Linda Hausmanis, Head of BIFM Awarding Organisation

BIFM Qualifications

in Facilities Management

BIFM Awarding Organisation

> Regulated by Ofqual – stipulated conditions of regulation

> Regulated qualifications – national framework – internationally recognised

Benefits of a regulated AO

> Gives confidence to learners & employers that our qualifications are delivered by an organisation whose integrity, resources and competence have been independently checked.

> Informs users of our qualifications that they are monitored and are of the standard and level they claim to be.

> Gives assurance that our qualifications are suitable for the FM industry

> Our qualifications are transferable throughout Europe> Enhanced international standing

Benefits to the learner

> You can be sure that your certificate for a regulated qualification shows you have the level of knowledge and understanding the qualification claims

> The qualification will be easily recognised, not just in the UK, but also Europe

> As an employer you know that someone who has a regulated qualification has reached a specific standard

Qualifications & Credit Framework

Quick guide

> 3 sizes – Award, Certificate, Diploma> All qualifications are stand alone > Certain qualifications form pathways in Apprenticeships in FM> Levels – represent challenge of qualification> Built from mandatory and optional units> Start at any level to suit you> Customisable to suit you or business needs> Assessments are practicable and work based> Network of recognised learning centres> Learn through, face-to-face, evening classes, distance

learning, on-line learning, blended learning

Which level for what role in FM

> Level 7 – provides pathway to Masters programmes – appropriate for Strategic/Head of FM

> Level 6 – level example is Degree – appropriate for Senior/Strategic FMs

> Level 5 – level example is Foundation Degree – forms pathway in Higher Level Apprenticeship in FM – appropriate for Senior FM Manager

> Level 4 – level example is Certificate of Higher Education – forms pathway in Higher Level Apprenticeship in FM – appropriate for Operational FMs

Which level for what role in FM cont’d

> Level 3 – level example is ‘A’ Level – forms pathway in Advanced Apprenticeship in FM – appropriate for First Line Managers/Supervisors

> Level 2 – level example is ‘GCSE A*-C’ – forms pathway in Apprenticeship in FM – appropriate for new entrants

How to study

> Delivered through BIFM Recognised Centres> Delivery options include (for example):

> Face to face > Distance learning> On-line learning> Blended learning

> Style of assessment (for example):> Work based written assignments> Professional interviews> Short answer papers> Presentation

Learn more

> Call #44 (0)1279 712 651> qualifications@bifm.org.uk> www.bifm.org.uk/qualifications