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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
Distance Education - CallaghanSemester 2
TMC Educational GroupSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011

This course investigates the theory and practice of facilities management. Elements of strategic and operational facilities management will be discussed in the context of technology, cost, legal/contract, environmental and performance management.

Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Identify the evolving nature of facilities management functions and practice
- Relate facilities management functions and practice to the effectiveness of core and non-core operations of business organisations
- Develop strategic business directions and prepare strategic facilities management plans
- Prepare operational facilities management plans.
Content
- Introduction to facilities management
- Strategic facilities management
- Operational facilities management
- Location and space management
- Building systems maintenance management
- Knowledge and information and communication technology management
- Contract management
- Cost management for facilities operations
- Change and culture management
- Performance management
Replacing Course(s)
This replaces and makes amendments to the existing 20 credit course ARBE4322 Facilities Management Theory and Practice
Transition
ARBE4322 Facilities Management Theory and Practices to ARBE4303 Facilities Management
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Not applicable
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Reports
Two reports focusing on facilities management practice, strategic facilities planning and operational facilities planning.
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for ARBE4303