Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Facilities Management 1
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV11112
Module leader: Andrew Smith
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module, you will gain a comprehensive overview of Facilities Management, exploring its key principles and how it contributes to the smooth operation of buildings and services. You will develop essential skills required in the field, learning how to manage facilities effectively. You will examine how various services contribute to effective Facilities Management. You will also explore strategies to improve Facilities Management implementation within organisations, ensuring best practices are followed and gain an understanding of how digital tools can enhance decision-making and service delivery in Facilities Management.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain the history and growth of facilities management as a specialisation within the property and construction sector.

LO2: Assess and recommend appropriate facilities management solutions of benefit to an organisation.

LO3: Apply a range of specialist techniques in planning the facilities management function in an organisation.

LO4: Analyse client requirements, corporate real estate management, maintenance management, financial management and FM technology.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Smith
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Recorded lectures are to introduce and explain topics and to guide students towards further reading or other resources for self-study. This may be supplemented by individual work and videos.
Online Guided independent study 170 Guided independent study may involve reading, working on tutorial tasks or reflective exercises, accessing resources and working on assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 3000 words Research report giving an evaluation of a particular topic, providing evidence of research through reference to published sources, demonstrating analysis/critical appraisal of your findings.
Report 50 2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 3,000 words A professional client report, analysing and making recommendations on specific topic(s) covered by the module.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BSV11112: Facilities Management 1
 

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