Facilities Manager
Develop capable facilities managers who lead people, coordinate services, manage risk and support high-performing buildings.
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Develop capable facilities managers who lead people, coordinate services, manage risk and support high-performing buildings.
Apprentices develop occupational knowledge, skills and behaviours through planned training and meaningful workplace experience. The employer and Skillcert agree an individual plan after reviewing the role, prior learning and eligibility.
For employers, the programme provides a structured route to build capability, support consistent standards and develop existing or new staff.
Applying learning at work
Occupational learning is supported by relevant workplace responsibilities, employer involvement and regular progress reviews.
What apprentices will learn
Core areas of occupational development include:
Facilities operations
Plan, coordinate and monitor facilities services to meet operational needs and agreed service standards.
Leadership and people management
Support team performance, allocate responsibilities, coach colleagues and promote effective communication.
Health, safety and compliance
Identify operational risks, implement appropriate controls and maintain records to support compliance.
Supplier and contract management
Monitor service providers, review performance against agreed requirements and manage working relationships.
Budgets and financial awareness
Understand costs, monitor expenditure and contribute to effective resource planning.
Building performance
Use inspection findings, service data and feedback to identify maintenance and service priorities.
Sustainability and improvement
Support energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible procurement and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder engagement
Work with clients, occupiers, contractors and senior colleagues to resolve issues and communicate performance.
Who is this programme for?
New or existing employees in a suitable occupational role who need substantial new learning and can practise the required duties at work.
Benefits for employers
Develop confident staff, strengthen workforce capability and apply new learning directly to organisational needs.
Progression opportunities depend on the individual’s experience and future responsibilities.
How the apprenticeship works
Initial assessment
Agree the occupational role, starting point, learning needs and individual training plan.
Learning and application
Develop skills through planned training, workplace activity, feedback and reviews.
Gateway and completion
Complete the gateway process and demonstrate occupational competence through independent assessment.
Qualifications and requirements
Apprentices develop facilities management competence through workplace responsibilities involving service delivery, people, suppliers, compliance and improvement.
Assessment and completion
Independent assessment evaluates facilities management knowledge, operational leadership and professional practice. The published typical assessment period is 4 months.
Gateway
The employer and training provider review occupational readiness, evidence and any required qualifications.
Independent assessment
Complete the assessment methods specified by the approved assessment plan.
Outcome and progression
Receive the assessment outcome and consider appropriate progression.
Funding and employer responsibilities
The maximum funding band is £7,000. This is not a fixed fee or guaranteed employer grant.
Eligibility, employer contributions, training price and delivery arrangements are confirmed individually.
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Frequently asked questions
Can existing employees join?
Yes, if their role, prior learning and training needs meet the applicable eligibility rules.
How long is training?
The published typical training duration is 24 months; assessment time may be additional.
Is the funding band the price?
No. £7,000 is the maximum funding band. The agreed training price and any employer contribution are confirmed individually.
How is the apprenticeship assessed?
Independent assessment evaluates facilities management knowledge, operational leadership and professional practice. The published typical assessment period is 4 months.
How can I enquire?
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