Level 3 Facilities Management Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a facilities role, applying what you learn directly to your job. The course covers health and safety, risk management, procurement, sustainability, space planning, energy management, property and asset management, and services such as catering, cleaning, security, and building maintenance. It typically takes 12 months to complete. This level 3 facilities management qualification suits those already working in a supervisory or first-line management capacity.
Who this course is for
Facilities management professionals are responsible for services that support business. Their roles can cover management of a wide range of areas including:health and safety, risk management, business continuity, procurement,
sustainability, space planning, energy, property and asset management. They are typically responsible for activities such as catering, cleaning, building maintenance, environmental services, security and reception.
Entry requirements
Learners will normally be practicing supervisory or first line management or may be progressing from a Level 2 qualification in Facilities Services.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in health and safety management within a facilities context.
You'll learn how to manage risk and support business continuity planning.
You'll understand procurement processes and supplier management.
You'll apply sustainability principles to facilities operations.
You'll manage space planning, energy use, and property and asset management.
You'll oversee services including catering, cleaning, security, and building maintenance.
You'll support environmental services and reception operations.
How you will learn
This is a work-based course. You learn on the job, applying knowledge and skills directly in your workplace. Assessment is through evidence gathered from your day-to-day role, which may include observations, professional discussions, and a portfolio of work. Your assessor will visit your workplace to review your practice and progress throughout the 12 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Train Together will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Facilities manager: overseeing all building and support services
Facilities supervisor: day-to-day management of site operations
Building services manager: managing maintenance and environmental systems
Health and safety coordinator: ensuring compliance across a site
Property manager: managing commercial or residential property portfolios
Operations manager: running support services across an organisation
Estates manager: managing facilities across multiple sites
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management: deepen your expertise and move into senior management roles.
Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship: broaden into general management if your role expands beyond facilities.
NEBOSH General Certificate: strengthen your health and safety knowledge, valued across facilities and estates roles.
