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IWFM Level 4 Certificate in Facilities Management

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Course Details

This qualification is ideal for professionals working at an operational management level, responsible for managing day-to-day operations either in-house or outsourced. It is also suitable for those aspiring to work in such a role that currently work within the FM profession. Delivered online with webinars, you can work full-time and study this IWFM Level 4 Certificate in Facilities Management.

Qualification
IWFM Level 4
Course Delivery Mode Start Date Duration
Course
 IWFM Level 4 Cert in Facilities Management 		Delivery Mode
Online with live lectures
 Start Date
 13th May 2024 		Duration
 5 months
Course
 IWFM Level 4 Cert in Facilities Management 		Delivery Mode
Online with live lectures
 Start Date
 9th September 2024 		Duration
 5 months
Course
 IWFM Level 4 Cert in Facilities Management 		Delivery Mode
Online with live lectures
 Start Date
 14th October 2024 		Duration
 5 months

Overview

Resolving non-routine problems that are complex is the everyday role of the FM manager. To be successful, the FM manager needs a broad understanding of facilities management. Over 20 weeks, this IWFM Level 4 Certificate in Facilities Management programme seeks to equip you with the skills and competencies to identify and understand the issues that arise every day in the FM world.

The delivery of this programme is by interactive webinar sessions and online learning allowing you the flexibility to study from a location convenient to you. Webinars are recorded allowing you the opportunity to catch up should you miss a session.

As an academic Institution we recognise, in Portobello Institute, every student has different needs. We allocate additional time at the end of each webinar for Q&A with the module lecturer. This interactive webinar, together with the one to one support available, gives a learning journey unique to your learning style and needs.

Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to;

  • Understand facilities management as a broad function
  • Understand how to address complex, non-routine problems
  • Develop skills required to effectively manage a team

Why should I study this course?

An IWFM qualification, enables career progression and improves your earning potential within the industry. It is a nationally and internationally recognised qualification in the field of facilities management which enhances your credibility in the workplace. This qualification will provide you with knowledge and skills that are aligned to the Professional Standards.

Here are some reasons to choose to study with Portobello:

  • Accelerated programme completing your professional body qualification in five months.
  • Career focused qualifications – our courses lead to awards that offer you the opportunity of industry focused qualifications.
  • This qualification offers you the opportunity for advanced entry to facilities management degree programme.
  • Realistic entry requirements – our entry requirements are reflective of the academic ability needed to successfully complete this course. These are clearly stated and remain static regardless of demand for places.
  • Individualised support – we fit your learning model with support available when you need it throughout your learning journey.
  • SMART assessments – we use a range of assessments for each module designed to support a broad range of learning styles, giving you the opportunity to excel.
  • Industry expert tutors – our tutors are all industry practitioners connecting research and theory with industry practice throughout their lectures.
  • Condensed scheduling – we value your time by ensuring your timetable is optimised for delivery.
  • Affordable payment options – all our courses offer you the option to choose an easy payment plan supporting you to spread the cost out over your learning journey.

Who will recognise my qualification?

Upon completion of this course, you will be awarded the IWFM Level 4 Certificate in Facilities Management. This is equivalent to an award at level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Qualifications Frameworks in Ireland and the UK

The Irish and UK qualifications authorities have collaborated on initiatives that promote the transparency, recognition and mobility of qualifications between our respective jurisdictions. The qualifications authorities in the UK and Ireland have agreed the qualifications frameworks in operation, Brexit will not impact this agreement. Further guidance on this framework is available here.

IWFM

What will I study during this IWFM Level 4 Certificate in Facilities Management course?

The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to use as a facilities manager in a range off complex FM environments. The IWFM Level 4 Certificate will give you a thorough understanding of facilities management within the context of an organisation. You will develop capability to manage health and safety issues within your own area of FM. You will learn to identify areas of risk and develop an understanding of core elements of risk management. You will gain an understanding financial management in context of FM and develop core skills of people management.

  • Overview of Facilities Management

    This unit enables learners to develop an understanding of the scope and extent of the facilities management function and the range of associated services, the roles and responsibilities in different organisations and contexts as well as the importance of the contribution of facilities management in both societal and economic contexts.

  • Managing Health & Safety in Own Area of FM

    This unit enables learners to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace and the Facilities Manager’s role and responsibilities in monitoring and reviewing safety systems.

  • Risk Management in FM

    This unit enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles, techniques and methodologies of risk management in a range of scenarios and the Facilities Manager’s role in business continuity planning and disaster recovery.

  • FM Strategy

    This unit enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the drivers, tools and principals involved in developing and monitoring facilities management strategies in relation to risk profiles and the overall business strategy.

  • Design Principles for Sustainability

    Core Module – 20 credits at Level 9

    Underpinning effective sustainability management requires those responsible for the workplace to understand how to implement sustainability policy and re-think the manner in which they discharge their duties. Examining sustainable practices, across different size organisations and economic sectors, supports the development and understanding needed, to develop more effective approaches. This ensures sustainability policies can be progressed for managing the non-core business activities whilst also aligning with the core business strategies.

    This module covers the following;

    The methods and implementation of sustainability practices for improved building performance

    Production and consumption – the value chain and processes for sourcing, producing and consuming sustainably

    Compliance and best practice in sustainability

    The role of leadership and communication for change action.

Who will I learn from?

Programme Manager

Gerry Kelly

For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer Service, Corporate and Social Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence in State and Semi State Bodies. Prior to working in the Public Sector, he worked in the Printing Industry where he introduced the first computer setting facility to the Commercial Printing Sector in Ireland. He was also Ireland’s Graphic Designer of the Year.

Working with Portobello Institute for the past 7 years he is Programme Manager for the Facilities Management BSc and MSc Programmes. He also provides student support and mentoring on the Institutes IWFM Programmes along with lecturing on the Institutes CSR, Customer Relations, Strategic Management and Risk Management Programmes. His main reason for supporting Portobello is to continue working with people on their personal and career development while sharing with them his world of work experiences.

Gerry has direct hands-on and tutoring experience of almost 20 years in the areas of Customer Service, Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility and has studied Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility at Northwestern University Chicago; Advanced Strategic Management and International Marketing at the International Management Development Institute, Geneva; Commerce at UCD and Senior Executive Development, Irish Management Institute.

Working with Multi-National Corporations in Ireland, the US and Europe he designed, developed, tutored and implemented over 100 Corporate and Social Responsibility, Customer Service, Education, Emotional Intelligence and Cross Border Programmes targeted at influencing and improving the work opportunities and lives of people living in the Inner Cities of Belfast and Dublin.

Personal Academic Tutor

Each student is assigned a personal academic tutor to support you throughout your learning journey. They are available to offer you telephone and email support at any time. You can arrange to meet them for further one to one guidance at a time convenient to you.

Many of our past graduates have found it is the opportunity to ask a simple question, seek direction and submit a draft of their assessment that supported them most to successful completion. Emailing your tutor at any stage during your programme to ask a query or submit a draft of your assessment supports you to achieve your personal best throughout your studies with Portobello.

This level of one to one support is a particular benefit to choosing Portobello as your Institute of choice to complete your studies.

Dan Murphy

 Dan Murphy | Managing Director – Galway Bay Hotel | Guest Speaker to Facilities Management  Event Programs

Dan Murphy, guest speaker on our facilities management led special events & webinars , is the long-standing Managing Director of the high-profile Galway Bay Hotel. As a guest speaker on a number of our Facilities Management events, he gives wonderful industry insight and opportunity to our students.

Dan has a wealth of experience having held senior management roles in Four-star and Five-star hotels in the US and in Ireland. Throughout Dan’s early career days he gained very valuable Five-star experience in prestigious hotels such as Adare Manor and Ashford Castle. Following on from his graduation from MTU in the early ’90s Dan worked for 5 years with the Hilton Hotel group in North America working his way through the management ranks in the Chicago Hilton & Towers Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria in New York. On his return to Ireland in 1997 he took up a position of Operations Manager in the Rochestown Park Hotel in his hometown of Cork city before taking the role of General Manager in the Galway Bay Hotel in early 1999. Dan quickly settled into this hotel, making Galway city home and quickly establishing the Galway Bay Hotel as one of the leading 4-star hotels in the country. To date, Dan and his team have achieved more than 50 awards for the Galway Bay Hotel, including best Four-Star Hotel in Ireland on a number of occasions, Deloitte Best Managed Company, Best Employer in Galway this year and indeed the Irish Hospitality Institute Hotel Manager of the Year. However, Dan would say that his biggest achievements is guiding a thriving business through many crises such as 9/11, financial down turns, recessions, water crises, Covid pandemic and not only weathering the storm but ensuring a stronger and leaner business. Dan really enjoys interacting with people within our industry, learning and sharing his experiences inside and outside of the lecture theatre.

 

 

Sharon Malone

Sharon Malone | Marketing & Digital Media Manager | Guest Speaker to Facilities Management Events

Meet Sharon Malone, Environmentally focused and project managing, we are delighted to to have her as a guest Speaker to our numerous Facilities Management special events & webinars. Her wealth of industry insight is a great asset to our students.

Combining two of her passions, a love for County Clare and a strong interest in environmental sustainability, Sharon is very much at home in her role as Marketing & Digital Media Manager in The Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennis tymon.  Sharon has a degree in Marketing from Trinity College, and as the marketing environment evolved, she upskilled with a diploma in Digital Marketing.  Working for the family-owned hotel in North Clare means she can use these skills to promote the Falls Hotel and County Clare as a destination.

Sustainability is at the heart of all that The Falls Hotel does.  Sharon has headed up the Green Team in the hotel since early 2019.  One of the biggest sustainability projects they took on was to install a hydro electric turbine on the river running alongside the hotel.  A 220kilowatt hydro turbine was installed and when the river is in full flow, they get 100% of their electricity needs from the river, dramatically reduced their dependency on carbon fuels.  In March 2021, the property was certified as a carbon neutral property by GreenMark.ie, through Green Hospitality Ireland.  In a five year period, through many green initiatives, they reduced their carbon emmissions by approximately 90%.  The moment you arrive on to the 50 acre property, you are reducing your own carbon footprint!

Niamh Clonan

Niamh Clonan | Waste Management Expert | Guest Speaker to Facilities Management Events

Niamh Clonan is a Senior Account Manager at Thorntons Recycling, Ireland’s largest family-run waste company. She is responsible for managing a large account portfolio, including Government, Construction, Blue Chip and Multinational clients. We are delighted to have her as a guest speaker to numerous Facilities Management events and webinars. Her insights prove invaluable to our students.

A Graduate of the Marketing Institute of Ireland and with her extensive background in sales, account management, and waste management spanning over 20 years, Niamh brings invaluable expertise in serving diverse commercial sectors, including facility and property management.

 

How will I learn?

The Difference between Blended and Online with Webinars Delivery Modes

There are two delivery mode options to study facilities management courses in Portobello Institute.

Blended learning offers you the opportunity to study with lectures delivered at the weekends. This condensed scheduling is specifically designed to fit into your life as a working facilities management professional.

All online lectures are recorded for you to catch-up later. You may have the option to attend a lecture delivered onsite – these onsite lectures will simultaneously be delivered online and will also be recorded so you can customise your learning journey – attend on-site, online, or catch-up later.

Online with Webinars – lectures are delivered online and may be schedule during the evening or at weekends. You will not be required to attend on-site lectures if you are enrolled on a course with this delivery mode. All lectures are delivered online and are recorded so you can catch-up later.

Having the flexibility to choose whether you attend a lecture as it is taking place or to catch up later means you can seamlessly access and fit education into your life whilst still continuing with your everyday life.

Delivery Mode

The IWFM Level 4 Certificate option has been specifically designed for delivery by online learning with live interactive webinar sessions. It is very suited to you if you have a busy work and home life and want to fit study around this.

During the induction, you will be given your log-in details to the online portal, “ePortobello”. Here you will find course notes, reading lists, articles of interest and assessment guidelines. The content is structured in an easy to “find and follow” format. You will need basic computer skills such as searching the internet and typing a word document. The webinars are scheduled every 2nd week on the same evening to give structure to your learning journey and encourage you to continue to progress through the programme. The break between webinars allows you time to work on the assessment.

There is one to one tutor support available to you during your learning journey. You can upload your assessments and your support tutor will give you feedback on whether you are on the right track. Online learning allows you to study at your time with support available when you need it. Integrated throughout the programme are webinars, designed to give you the connection between theory and practice in facilities management.

What is a Webinar?
A webinar, in the context of online learning, is a lecturer delivering a presentation or class online to a group of students. We use specifically designed e-learning software so you can participate in the class just as if you were present in the same room. You can ask a question of the lecturer at any stage during the class. The software is designed with “break-out rooms” where you can discuss a topic or complete a group exercise with a smaller group from your class. You will need a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone that has internet connection, an audio facility so you can hear and speak during the class and a camera so your lecturer and fellow class participants can see you. The webinar is a secure online environment and only those permitted entry by the lecturer can gain access to the “classroom”. Webinars are recorded during each session and should you miss a session, you can catch up with the recorded session at a later date. You will only be able to access Webinars of the group you are assigned to.

 

Course Structure

This IWFM level 4 programme is available to study through webinars and online content. The content is available on “ePortobello” and is structured in an easy to follow “week by week” format.

The webinars are scheduled once per month to give structure to your learning journey and encourage you to continue to progress through the programme. The break between webinars allows you time to work on the assessment. It takes 5 months to complete the webinars with a further 6 weeks available for submission of assignments at the end of the course. Webinars are recorded and should you miss a session, you can catch up with the recorded session at a later date. You will only be able to access the webinars of the group you are assigned to.

A schedule is available here.

The programme commences with an induction webinar that gives you the details of what to expect throughout the course, how to access the information on ePortobello, how to contact your programme support team and an overview of the course and assessments you will complete during the 8 months of this programme. The induction session is held usually 3 – 5 days, prior to the start date of the course.

Tutor Support

You can email your tutor at any stage during the module to ask a simple query or submit a draft of your assessment. Our programme management team are always available to offer you telephone and email support and if you need to, you can arrange to meet them for further one to one guidance.

Many of our past graduates have found it is the opportunity to ask a simple question, seek direction and submit a draft of their assessment that supported them most to successful completion.  This level of one to one support is a particular benefit to choosing this mode of study. Portobello Institute has invested in a team of programme managers and tutors who are experienced sports therapy practitioners as well as qualified and knowledgeable educators. They are available to assist you at every stage of this programme.

Course Schedule - May 2024 Start Date

This course runs from the 13/05/24 – 21/09/24

IWFM L4– 13/05/2024 – 21/09/2024 (Saturday 9am- 3.30pm)
13th May 2024 Essential Assessment Tools New Cohort students
18/05/2024 FM4.02 FM Strategy
22/06/2024 FM4.06  – Risk Management
20/07/2024 FM4.01Overview of FM
17/08/2024 FM4.05 Managing Health and Safety in Own Area of FM
21/09/2024 FM4.19 Understanding Sustainability and environmental issues and their impact on FM
Course Schedule - September 2024 Start Date

This course runs from the 09/09/24 – 22/02/25

 

Date

Lecture Title

9th September 2024

Essential Assessment Tools New Cohort students ONLY Induction

21st September 2024

FM4.19 Understanding Sustainability and environmental issues and their impact on FM
   

19th October 2024

FM4.02 FM Strategy
   

23rd November 2024

FM4.06  – Risk Management
   

18th January 2025

FM4.01Overview of FM

22nd February 2025

FM4.05 Managing Health and Safety in Own Area of FM

Course Schedule - October 2024 Start Date

This course runs from the 14/10/24 – 22/03/25

Date  Lecture Title 
14/10/2024  Essential Assessment Tools New Cohort students ONLY Induction 
     
19th October 2024  FM4.02 FM Strategy 
     
23rd November 2024  FM4.06 – Risk Management 
     
18th January 2025  FM4.01Overview of FM 
     
22nd February 2025  FM4.05 Managing Health and Safety in Own Area of FM 
     
22nd March 2025  FM4.19 Understanding Sustainability and environmental issues and their impact on FM 
     

How will I be assessed?

Assignments are work-based, reflecting live business projects and activities. These are the core assessment techniques used for this qualification.

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Career prospects

Gain advanced entry into year 2 of our BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management

Holders of an IWFM level 4 certificate can gain advanced entry into year 2 of our BSc (Hons) Facilities & Workplace Management degree. This means with two years of further study you can hold an honours degree in facilities management.

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It is important you make the right choice for you and choose the Institute and course that will best suit your needs.

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How do I apply?

The IWFM Level 4 programme is ideal for professionals working at an operational management level, responsible for managing day-to-day operations either in-house or outsourced. It is also suitable for those aspiring to work in such a role that currently work within the FM profession.

Our experienced course adviser team are available to support you with your programme choice. If you are unsure if this programme is right for you, please email your cv to [email protected] for further advice or call him on 01-892-0036. We will support you to map your experience to date and any previous educational experience you may have to the IWFM programmes so that you can select the course best suited to your career ambition and educational experience. We will support you to map your experience to date and any previous educational experience you may have to the IWFM programmes so that you can select the course best suited to your career ambition and educational experience.

Application Process

Step 1

Complete the online booking form.

Step 2

Applicants will be contacted for confirmation of the entry criteria.

Step 3

Confirmation of a place will be given to applicants upon reviewal of their application.

Fees & Payment Options

Fees

Course Price

Year 1 base fee

€2,995.00

Overall Course Price

Total amount due

€2,995.00

Easy Payment Plan

Payment Option 1

30% deposit payment (€927.00), followed by 2 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €95.

  • €1,081.50 due in month 1
  • €1,081.50 due in month 2
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Available Courses

Course Delivery Mode Start Date Duration Fees Per Year
Course
 IWFM Level 4 Cert in Facilities Management 		Delivery Mode
Online with live lectures
Start Date
 13th May 2024 		Duration
 5 months 		Fees Per Year
 €2,995.00
Course
 IWFM Level 4 Cert in Facilities Management 		Delivery Mode
Online with live lectures
Start Date
 9th September 2024 		Duration
 5 months 		Fees Per Year
 €2,995.00
Course
 IWFM Level 4 Cert in Facilities Management 		Delivery Mode
Online with live lectures
Start Date
 14th October 2024 		Duration
 5 months 		Fees Per Year
 €2,995.00

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