Facilities management involves a mix of risk assessment, organisation and building maintenance. Learn how to manage properties and make them environmentally sustainable. Use the latest technology to help create a comfortable working atmosphere. Discover how to reduce business disruption and develop new management strategies.
The apprenticeship is ideal for anyone who wants to progress in the facilities management industry. Become a facility manager in a hospital and contribute to the wellbeing of patients. Work as a stadium maintenance manager and create new ways to entertain visitors during big events. The apprenticeship is designed to give you the leadership skills that can help you thrive in a management role.
You will gain a qualification in facilities management at SCQF level 7. The qualification includes:
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
You will develop the following core skills:
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other jobs such as budget management and risk assessment.
This Modern Apprenticeship gives a variety of options. Carry on your studies with a relevant facilities management degree or go into full-time work.
Further education: Continue to improve your skills by studying for a bachelor’s degree in facilities management. Your experience will support your university application.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications to find a job in the facilities management industry. There are a few job examples below:
There are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship. But it is useful to have completed a relevant qualification such as an apprenticeship in facilities services at SCQF level 4.
The Modern Apprenticeship will take between 12-24 months to complete.