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Overview
Having skilled and professional managers who understand how to effectively and efficiently manage their buildings and services is a critical success factor for many businesses and organisations in the modern world. As a result, facilities management has become one of the fastest-growing professions in the UK.
The HND offers a specialist management qualification for individuals working at middle or senior management level within the field of facilities management. You should hold a position where you are responsible for specialised and complex functions within your organisation.
You will attend workshops at the college every 4th Friday, complemented by weekly evening sessions between workshops.
This management level qualification is both nationally and professionally recognised and offers flexibility to meet the needs of a diverse workforce. You will also complete the professional qualifcation IWFM Level 5 Diploma.
Minimum entry requirements
- You can only complete the HND if you have completed the HNC in Facilities Management.
Additional selection requirements
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.
What you study
The course consists of 10 mandatory units:
- Facilities Management Development and Trends.
- Financial Management in Facilities Management.
- Managing Information and Knowledge in Facilities Management.
- Managing Negotiations in Facilities Management.
- Managing Relationships with Suppliers and Specialists in Facilities Management.
- Organisational and Facilities Management Strategy.
- Risk Management in Facilities Management.
- Space Management for Facilities Management.
- Managing People in Facilities Management.
- Project based Graded Unit.
In addition, you will have the option to complete an additional 2 units to increase your knowledge and skills within the facilities management sector.
After the course
You will have acquired a range of knowledge and skills relevant to a senior management role within the facilities management sector. It is expected you will utilise this to assist in your career aspirations.
Continuing Study
You may be able to progress on to qualifications at SCQF level 9.
How the course is taught
The course will be delivered over a 12 month period. The course is delivered via a blended learning approach, which includes a combination of distance learning and intensive workshops and seminars.
You will be required to attend the full day workshops once a month and then attend weekly evening sessions in between which supports your learning.
Materials
You will be provided with a range of learning materials through the College’s VLE. You will also have access to further materials through the City of Glasgow College Library’s physical and electronic resources.