Australian Football College - Diploma of Facility Management

Diploma of Facility Management

This course is directed to the Facilities Manager whose responsibility it is to lead the individual work areas and to carry out the operations of the Facilities Management Unit efficiently and effectively. The course prepares Facilities Managers to manage the operation of the Facilities Management Unit as a whole.

This course has been developed under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and is a nationally recognised course.

Entry Requirements
Participants need to be currently working in an environment related to the coursework (or be intending to do so), or be able to access a suitable work-based environment. It is recommended that participants should have achieved Year 12 or equivalent level in English and mathematics.

Program Duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months

Classes are normally timetabled between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm, Monday to Thursday
Industry placement occurs in 2nd and 3rd semester and students are placed in the work place once a week in addition to normal classes
Hands-on components occur throughout the course

N.B. Face to face and correspondence courses can be tailored to an individual or group’s specific needs and requirements. AFC has options available for this course to be delivered in a shorter time period without compromising the quality of learning, or the value of the qualification. Contact AFC now to find out how to enrol in this course with a delivery and duration option that suits you best.
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Course commences in February, April, July and September each year for full time and part time applicants.

Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into university and/or may contribute towards study credits.

Program Award
Diploma of Facility Management

Teaching Methods
Teaching methods comprise supervised classroom learning, lectures, supervised practical components, work experience/practical placement and field trips.

Assessment Methods
Students are required to participate in practical activities, complete assignments, presentations, vocational projects, observation, role plays and recognition of prior learning (RPL). Assessment opportunities will be endorsed as a cluster where applicable. If a suitable strategic goal is not identified then a recognised resource will be implemented.

Tuition Language
English or other language (If Required)

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact AFC office.

Accreditation
Qualifications granted by AFC are accredited by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education, Training and the Arts. This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). AFC National Training Provider No. 31717

Course Structure
The course structure of the Diploma of Facility Management will comprise achievement of a total of twenty-nine (29) to thirty-three (33) comprises from the national qualification. The units are made up of:

nine (9) core/compulsory units
eight (8) Stream units
Choose one of the following specialist units
- Business development (6) units
- Community recreation development (4) units
- Frontline management (4) units
- Human resources management (8) units
eight (8) elective units.

The eight (8) elective units of competency may come from any Training Package within the Sport and Recreation Industry (Community Recreation, Fitness, Community Recreation, Sport) or from any other endorsed Training Package from any other industry.

N.B. If a student is attempting the Diploma of Facility Management without having completed the Certificate IV Sport and Recreation or similar qualification, the student may be required to complete further pre requisite units additional to those listed above.

For more information about Diploma of Facility Management, please contact AFC on 1300 656 693 or email: admin@afc.edu.au.

CORE UNITS

Unit Code	Unit Name
BSBADM502A	Manage meetings
BSBFLM404A	Lead work teams
ICAITU126B	Use advanced features of computer applications
SRXGCSS07A	Determine needs of client populations
SRXINU004A	Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRXINU005A	Manage culture and education to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service
SRXOGN002A	Manage projects
SRXOHS003B	Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety system
SRXRIK002A	Manage an organisation’s risk
CHOOSE (ONE) OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIST UNITS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BSBADM503B	Plan and manage conferences
BSBMKG501A	Evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG502A	Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMKG503A	Develop a marketing communications plan
BSBMKG504A	Implement a marketing solution
BSBMKG505A	Review marketing performance
COMMUNITY RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
SRCCRD007B	Develop recreation programs
SRCCRD008B	Work effectively with government and other key stakeholders
SRCCRO011B	Implement a sales system for a recreation facility or organisation
SRCCRO012B	Manage contracts
FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT
BSBFLM501A	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBFLM502A	Provide leadership in the workplace
BSBFLM503A	Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM504A	Facilitate work teams
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
BSBHR502A	Manage human resource management information systems
BSBHR503A	Manage performance management systems
BSBHR504A	Manage industrial relations policies and processes
BSBHR505A	Manage remuneration and employee benefits
BSBHR506A	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBHR507A	Manage separation/termination
BSBHR509A	Manage rehabilitation/return–to–work programs
BSBMGT505A	Ensure a safe workplace
STREAM UNITS
BSBFLM507A	Manage quality customer service
BSBMGT503A	Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT504A	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBRKG502A	Manage and monitor business or records systems
SRXFAC005B	Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance
SRXFAC006B	Manage and control stock supply and purchase
SRXRES005B	Achieve an efficient use of resources
THHGLE05B	Roster staff
ELECTIVE UNITS
SRXEVT010A	Manage an event across a number of facilities
SRXFAD004A	Coordinate and implement first aid training
BSBFLM502A	Provide leadership in the workplace
BSBFLM504A	Facilitate work teams
BSBFLM505A	Mange operational plan
BSBMGT502A	Manage people performance
SRXGOV004B	Work effectively with the Board of an organisation
SRXINU011A	Develop and maintain a competitive pricing strategy for a leisure and recreation service

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