Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · RQF Level 4

IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice

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LevelRQF Level 4
Total credits47
Guided learning470 hours
Units in this qualification19

Awarded by Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · on the Ofqual register

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What you’ll learn

What each unit actually teaches you to do

This Level 4 diploma is for individuals working in facilities management practice. It allows learners to develop skills in areas such as managing facilities services, developing working relationships, and implementing health and safety procedures.

These are the units Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.

Carry out energy management of facilitiesReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit focuses on energy management within facilities. You'll understand energy consumption impacts, develop energy management strategies, and support the implementation of energy-saving practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the contribution of effective energy management to the efficient and cost-effective operation of facilities.
Develop a strategy for energy management of facilities, taking into account relevant factors and organisational objectives.
Communicate the energy management strategy effectively to relevant stakeholders.
Support the effective use of energy within facilities by implementing the energy management strategy and promoting energy-saving behaviours.

Contribute to sustainable best practice through facilities managementReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll examine how facilities management can contribute to environmental and community sustainability. The unit covers sustainable practices, relevant legislation, and the promotion and monitoring of sustainability within facilities management.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how facilities management practices can contribute to the sustainability of the environment and communities
Adopt facilities management practices that contribute to sustainability
Promote and monitor sustainable facilities management practices

Deliver facilities management through peopleReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit covers delivering facilities management through people. You'll understand motivation, training, and performance management, and will develop skills to manage staff effectively to deliver compliant and efficient services.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how to deliver facilities management through people, including motivation, training, and performance management.
Manage people to deliver facilities management services effectively and efficiently, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Develop and promote facilities management servicesReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

It teaches you to develop and promote facilities management services. It includes identifying future organisational needs, recommending service improvements, and promoting services to internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how to develop facilities management services within an organisational context.
Understand how to promote facilities management services to relevant stakeholders.
Identify an organisation’s future facilities management needs based on strategic objectives.
Recommend ways of improving facilities management services to meet identified needs.
Promote facilities management services to internal and external clients.

Develop productive working relationships with others when delivering facilities management servicesReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit focuses on developing and maintaining productive working relationships within facilities management service delivery. You'll explore effective communication, trust-building, conflict management, and feedback to support collabourative working.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how to develop productive working relationships when delivering facilities management services
Understand how to maintain productive working relationships when delivering facilities management services
Work effectively with others when delivering facilities management services

Implement change in a facilities management environmentReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll learn to implement change in facilities management. The unit covers identifying drivers for change, planning and implementing changes to strategy and service delivery, and engaging stakeholders throughout the process.

What you'll be able to do

Establish the drivers for change in the facilities management environment, considering internal and external factors.
Plan the implementation of changes to facilities management strategy and delivery, including resource allocation and communication strategies.
Implement changes to facilities management services, monitoring progress and addressing any challenges that arise.

Implement facilities management policies and operational plansReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll understand the nature and purpose of facilities management policies and operational plans. The unit covers implementing these policies and plans to ensure services are delivered according to organisational procedures and stakeholder expectations.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the nature of facilities management policies
Understand the nature of facilities management operational plans
Implement facilities management policies
Implement facilities management operational plans

Implement health and safety and environmental facilities management proceduresReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll gain knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards relevant to facilities management. The unit covers setting up systems to ensure compliance, implementing procedures, and monitoring standards to promote safe and sustainable environments.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the health standards which govern the delivery of facilities management services
Understand the safety standards which govern the delivery of facilities management services
Understand the environmental standards which govern the delivery of facilities management services
Set up systems to ensure health standards are met when delivering facilities management services
Set up systems to ensure safety standards are met when delivering facilities management services
Set up systems to ensure environmental standards are met when delivering facilities management services
Implement health, safety, environmental and quality systems when delivering facilities management services
Monitor health, safety, environmental and quality systems when delivering facilities management services

Manage accommodation and space utilisationReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll study the management of accommodation and space utilisation. The unit includes developing space utilisation plans, consulting stakeholders, and applying strategies to optimise space in line with organisational needs.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the process of managing the use of space
Develop a plan for space utilisation
Consult with stakeholders on the use of space

Manage facilities management budgets and financesReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit provides knowledge of budgeting and financial management in facilities management. You'll understand budget setting, monitoring, and control processes, and will work with financial procedures to manage invoices and payments effectively.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the processes for setting, managing and monitoring budgets and finance
Work with established financial processes for the delivery of facilities management services
Monitor budgets and finances when delivering facilities management services

Manage facilities management servicesReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll understand the delivery requirements and planning processes for facilities management services. The unit includes carrying out operational plans and managing resources to ensure effective service delivery that meets client needs.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the delivery requirements of the facilities management services being provided to the client.
Understand the importance of planning in facilities management.
Understand the resources required for facilities management services.
Carry out the operational plan for facilities management services.
Monitor and evaluate the delivery of facilities management services.

Manage operational performance in facilities managementReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

It teaches you to understand and manage operational performance in facilities management. You'll define performance requirements, oversee service delivery, and evaluate operational outcomes to ensure quality and efficiency.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the facilities management delivery model
Understand the components of operational performance in facilities management
Understand how to implement the components of operational performance in facilities management
Define the performance requirements of facilities management services
Manage the delivery of facilities management to meet requirements
Evaluate the operational performance of facilities management services

Manage risks and controls to ensure facilities management business continuityReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll study risk management principles and techniques within facilities management. The unit includes developing risk management systems, monitoring risks, and ensuring business continuity through appropriate controls and contingency planning.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the principles and techniques of risk management in the context of facilities management.
Develop a system to manage risks as part of a business continuity strategy, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
Monitor and control risks in the delivery of facilities management services, implementing appropriate controls and contingency plans.

Monitor and implement facilities management projectsReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit covers the monitoring and implementation of facilities management projects. You'll learn to plan projects, create project plans, and monitor and control progress using key performance indicators and appropriate communication methods.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how to monitor facilities management projects
Understand how to implement facilities management projects
Plan facilities management projects
Develop a facilities management project plan
Monitor facilities management projects
Control facilities management projects

Oversee works and maintenance facilitiesReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit focuses on overseeing works and maintenance within facilities. You'll understand planned preventative maintenance, different maintenance activities, and will implement and review maintenance procedures according to organisational policies.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how to maintain facilities through maintenance activities
Implement and review works and maintenance procedures

Provide property and asset managementReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll explore property and asset management processes. The unit covers maintaining asset registers, assessing facility conditions, and managing property and assets to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet organisational requirements.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the processes involved in managing property and assets effectively.
Ensure that facilities meet the required standards and are fit for their intended purpose.
Manage property and assets in accordance with organisational policies and legal requirements.

Specify and source products and services for facilities managementReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit provides knowledge of procurement processes in facilities management. You'll manage the sourcing of products and services, consider legal and ethical factors, and review procurement plans and supplier performance.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the procurement process in relation to facilities management, including legal and ethical considerations.
Manage the procurement of products and services for facilities management, ensuring value for money and compliance with specifications.
Review and alter procurement processes and suppliers based on performance and changing organisational needs.

Support equality, diversity and individual rights in facilities managementReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

You'll explore the promotion of equality, diversity, and individual rights within facilities management. The unit covers relevant legal requirements, the impact of discrimination, and strategies to support equality and diversity in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the issues involved in promoting equality, diversity and individual rights and responsibilities when delivering facilities management services
Support people’s equality and individual rights in a facilities management environment

Understand the contribution of facilities management services to organisationsReal unit · Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

This unit covers how facilities management services meet client needs and contribute to organisational objectives. You'll explore different types of facilities management services and provide information and advice relevant to client requirements.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how facilities management services meet the needs of clients.
Understand the different types of facilities management services.
Understand the importance of client relationships in facilities management.
Deliver facilities management services in a way that responds to the needs of clients.
Provide information and advice on the nature of facilities management services.

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Carry out energy management of facilitiesContribute to sustainable best practice through facilities managementDeliver facilities management through peopleDevelop and promote facilities management servicesDevelop productive working relationships with others when delivering facilities management servicesImplement change in a facilities management environmentImplement facilities management policies and operational plansImplement health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures

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Where these credits take you

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IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice

Assess and maintain the role of workplace and facilities services in the organisation
Contribute to sustainable practice in workplace and facilities services
Deliver facilities management through people
Develop productive working relationships with others when delivering facilities management services
Develop, promote and market facilities management services
Devise, plan and implement workplace and facilities services policies, processes and procedures
Identify Risks and Develop Control Measures to Maintain Business Continuity for the Delivery of Workplace and Facilities Services
Implement Change

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Where this can lead

Director of FM Procurement

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Skills it covers

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Assess and maintain the role of workplace and facilities services in the organisationContribute to sustainable practice in workplace and facilities servicesDeliver facilities management through peopleDevelop productive working relationships with others when delivering facilities management servicesDevelop, promote and market facilities management servicesDevise, plan and implement workplace and facilities services policies, processes and proceduresIdentify Risks and Develop Control Measures to Maintain Business Continuity for the Delivery of Workplace and Facilities ServicesImplement ChangeImplement health and safety, environmental and quality standards for facilities managementMaintain the quality of service delivery in workplace and facilities servicesManage accommodation, space and facilities in workplace and facilities servicesManage and monitor the efficient use of energyManage change in a facilities management environmentManage energy efficiency in workplace and facilities servicesManage facilities management budgets and financesManage the operational performance of workplace and facilities servicesMonitor and implement facilities management projectsOversee the implementation and review of workplace and facilities services policies+4 more

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Carry out energy management of facilitiesLevel 4

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Director of FM Procurement

This unit focuses on energy management within facilities. Learners will understand energy consumption impacts, develop energy management strategies, and support the implementation of energy-saving practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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19 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management.

Carry out energy management of facilities
Contribute to sustainable best practice through facilities management
Deliver facilities management through people
Develop and promote facilities management services
Develop productive working relationships with others when delivering facilities management services
Implement change in a facilities management environment

and 13 more in the full unit list below.

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