INTRODUCTION
Did you know that the global Facilities Management industry’s growth is expected to be worth over US$2 Trillion by 2030? (Sources: IMARC, Mordor Intelligence, Market Research)
Furthermore, the US national salary for a Facility Manager can range between US$44,000 and US$77,000 per year. Today there are countless opportunities in Facilities Management across all sectors and businesses. Entry into this profession is relatively easy.
Let the School of Higher Education help you seize these opportunities with an ACTT recognized Diploma.
Formalise your qualifications as a Facilities Management Professional as we teach you the fundamentals of:
- Redefining physical and now virtual work spaces to be more pleasing and productive, as well as decreasing the company’s carbon footprint.
- Ensuring that the organization’s facilities meet the needs of its employees, customers and operations.
- Leading the security, maintenance and services of the organization.
The Future of Facilities Management is right now!
*A Diploma will be awarded to students upon the successful completion of all teaching sessions.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn the following in this Diploma in Facilities Management:
- Learn the process of Facilities Management of commercial and industrial buildings. Students will be exposed to a logical progression and development of knowledge from basic introductory material to more advanced concepts relating to the technology involved in Facilities Management.
- Understand the principles of Facilities Management, covering management of assets and principles of sustainability.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of contemporary and rationalized traditional Facilities Management and its application.
- Acquire the basic Facilities Management jargon for an understanding of other applied subjects, e.g., estimating, construction planning, and integration of services.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of contemporary and rationalized traditional Facilities Management and its application to medium span, low-rise commercial and industrial buildings.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the main materials and structural systems used in buildings, relative to Facilities Management.
- Consider the ethical and professional responsibilities of Facilities Managers.
- Learn about Facilities Management performance and determine how the performance can be improved.
- Explain how user needs can be evaluated and the influence of the procurement process on Facilities Management.
- Provide Facilities Management advice and support to construction and development project works.
- Use standard measurement skills to describe and quantify a variety of construction works.
ENTRY POINTS
Application Dates
SHEL’s Diploma in Facilities Management has three intakes each year:
- January
- April
- September
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SHEL’s Diploma in Facilities Management is divided into 2 Semesters, of 4 months each:
- Semester 1 runs from September to December
- Semester 2 runs from January to April.
Semester 1 Start Date: September 2026
- 2.5 hours per Class Session
- Classes are 4 Days a Week (Mon – Thur)
- 15 Class Sessions
- 4 Exams
- Semester Duration: September 2026 – December 2026
Diploma in Facilities Management Modules: Semester 1
| MODULES | COURSE CODE | CLASS DAY & TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Management, Health & Safety | 2000 EMHS | Mondays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Property Planning and Development | 2000 PPD | Tuesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Construction Site Establishment | 2000 CSE | Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Construction Technology | 2000 CT | Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
Semester 2 Start Date: January 2027
- 2.5 hours per Class Session
- Classes are 4 Days a Week (Mon – Thur)
- 15 Class Sessions
- 4 Exams
- Semester Duration: January 2027 – April 2027
Diploma in Facilities Management Modules: Semester 2
| MODULES | COURSE CODE | CLASS DAY & TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 2000 ME | Mondays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Facilities Management Principles | 2000 FMP | Tuesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Building Refurbishment and Maintenance | 2000 BRM | Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Asset Maintenance Management | 2000 AAM | Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This Diploma in Facilities Management targets professionals engaged as:
- Maintenance / Facilities Managers
- Engineers/ Construction Supervisors and Managers
- Junior Construction Managers
- Architectural and Construction Planner
- Practicing Facilities Professionals
- Persons Seeking Career Enhancement
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Direct Entry Criteria
Students MUST possess at least ONE of the following:
- Certificate in a related discipline from an accredited institution – OR
- SHEL’s Built Environment Certificate
- 2 CAPE / GCE A’Level Subjects
Mature Entry Criteria
In order to be considered for Mature Entry, Students MUST possess:
- 3 Years Experience in a Facility Management Environment
- Be over the age of 21
PROGRAMME FEES
SHEL’s Diploma in Facility Management costs:
- TT$6,500.00 per Semester – Inclusive of Exam and Processing Fees
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