Diploma In Facility And Environmental Services
(Awarded By Birningham Academy) 

Objectives 

The aims of this syllabus are to build learner’s skillset with the technologies required to supervise building operations and services such as landscaping, waste and hygiene services and workplace safety systems.
Learn to supervise junior employees, correct usage of cleaning chemicals, manage customers, correct methodologies to maintain cleanliness of property and waste disposal which includes separation of recyclables and gain insight to new technologies created for this industry e.g., cleaning robots. You will also learn the various types of risks supervision, fire hazards and fire safety measures for facilities and environmental services.

Entry Requirements

1) Age: 16 and above

2) Language: Obtained at least a pass (defined as C6 and above) at GCE O-Level English or Pass in placement test or equivalent

3) Academic Level: Obtained at least a pass (defined as C6 and above) at GCE O-Level in any three subjects or equivalent

Subjects

1. Customer Management
2. Workplace Safety and Health System Management
3. Handling Cleaning Chemicals
4. Equipment and Inventory Management
5. Introduction to Effective Supervision of Staff
6. Introduction to Marketing for Business Owners
7. Industrial Attachment or Project Assignment (if unable to obtain placement for IA)

Course Duration

Full-time, 12 months (6 months theoretical/face-to-face lessons + 6 months industrial attachment), Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day

** At the end of the 6 months theoretical lessons, learners will beplaced on industrial Attachment. For learners that are not eligible for industrial Attachment due to whatever reason, learners will be placed on a project work

Intakes

Please note that prospective students are advised to submit their application at least 6 weeks before the start date.

Manner of Teaching

Lectures, tutorial, discussion strategies, teamwork

Average Teacher – Student Ratio

1:73 (maximum)

Manner of assessment / examination

End-of-module written examination, internship and/or project assignment

Criteria for Graduation

Complete course and all modules must obtain at least 50%

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Criteria for Progression

Complete course and at least 5 modules obtained at least 50%

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Progression Pathway

Not applicable

Criteria for Award

Complete course and all modules must obtain at least 50%

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Award

Diploma in Facility and Environmental Services

Awarding Body

Birmingham Academy

Document Required for Course Application

• Photocopy of Passport

• Two recent passport sized photographs (with white background)

• One certified true copy of highest educational certificate

• One certified true copy of highest educational results transcript

where Student Pass application is to be applied, the following documents must be provided.

• One certified true copy of birth certificate

• Bank Statements/Fixed Deposit for visa required nationals

• Photocopy of parents’ passport (If below 18 years old)

• Certified true copy of working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month. (If unemployed, provide parents’ or spouse’s working testimonials)

Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.