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

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