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HNC: Facilities Management

This qualification is suitable for you if you are employed within the Facilities Management sector and working in or seeking to progress to a supervisory and/or management role.

Course information

Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Evenings only and weekends

Location:

  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • Part time/evening classes - online. The course is delivered over 2 years. You will study 6 credits in the first year and 6 credits in the second year.

Who is this course for?

The course is designed to any individuals that are already working in a facilities environment, and would like to further their knowledge about the field. The course is also designed to individuals that would like to progress in their career within this field.

What skills will I learn?

  • The course enables you to develop the knowledge necessary in a facilities environment: people and stakeholder management, sustainability, strategy, health and safety, finance
  • At the same time, the course is enhancing a wide range of employability skills like effective communication, time management, problem solving and collaboration.

What will I study?

The specific aims of the HNC in Facilities Management are to develop your knowledge and skills in relation to: 

  • The role of Facilities Manager
  • The role and management of support services operations within a Facilities Management context
  • Stakeholder relationships and the Facilities Manager's role in the management of these 
  • Health and Safety in relation to Facilities Management
  • Sustainability and environmental issues and their impact within a Facilities Management environment
  • The management of people both within individual teams and the wider Facilities Management industry
  • Project management as a tool for Facilities Managers
  • Financial management within a Facilities Managers context
  • Facilities management strategy and its use within the business environment

Application Information

What further study options are available?

Although we do not offer the HND Facilities, you can expand your management skills by undertaking CMI qualifications.

What career opportunities are there?

Supervisory and management roles in a facilities environment