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Higher Certificate in Facilities Management at Academy for Facility Management (Pty) Ltd (A4FM)

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

Programme overview

The Higher Certificate in Facilities Management (NQF Level 5, 120 credits) is intended for FM supervisors and managers who wish to expand their specialised knowledge and skills. The focus is on the FM functions in the organisation, the FM tools required and Service Level Agreements. It is offered by distance learning in a hybrid mode with online lecturer sessions.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 18-24 months part-time (maximum 3 years)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: Continuous revolving schedule; can register any time during the year  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Two foundational modules (Orientation, Research Methodology) plus seven core modules: FM Consumer and Communication, Health and Safety for Facilities Managers, FM Theory, Building Maintenance for FM, FM Soft Services, Financial Management for FM, and Space Planning and Management for FM. Every module has a work-integrated learning component.

Career pathways

Supports people employed in, or planning to be employed in, facility management in a supervisory or entry-level management capacity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A valid Senior Certificate (Grade 12); or, without a Senior Certificate, over 23 years of age with relevant experience in Facility Management (job description and CV required). Students need reliable internet access and basic computer literacy.

ZAR 61,490 for the whole programme (2027). 2027 tuition for all seven modules (R5 080 per 10-credit module, R10 266 per 20-credit module). Excludes the annual registration fee (R3 470 in the programme's cost table) and the prescribed Financial Management textbook. 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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