BSc (Hons) Facilities and Built Asset Management (Senior/Head of Facilities Management Degree Apprenticeship Route)

Program Overview

Course Details

The Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Standard for Senior/Head of Facilities Management was developed by a consortium of consultants, contractors and employers from across the sector. The University of Bolton's programme has been fully mapped to the apprenticeship standard (ST0410) and offers an excellent combination of theory and practice. Studying at the University complements learning in the workplace, supporting apprentices to gain the core knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to effectively and efficiently manage the building and environmental services and processes that support your organisation's core business.

This degree apprenticeship can support your organisation in attracting the best new talent and retaining valued staff through career progression. Leading to an internationally recognised qualification in facilities and built assets management, this structured training programme supports apprentices to achieve and satisfy the requirements for registration with the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) at the Certified grade. By integrating study into the working week, your apprentices will have opportunities to put their new skills and understanding into practice without delay, building their confidence and experience and benefitting your organisation immediately.

Our expert team will support your apprentices as they undertake structured training in essential areas such as property asset management, service management, compliance, management systems, procurement and contract management, finance, and business continuity. We'll guide them to gain key skills in developing and managing strategy and policy, change and programme management and operational and technical leadership. With a focus on helping apprentices develop the behaviours required for occupational success, such as collaboration and influencing skills, leadership and a systematic approach, you can be assured that we'll work hard to support your apprentices as they develop into senior facilities management professionals.

If you're looking for undergraduate-level training in this subject area but don't work for an employer that offers apprenticeships, please see our related courses section for details of study opportunities that don't require current employment.

Highlights

Key Features

Program Outline

The BSc (Hons) Facilities and Built Asset Management (Senior/Head of Facilities Management Degree Apprenticeship Route) programme is designed to meet the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Standard for Senior/Head of Facilities Management Apprenticeship Standard (Institute for Apprenticeships reference number ST0410). Developed by a consortium of employers, consultants and contractors, the standard underpins a highly relevant qualification and professional development pathway. It supports apprentices to achieve the technical knowledge required for a career as a senior facilities manager, head of facilities, head of estates or head of facilities management operations.

Successful apprentices will develop their understanding of best practice in delivering and developing a variety of integrated operational services across multiple sites or a portfolio of property assets and facilities management services. After graduation, apprentices will be ready to take responsibility for such diverse areas as building and grounds maintenance, catering and vending, cleaning, procurement and contract management, space management, health and safety, security, and utilities and communications infrastructure. Among their many skills, they will be able to coordinate and lead teams for service provision, keep staff safe, plan the best use of space and resources, project manage the work of contractors, and respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues.

In addition to subject-specific knowledge and skills, apprentices will have the opportunity to develop transferable skills that include problem-solving, analytical and research skills, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and commercial awareness.

What can I do with this qualification?

Graduate apprentices from this programme should be well prepared to progress their careers in the facilities and asset management industry, and roles in the wider business, management, and financial sectors. BSc (Hons) Facilities and Built Asset Management graduates from the University of Bolton can expect to be employed by facilities management outsourcing companies or employers in sectors such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail and finance with large estates and significant numbers of non-facilities management staff.

This degree apprenticeship aims to support the development of the next generation of facilities and asset managers. On successfully completing the end point assessment, apprentices will be well prepared to take on demanding roles in this hugely varied field. Responsibilities will depend on the size and structure of the organisation but are likely to involve strategic planning and day-to-day operations.

Graduate apprentices may choose to continue their studies at the postgraduate level to build specialist knowledge in a particular area, such as building surveying, business management, security or retail.