Programme Specification for Foundation Degree Facilities Management

Programme Specification for Foundation Degree Facilities

Management

1. Awarding Institution / Body LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY 2. Teaching Institution LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING 3. Programme Accredited by NONE

4. Final Award Foundation Degree

5. Programme Title Foundation Degree Facilities Management

6. UCAS Code N/A

7. QAA Benchmarking Group 1 Construction, property and surveying

(2008)

2 University Taxonomy of Assessment Domains

3 The Professional Competencies of the British Institute for Facilities Management.

4 Foundation Degree qualification benchmark

8. Aims of the Programme

The course provides a broad-based education enabling successful students to enter into careers in Facilities Management. In particular, the course aims to:

 Prepare students for a range of technical, professional and management careers in Facilities Management

 Enable students to make an immediate contribution in their employment  Develop a range of skills and techniques essential for successful

performance in working life

9. Specific learning outcomes

The course provides opportunities for students to:

 Understand the theories, principles, and techniques applicable to the relevant areas of study;

 Adopt an inquiring approach to study and be capable of operating as effective and self directed learners;

 Understand and apply theory and practice in relation to the appropriate vocational domains to provide a foundation for life-long learning;

 Gather and analyse information and generate imaginative and rational solutions;

 Demonstrate critical understanding and capability appropriate to initial engagement in professional or vocational practice

Evidence to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes

Achievement is evidenced through some or all of the following assessment methods:

 Coursework Assignments (including structured tasks, presentations, practical work, reports and essays)

 Group Projects

 Individual Projects (including self assessment)  Phase Examinations

 End Examinations

10. Programme structures & requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards.

The course is made up of a range of modules. Each module is worth 15 credit points. A level normally comprises 120 credits or eight modules.

The university regulations allows for a range of awards:

Foundation Degree Facilities Management – Target award (240 credit points - 120 credit points at Level 4 and 120 credit points at level 5)

Diploma – Contained award (180 credit points - 120 credit points at Level 4 and 60 credit points at Level 5)

Certificate of Higher Education – Contained award (120 credit points at Level 4) Certificate – Contained award (60 credit points at Level 4)

Level 4

 Personal & Professional Skills 1  Introduction to Project Management  Energy & Utility Management

 Property & Building Services Management  Experiential Learning 1

 QM & Customer Care

 Property & Space Management

 Elective (Work-based learning to cover either Information & Knowledge Management or Suppliers & Specialists or Support Services Operations) Level 5

 Supply Chain Management  Personal & Professional Skills 2  Experiential Learning 2

 Elective  Risk & Value

 Management Human Resources  Contracts & Procurement

 Sustainability & Environmental Issues

11. Support for learning

 Course Handbook and Module Guides  College Student Services

 Professional Counselling Service

 Student Email and personal access to Course Leaders, Module Tutors and other academic staff

 Divisional Office for administrative inquiries and help  Skills for Learning materials - ‘on line’ and in the Libraries;

 Learning Support for students with learning and other disabilities (e.g. dyslexia)

12 Criteria for admission Certified Entry

Applicants for the Foundation Degree in Facilities Management should normally be in possession of:

1 A Level or

Advanced GNVQ or NVQ Level 3 or

Modern Apprenticeship or

Other qualifications at the discretion of the Course Team

Employment

All students on the Foundation Degree should be in relevant employment in Facilities Management

Admissions via Experience

Applicants with relevant work/professional or other appropriate experience can apply to join the course on the basis of that experience. The learning derived from experience needs to be identified and its relevance considered by the Admissions Tutor. Further information about this process is available on request.

Admissions with Advanced Standing

Applicants who have successfully completed the BIFM Part One examinations will be credited with the equivalent of 2 modules at Level Four of the Foundation Degree

Applicants who have successfully completed the BIFM Part Two examinations will be credited with the equivalent of 2 modules at Level Four of the Foundation Degree and 4 modules at Level 5 of the Foundation Degree

Other admission with Advanced Standing may be permitted on the basis of recognition of prior accredited (certificated) learning.

An applicant may be admitted through recognition of prior accredited (certificated) learning where the University is satisfied that the applicant:

 has fulfilled some of the assessment requirements of the programme of study through successfully completing a different, equivalent, programme of study; and

 by completing the remaining requirements of the FD will be able to meet the learning outcomes of the programme of study and attain the standard required for the award.

 systematic reflection on experience

 the writing of clear statements about the learning achieved through experience

 the collection and collation of evidence to support these statements. For further details on Admission with Advanced Standing refer to the University Academic Regulations and Procedures.

Overseas Applicants

Students whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences that are equivalent to those detailed will be considered and are welcome to apply. In addition to these, students will also have to demonstrate that their standard of English is at IELTS 6.0 or better, with no skill below 5.0.

13. Evaluation and improvement of quality and standards

Evaluation takes place at module and course level and is monitored at College, School, Faculty and University level.

Mechanisms for review and evaluation:

 Module Leader’s Report (feedback questionnaire and staff report)  University Student Evaluation questionnaire

 College Student Perception of Course Survey  External Examiner Reports

 Staff appraisals

 Employer Liaison Forums

 Critical Appraisal/Periodic Review  University Course Approval

Overarching responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards:

 Module Teams

 Course Management Teams

 Course Committees (includes student representatives)  Faculty Board

 Faculty Board Monitoring Sub-Committee  Research Ethics Sub-Committee

 Board of Examiners

 Staff development: subject updating, learning and teaching  College/course/group staff away days and team meetings  Module evaluations

 Major/minor modifications

 Continuing process of updating the Programme Specification

 Continuing process of alignment with relevant Benchmarking Statements.

14. Regulations of assessment

The general Assessment Regulations are provided in the University Academic Principles and Regulations. These can be accessed through the university website.

Summary of assessment requirements:

 University Standard Assessment Regulations apply.

Summary of marks and interpretation for Foundation Degree classification:

≥ 70% Distinction 60-69% Merit 40-59% Pass < 40% Fail

External Examiners:

One External Examiner is normally appointed to the Foundation Degree Facilities Management course. This role will be in line with the University’s Academic Principles and Regulations, with a particular focus on:

 The approval of examination papers and assignment briefs;

 The review of examination scripts and course work and moderation of cohort marks as necessary;

 Reporting on aspects of quality and standards.

 Attending the Examination Committee/Board of Examiners  Ensuring fairness, equity and justice for students.

15. Indicators of programme quality

 University course approval.  Annual/periodic reviews

 Enhancement & Development Boards  External Examiners reports

Please Note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might

reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the specific learning outcomes, indicative content, and the teaching learning and assessment methods of each study unit or module can be found at [1) www.leedsmet.ac.uk 2) in module study guides 3) in the course/student handbook.] The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked within the independent review processes undertaken by the Quality Assurance Agency.