In a context where the efficiency, sustainability and safety of facilities have become key priorities, the course Heads and Managers of Building Maintenance and Facility Services. Technical Module This presents a unique opportunity to strengthen your skills in a booming sector with high demand for workers. This online programme will provide you with the tools you need to optimise facilities management, from air conditioning to fire safety, including energy efficiency and the environmental management. You will learn how to implement energy-saving strategies and use key performance indicators to improve building performance. You will also become familiar with advanced management systems and IT tools which will facilitate decision-making and the comprehensive management of the contract. Taking part in this course will enable you to acquire critical skills that are increasingly valued in the labour market, positioning you as a leader in the field of maintenance and facilities management.
Heads and managers of building maintenance and facility services. Technical module
Facility Management
150 h
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the rules to manage the maintenance of facilities efficiently.
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Identify and apply key indicators for monitoring maintenance.
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Analyse and optimise air-conditioning and ventilation systems in buildings.
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To assess energy efficiency and propose energy-saving strategies.
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Implement control systems environmental measures to improve air quality.
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Manage contracts and subcontracts effectively and efficiently.
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Use IT tools for the management of facility maintenance.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE: BASICS, MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACTING
Basics of facilities maintenance
Maintenance management
Maintenance indicators
TEACHING UNIT 2. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS
Air conditioning / ventilation
Electricity / lighting
Fire protection
Lifts and vertical transport
Plumbing, sanitation and Legionnaires’ disease
Facilities management
Gas installations and lightning conductors
Property maintenance. Building components
TEACHING UNIT 3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT
Supply Contract
Facility control systems
Building components and energy efficiency
General energy-saving strategies by type of installation
TEACHING UNIT 4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Content and context
General aspects of environmental management in buildings and facilities
SGMA Environmental Management System
SGMA Environmental Management System Documentation
TEACHING UNIT 5. COMPREHENSIVE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Structure and model standard contract.
Subcontract management
Sla’s
KPIs or key service indicators
Document control.
Service monitoring
Management reports
Financial control
Suggestions for improvement
TEACHING UNIT 6. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Contents
The importance of indoor air quality
Environmental control parameters and procedures – indoor air quality
Overview of environmental monitoring methods and procedures.
Definition and causes of sick building syndrome.
How to carry out investigations into a ‘sick building’.
Factors in the prevention of SEE
Building-related illnesses
The effects of electromagnetic fields
Asbestos management in buildings
TEACHING UNIT 7. COMPUTER TOOLS
IT tools for maintenance management
Objectives and general characteristics of a CMMS
Annex I: programmes
Annex II: project management programmes
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