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Advanced Diploma in Facility Management at Academy for Facility Management (Pty) Ltd (A4FM)

Academy for Facility Management (Pty) Ltd (A4FM), South Africa

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma in Facility Management (NQF Level 7, 120 credits) is intended for managers who wish to take responsibility for the overall management of the FM function in the organisation. It completes the Academy's NQF 5 to NQF 7 learning path in FM and is presented part-time by distance learning.

Duration: 24 months part-time (maximum 4 years)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: Revolving annual cycle; can start at any time during the year  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Foundational modules (Orientation, Business Communication and Research) plus FM Theory, Management for Facility Managers, FM Maintenance Management, FM Soft Services Management, FM Space Planning and Management, and a summative Capstone. Work-integrated learning is required in the workplace.

Career pathways

Enables facility managers to achieve top professional registration and recognition in the FM industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 years of senior-level FM experience, plus an NQF Level 6 qualification in FM or a cognate field (e.g. Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Construction or Civil Engineering, or Occupational Diploma / Advanced Certificate in FM, with an average of at least 60% for final-year subjects), or an appropriate diploma or bachelor's degree in a cognate field via a CAT application. A 3-module bridging course is available for those not accepted.

ZAR 74,240 for the whole programme (2027). 2027/8 once-off tuition for the full programme if paid in advance. Excludes the annual registration fee (R3 470) and textbooks. Source

Students can start at any time agreed with the Academy; the Higher Certificate is offered on a continual revolving schedule and students may register at any time during the year.

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