Programme Overview

The Diploma in Facilities Management equips learners with a broad foundation relevant to facilities operations, organisational safety and risk management in private and public sector environments. It introduces the principles used to manage facilities responsibly while supporting organisational and community needs.

The programme covers environmental sustainability, research, risk management and project management. It is suitable for learners seeking to enter the facilities sector, strengthen their current knowledge or prepare for further study in a related discipline.

Key Highlights

• Develop a broad foundation in facilities management and operations.

• Understand how organisational and safety management support responsible facilities operations.

• Explore environmental sustainability within the built environment.

• Build foundational knowledge in research, risk management and project management.

• Study through a structured programme comprising six modules and 192 contact hours.

• Choose between full time and part time study modes.

Potential Employment Opportunities

Depending on the learner’s prior experience, individual capabilities and the requirements of employers, graduates may explore entry level or support roles such as:

• Facilities Management Assistant

• Facilities Operations Assistant

• Property Operations Assistant

• Maintenance Coordination Assistant

• Workplace Safety Support Assistant

• Project Support Assistant

Employment outcomes are not guaranteed and remain subject to individual merit and employer requirements.

Target Audience

This programme may be suitable for:

• School leavers who wish to begin their studies in facilities management.

• Working adults seeking a formal qualification and broader knowledge of facilities operations.

• Personnel working in facilities, safety, maintenance, property or operations who wish to strengthen their professional foundation.

• Mature applicants with relevant working experience who meet the stated entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following entry routes:

• A minimum of three GCE Ordinary Level passes, including English at Grade C6 or better.

• An international secondary qualification at Year 10 level, with passes in three subjects including English.

• Mature applicants who are at least 25 years old, have at least three years of working experience, and pass the College Entry Proficiency Test.

• All applications are subject to the College’s admission assessment and verification of supporting documents.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the Diploma in Facilities Management, learners must:

• Achieve at least 80% attendance.

• Complete all required learning and assessment activities.

• Pass the written examination and assignment for all six modules.

• Fulfil all academic and administrative requirements of the College.

Programme Details

• Study modes: Full time and part time

• Full time duration: 8 months

• Full time schedule: 5 days per week, 3 hours per day

• Part time duration: 12 months

• Part time schedule: 1 day per week, 4 hours per day

• Total contact hours: 192 hours, including assessments

• Class delivery mode: Face to face

• Minimum attendance: 80%

• Teacher to student ratio: 1:11

• Full time course fee: S$3,600

• Full time application fee: S$200, non refundable

• Full time total published fee: S$3,800, including the application fee

• Part time course fee: S$2,700

• Part time application fee: S$300, non refundable

• Part time total published fee: S$3,000, including the application fee

All fees are payable in Singapore dollars. The applicable payment schedule, refund terms and other conditions will be stated in the Student Contract and the College’s published fee and refund policies.

Programme Modules

The programme comprises six modules. Each module carries 32 contact hours, including assessment.

Module 1. Introduction to Facilities Management

Introduces the purpose, scope and key functions of facilities management.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 2. Organization and Safety Management

Explores organisational practices and safety management within facilities operations.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 3. Environmental Sustainability Management

Examines environmental responsibility and sustainability in the management of facilities.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 4. Understanding the Research Process

Introduces the main stages and principles involved in conducting structured research.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 5. Risk Management

Develops foundational knowledge of risk identification, assessment and management techniques.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 6. Project Management

Introduces the principles used to plan, organise and support the delivery of projects.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Total programme contact hours: 192 hours, including assessments

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed through:

• Written examination, 50%

• Assignment, 50%

• All examinations and assessments are conducted by Louis Novaris College of Science & Technology.

Award to be Conferred

Learners who successfully meet the attendance, assessment and graduation requirements will be awarded the Diploma in Facilities Management by Louis Novaris College of Science & Technology.