The Certificate in Facilities Management is designed for those currently working in Facilities Management who wish to develop their career in the sector. The course is designed to equip students with knowledge of all factors affecting the facilities management profession. The programme is delivered part-time online and consists of six taught modules and a Work Based Learning module delivered over one academic year (September to May). The taught modules examine key aspects relating to Facilities Management. Work Based Learning (WBL) is a key component of the programme and accounts for 25 credits. The purpose of the WBL module is to enable students to demonstrate the ability to apply their learning on an on-going basis throughout the year in the context of the academic content delivered on the programme. Software is available for the duration of the course via remote access to our on-campus PCs or students may choose to download free student licences directly to their home PC/laptop.
| College | Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo) |
| Course ID | 192765 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Fee | 3950 |
| Entry Requirements | Level 5 qualification (e.g. leaving certificate) and currently in full time employment in a related role in industry.This employment requirement is necessary as there is a work based learning module that must be undertaken. For candidates without level 5 qualifications, a process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be undertaken to assess the candidates suitability to the course. Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligos Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie . |
| Career Path | Graduates of the programme will typically be involved in facilities management working in either the public or private sector. |
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