IWFM Level 3 Facilities Management
IWFM Level 3
Facilities Management
A great fit for first-line managers and supervisors, as well as those new to facilities management, this qualification gives individuals a well-rounded understanding of the industry and how to navigate its operations and complexities, providing managers with the skills needed to complete tasks within their workplace and do so effectively.
Take a look below to understand which version of the IWFM Level 3 in Facilities Management is the best fit, and contact us to find out more.
Whether you choose the Award, Certificate or Diploma, everyone enrolled on the IWFM Level 3 qualification in Facilities Management will benefit from:
IWFM professional body membership
Professional body membership to IWFM, where you can gain access to special interest groups (SIG), research, white papers, thought-provoking articles, insider industry events, and access to the industry-leading publication, Facilitate.
Dedicated 121 support
121 support and assignment feedback from a coach with extensive knowledge of facilities management.
Choose your qualification size
The IWFM Level 3 qualification in Facilities Management can be completed as an Award, Certificate or Diploma. The below table will help you to understand the difference between the three options, and ensure you are making the right choice for your development!
| Award | Certificate | Diploma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of online workshops | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| Number of assignments | 2 (total word count of approx 12,000 words) | 6 (total word count of approx 24,000 words) | 10 (total word count of approx 43,000 words) |
| Course length | 4 months | 8 months | 12 months |
| Total qualification time | 110 hours | 280 hours | 480 hours |
| Credit value | 11 | 28 | 48 |
| IWFM professional body membership | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cost | £790 plus VAT | £1350 plus VAT | £2100 plus VAT |
Choose what you learn
Whether you are studying for the Award, Certificate or Diploma, there are a certain number of credits you need to complete in order to achieve the qualification - this is what 'credit value' means.
Once you have established whether you want to complete an Award, Certificate or Diploma, you need to select the units you are going to complete. We have listed these for you in the table below. Use the above guidance to choose your units, to total the number of credits required for your qualification!
Mandatory units
| Unit name | Credit value | Award | Certificate | Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to FM | 6 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Corporate social responsibility and sustainability in FM | 4 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Customer and stakeholder relations in FM | 5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Specification and procurement of facilities supplies and services | 6 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Health and safety responsibilities in FM | 6 | ✔ |
Optional units
| Unit name | Credit value |
|---|---|
| Manage operational performance in FM | 4 |
| Project management within FM operations | 5 |
| Budget management of FM operations | 4 |
| Understanding FM within context of an organisation | 4 |
| Understanding support services operations in an organisation | 3 |
| Space allocation in current facilities | 4 |
| Building maintenance in FM | 5 |
| Understand the estate management function | 4 |
| Contribute to disaster recovery and contingency planning | 5 |
| Understanding access management and inclusion | 5 |
| Leadership, management and personal development | 9 |
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