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The
new British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Level 5
qualifications are particularly appropriate to experienced
middle managers wishing to aspire to a higher management level who
have a track record in managing FM operations. Blue-Eye Training
tutors believe that the Diploma is the most appropriate
qualification for managers working at this level.
Blue-Eye
Training offer a distance learning programme that covers the new
BIFM competences over a 15 month period to enable the learner to
achieve the Level 5 Diploma.
The
programme format allows learners to study via a blended learning
method of home study, coursework and workshops.
There are five blocks of three months study for each cluster
of topics. Learning
materials are issued at regular intervals, allowing learners to pace
themselves, and complete the set coursework.
Learners will attend a reflective workshop after each block
of two months study to discuss the issues encountered, present
elements of their coursework, and share practical experiences, prior
to the formal assessment of two study units per block.
“What are the main features of these qualifications?”
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No
previous qualifications are required to join the programme
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Blue-Eye
Training only offer this qualification as a Diploma (not
Certificate)
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All
20 BIFM competences will be featured in the learning materials
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Programme
follows a set study schedule comprising five blocks of three
months (total programme duration is typically 15 months)
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Summative
assessment will be based on the five mandatory units and five
additional units
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Study
is by distance learning, with set coursework to encourage use
of applied knowledge
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Reflective
workshops (held in Newbury, Berkshire) bring learners together
to discuss coursework, review current issues, receive topic
updates, preparing learners for the final assessments
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Each
block of study will culminate in assessment of two units,
enabling the learner to gain sufficient credits in relevant
topics
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Learners
are able to apply their knowledge to their own workplace
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Summative
assessment is via workplace assignment(s) - each unit
assessment must be completed a 28 days assessment period, as
determined by the BIFM Awarding Organisation
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Email,
telephone and website support from expert tutor(s) given
throughout the programme
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Recognisable
prior learning of similar qualifications could lead to study
exemption
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Discounts
available to those who have completed BIFM Part I or Level 4
qualifications if studied with Blue-Eye Training
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“What are the benefits of distance learning?”
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Distance
learning to enable
learners to take less time off work, spend less travel time to
attend classes, with reduced travel expenses, and more time
for actual study
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Learners can set own pace within the
programme
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Cost
effective learning package
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Level
5 Diploma Programme Schedule and Key Event Dates
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Session
1
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Induction
session, including:
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2/11/10
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Assessment
format and techniques workshop
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Issue
of Session 1 learning materials for the following study
and assessment units:
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2/11/10
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Unit 5.01
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Facilities management development and trends
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Unit 5.02
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Organisational and facilities management strategy
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Issue
of learning materials for supporting subject areas:
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2/11/10
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Performance measurement
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Providing leadership & management
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Reflective
learning workshop
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13/1/11
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Issue
of assessment documentation for Units 5.01 / 5.02
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Submission
date for assessment work
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10/2/11
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Session
2
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Issue
of Session 2 learning materials for the following study
and assessment units:
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14/2/11
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Unit 5.16
Unit 5.20
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Property and asset management for facilities managers
Energy and utilities management and the impact on FM
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Issue
of learning materials for supporting subject areas:
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14/2/11
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Managing health and safety
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Property, fabric and building services maintenance
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Reflective
learning workshop
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28/4/11
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Issue
of assessment documentation for Units 5.16 / 5.20
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Submission
date for assessment work
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26/5/11
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Session
3
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Issue
of Session 3 learning materials for the following study
and assessment units:
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31/5/11
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Unit 5.18
Unit 5.19
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FM space management management
Sustainability and environmental management and the impact on
facilities
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Issue
of learning materials for supporting subject areas:
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31/5/11
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Support services operations
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Project management
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Customer service
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Reflective
learning workshop
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12/7/11
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Issue
of assessment documentation for Units 5.18 / 5.19
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Submission
date for assessment work
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9/8/11
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Session
4
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Issue
of Session 4 learning materials for the following study
and assessment units:
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15/8/11
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Unit 5.03
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Managing people in facilities management
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Unit 5.12
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Managing negotiations in facilities management
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Issue
of learning materials for supporting subject areas:
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15/8/11
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Managing relationships with suppliers and specialists in FM
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Implementing change and managing its impact
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Reflective
learning workshop:
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12/10/11
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Issue
of assessment documentation for Units 5.03 / 5.12
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Submission
date for assessment work
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9/11/11
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Session
5
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Issue
of Session 5 learning materials for the following study
and assessment units:
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14/11/11
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Unit 5.04
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Risk management in facilities management
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Unit 5.05
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Financial management in facilities management
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Issue
of learning materials for supporting subject areas:
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14/11/11
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Managing Information and knowledge
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Quality management
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Managing procurement and contracts
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Reflective
learning workshop
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17/1/12
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Issue
of assessment documentation for Units 5.04 / 5.05
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Submission
date for assessment work
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14/2/12
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This programme and learning schedule is
subject to verification and quality assurance by the Awarding
Organisation.
Programme Format and Arrangements
The
following chart indicates in what way the programme is managed,
conducted and also to what extent the learner is involved. A chart
cannot indicate all the qualification complexities which the tutors
can convey during the programme induction sessions, but we hope the
following offers help in choosing the right qualification.
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Level
5 Diploma *
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No. of credit points required to achieve qualification
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48
credits required in total. Our arranged programme ensures that
learners will achieve the correct number of credits required.
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No. of hours a learner will study
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196
hours guided learning + assessment work.
Programme duration is 15 months, comprising 5 blocks of 3 months study
and assessment.
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Will learners conduct homework or work-based assignments?
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Yes, the format of the
learning requires self-study on a distance learning basis,
supported by work-based assignments that should be submitted
for each topic area.
Reflective learning workshops are conducted to review learners study
achievements, discussion of relevant issues and for tutors to
provide additional subject input.
All course work completed will prepare learners for the
final summative work-based assessments.
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Do learners have a choice of which ‘optional’ units they will
want to be assessed on, and when is the choice made?
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Yes, there is an element of choice. During the
induction session, the tutors will guide learners and indicate
which units are mandatory and which units allow for assessment
choice.
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What is the format of the assessment?
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A
series of written work to be prepared and submitted as well as
reviews (may include some professional discussion) of
work-based assignments
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Costs
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Tuition:
3480.00 +
Assessment: 290.00 +
Certification: 10.00 +
Accommodation
if required (fees apply)
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* The
programme is only being offered for a Level 5 Diploma (Award not
available, Certificate is not being offered by Blue-Eye Training).
This programme is subject to verification and quality assurance by
the Awarding Organisation.
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