Course Info

Code IND21-103

Duration 5 Days

Format Classroom

Advanced Facilities Management

Course Summary

 

Within an organisation of any industry, it is crucial to prioritise facilities management. Facilities management is an important factor in ensuring maximum safety for all employees and clients, as well as supporting the organisation itself through reducing overall maintenance costs and protecting them from liability.


 

 

Facilities management is the process of ensuring all physical features and processes of an organisation are able to function as efficiently as possible. Conducting regular maintenance and repairs on different features and structures ensures any potential problems are identified as soon as possible before they can cause long-term issues. Negating these risk factors and managing them closely through risk management is a vital step in ensuring the business is able to continue to function as desired, and that it can work towards its goals and objectives without disruptions.


 

 

To work within facilities management, there are many skills and competencies one must possess and develop. There must be a strong focus on attention to detail, and ensuring all procedures are compliant with all health and safety standards. 


 


 

During this course, you’ll learn:


 

To understand the importance of facilities management within an organisation.
To explore the roles and responsibilities and facilities manager.
To explain the concepts, principles and typical functions involved within facilities management.
To evaluate what skills and competencies are necessary to work within facility management.
To effectively maintain various management systems to ensure maximum productivity within the organisation.
To assess the role of risk management within facilities management.
To examine different risk management methods and techniques.
To incorporate key statistical methodology within maintenance planning.
To ensure all facilities are compliant with health and safety standards and laws.

 

This course is designed for anyone within an organisation who is responsible for facilities management. It would be most beneficial for:


 

Facilities and Maintenance Managers
Risk Managers
Contractors and Sub-contractors
Operations Managers
Risk Analysts
Risk Auditors
HSE Officers
Compliance Officers

 

This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review real-world risk management plans of established organisations to highlight major and minor risks and debate on the effectiveness of the preventative measures.


 

 

The participants will partake in a variety of learning methods to guarantee a full understanding of the taught content. These methods will include presentations, video materials, group discussions and practical activities. This combination of methods will ensure they will be able to develop their knowledge and related skills, and working alongside their peers they will have the opportunity to offer and receive constructive feedback.


 


Course Content & Outline

 

Section 1

 

Fundamentals of Facilities Management
Defining what is facilities management within an organisation.
Explaining the necessity and importance of facilities management.
Understanding the consequences of poor facilities management within an organisation.
Exploring core competencies, skills, and responsibilities of a FM professional.
Identifying the key elements surrounding FM – managing resources, contractors, expectations, and the work environment.


 

 

Section 2

 

Maintenance and Control
Recognising what facilities need regular maintenance and creating a plan to address these accordingly.
Prioritising tasks based upon severity of repairs and risk to life and organisation function.
Ensuring all safety procedures and equipment are consistently in working order – alarms, fire blankets, extinguishers and fire exits.
Controlling costs of maintenance and repairs.


 

 

Section 3

 

Facilities Management Strategies
The key to managing people and productivity.
Regularly monitoring the performance of FM professionals to ensure efficiency and safety.
The importance of developing a range of strategies to aid in overcoming maintenance challenges and problems.
Balancing ‘up-time’ and ‘down-time’ of different facilities and how these may impact the organisational performance.


 

 

Section 4

 

Risk Management
Comprehending the vitality of effective risk management within facilities management.
What factors can influence the safety and potential risks of different facilities. 
Conducting risk assessments and hazard identification audits.
Analysing data gathered through assessments to create risk management plans detailing the prioritised risks, preventative measures, and safety procedures in situations where the risk has occurred.


 

 

Section 5

 

Health and Safety
Evaluating local and regional laws and standards relating to health and safety.
Ensuring full organisational compliance with health and safety standards.
Integrating health and safety laws within established risk management plans.
Seeking external accreditation systems – safety, quality and environment


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