a 10% discount
- Payment plans are available for this qualification.
Please contact us today for more information!
Units
Students must complete 12 units of competency – 8 core units plus 4 elective units, of which 2 must be selected from Group A and 2 from Group B:
| Core Units | |
| Budgets and financial plans | |
| People performance | |
| Safety in the workplace | |
| Managing risk | |
| Managing sustainability | |
| Managing life cycle services | |
| Facility maintenance planning and management | |
| Managing projects | |
| Group A – Elective Units | |
| Understanding plans and specifications | |
| Advising on use and design** | |
| Coordinating capital projects | |
| Space utilisation** | |
| Managing client relationships | |
| **mutually exclusive | |
| Group B – Elective Units | |
| Innovative practice | |
| Document writing | |
| Purchasing and procurement strategies | |
| Principles of contract law | |
| Developing a business case |
FCMDFMA - Diploma of Facilities Management
Developed by industry experts, this course gives you the opportunity to gain practical expertise and formal recognition in this diverse and fast moving industry. Learn on the job, so you can immediately apply your new skills. There are no academic prerequisites, you can enrol at any time and is ideal for those working professionals in facilities management seeking to formalise their experience with an academic qualification. Our course is designed for those who are required to make key decisions in the areas of facilities management across all property sectors such as capital control and/or maintenance spending, communications, utilities, delivering services, building and property maintenance. It will equip you with specialised skills in management, team leadership, risk management and operations required to successfully plan, develop and implement facilities maintenance, life cycle maintenance programs, and measure and manage sustainable facilities environments. * This qualification is not currently recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Fees
$5,164.50 AUD
- General members of Facilities Management Association of Australia (FMA) are eligible for a 10% discount on full fee enrolment
- Members of Facilities Management Association of New Zealand (FMANZ), Institute of Healthcare Engineers Australia (IHEA) and Strata Community Association (SCA) are eligible for a 10% discount on full fee enrolment
- Payment plans are available for this course.
Find out more about other Flexible Payment Options
Course Duration
The estimated time to complete this course is:
- 6-8 hours per week over a study period up to 18-24 months
comprising of:
- on-the-job learning
- workplace practice
- self-directed study
- assessment preparation.
Entry Requirements
Students should be working in a facilities management related environment with suitable opportunities in the work environment to carry out the learning and assessment activities associated with this course.
- Please refer to the Admissions and Enrolment Policy for more detailed information about the entry requirements for this course.
Delivery Options
Contact us today
for more information!
How will this course benefit your career?
Graduate Outcomes
On successful completion of this qualification, 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.
Industry Recognition
University of New England (UNE)
- Successful attainment of the Diploma of Facilities Management will allow for articulation into higher awards including a range of undergraduate and postgraduate awards offered by the UNE Business School.*
*Applications must address UNE Program entry criteria. Enrolment fees are set annually by UNE.
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Unit information
12 units of competency must be successfully completed to attain this qualification.
● Eight (8) core units.
● Two (2) elective units from Group A.
● Two (2) elective units from Group B.
| Core Units |
| Budgets and financial plans |
| People performance |
| Safety in the workplace |
| Managing risk |
| Managing sustainability |
| Managing life cycle services |
| Facility maintenance planning and management |
| Managing projects |
| Group A – Elective Units |
| Understanding plans and specifications |
| Advising on use and design* |
| Coordinating capital projects |
| Space utilisation* |
| Managing client relationships |
*mutually exclusive
| Group B – Elective Units |
| Innovative practice |
| Document writing |
| Purchasing and procurement strategies |
| Principles of contract law |
| Developing a business case |
