FM Qualifications

Looking for a qualification in Facilities Management?

We offer a suite of FM qualifications at Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6. To help get you started we recommend a quick browse through our brochure, which concisely summarises our specialist qualifications in addition to those in related areas including health & safety, first line management and team leading.

Click here to download our qualifications brochure

More detailed information on the ILM Level 3 and BIFM Level 4, 5 and 6 Qualifications can be found by clicking on the relevant tabs at the top of this page; alternatively call us on 020 7242 4141 if you would feel more comfortable talking to somebody over the phone – we are always happy to answer any questions or discuss any particular training and developments that you may have.

BIFM Qualifications

When BIFM became recognised as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual in March 2008, it embarked on a project to review and redesign its qualifications. This has resulted in the development of a new suite of qualifications in Facilities Management at Levels 4, 5 and 6 which have been accredited onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

The QCF

The QCF is the new framework for creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The QCF recognises small steps of learning enabling learners to build up qualifications bit by bit. It also helps learners achieve skills and qualifications that meet industry requirements.

All qualifications in the QCF are built from small units of learning, with each unit and qualification having a credit value. This credit value represents how much time it takes to complete - 1 credit represents 10 hours. The level of the unit or qualifications shows how difficult it is.

Within each level, there are three sizes of qualification:

· Award (1 to 12 credits)

· Certificate (13 - 36 credits)

· Diploma (37 credits or more)

Benefits

· The BIFM qualifications will offer increased flexibility by giving greater recognition of work based learning.

· They are designed to meet the needs of learners within the Facilities Management industry according to their
role within their organisation.

· There will be more opportunities to undertake specific units relevant to their work role and accumulate credits
towards the achievement of an award, certificate or diploma.

· It will be possible for a variety of assessment methods to be used, particularly where learners and employers are
keen to use the learning within the occupational role to count towards their evidence of achievement.

· It will enable learners to complete units at a pace to suit their individual needs.

ILM Level 3 Qualifications in FM

In addition to the development of the BIFM Qualifications at Levels 4, 5 and 6, the ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) in conjunction with BIFM developed Level 3 FM Qualifications which are available now. These are ideal for those seeking a recognised FM qualification at the early stage of their career.

BIFM Training is an ILM approved provider and we have successfully supported hundreds of delegates to date to achieve the Level 3 Qualifications. Please click here for further information.

BIFM Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 Qualifications

BIFM Training [Quadrilect Ltd] is a recognised centre for delivery of the BIFM Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 Qualifications in Facilities Management.

BIFM Level 4 Qualifications Overview

This level is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the facilities management industry for operational staff who have some experience, are middle managers or are responsible for a broad range of facilities management functions.

Achievement of Level 4 Qualifications reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address problems that are well defined but complex and non-routine.

It includes taking responsibility for overall courses of action as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within fairly broad parameters. It also reflects understanding of different perspectives or approaches within an area of study or work. (Ofqual – Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework)

Level 5 Qualifications Overview

For facilities managers at middle management level who have considerable experience and responsibility for more specialized and complex functions.

Achievement of Level 5 Qualifications reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address broadly-defined, complex problems. It includes taking responsibility for planning and developing courses of action as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within broad parameters. It also reflects understanding of different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the reasoning behind them. (Ofqual – Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework).

Level 6 Qualifications Overview

The qualifications at Level 6 develop the strategic skills and knowledge for facilities professionals working at or aspiring to senior positions.

Achievement of Level 6 reflects the ability to refine and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address complex problems. They will help ensure that you are able to take responsibility for planning and delivering plans that are able to underpin substantial change or development, as well as exercising broad autonomy and judgement (based on Ofqual level descriptor).

Delivery by BIFM Training [Quadrilect Ltd]

Learners will be asked to undertake a selection of both mandatory and optional units through attendance at our highly regarded face to face training programmes, online courses [where appropriate] and further reading with expert tutorial support throughout.

BIFM Membership

Existing BIFM members will be eligible for studying concession for the duration of their study (this concession will apply at renewal). Learners who are not BIFM members will gain one year’s free studying membership with BIFM. Thereafter, if still studying, they will be eligible for studying concession. Achievement of the Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma plus requisite number of years experience will satisfy the entry requirements for BIFM Member grade.
Visit www.bifm.org.uk for further details

Learning Records Service

The Learning Records Service, part of Information Management (IM) Services, provides shared services across the education sector. The Learning Records Service is built on the principle of collect once, use many times and used by all that are entitled to do so. It supports the whole of the education sector.

They offer three key products to enable information and data sharing across the education sector:

Learner Register - formerly called the Learner Registration Service
Personal Learning Record - more commonly called the PLR
Learning Provider Register - formerly called UKRLP

These can all be accessed via their secure Organisation Portal.

For further information please visit http://www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk/