ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT.
Course Aim:
The course focuses on the planning, execution and management of facility management projects. The work of a facility manager mainly comprises the following:
• Ensuring management of facility-related services.
• Managing the maintenance of facilities.
• Assessment of properties and facilities.
• Planning and programming of projects relating to facilities.
• Controlling and managing contractors and service providers.
The ideal facility manager is a practical problem-solver and a self-motivated achiever who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should be goal-orientated, enjoy working in a project environment, and have the ability to communicate with and motivate people at all levels. Good human relations, as well as the ability to think logically and report on situations in an orderly manner, are important as the facility manager needs to develop close relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for persons specialising in the field of construction management. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to independently perform services relevant to contract planning management and property development.
Opportunities:
The main areas of employment are with facility management companies, insurance institutions and state and semi-state departments. Opportunities exist for careers as consultants or self-employed service providers.
Admission requirements:
• A 360 credit Diploma in Construction or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6 in civil engineering or architecture.
• A National Diploma in Building or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6 in civil engineering or architecture.
If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za).
Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy. Visit the RPL page for more information
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Department: Ms C Daniels
+27 21 959 6527
Faculty Office: Mrs T Silo
+27 21 959 6572
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.