Linda Hausmanis, Head of BIFM Awarding Organisation BIFM Qualifications in Facilities Management.
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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
