Facilities management

Course summary

This brand-new course has been specifically designed and updated to provide essential knowledge and skills for the management of facilities in schools. The course learning style will include desk top exercises and discussion on this specialist area of school’s health and safety management. It focuses on issues surrounding control of contractors, legionella, asbestos, fire, and other key areas of property risk.  

What are the benefits of the course?

• To provide an overview of the legal and enforcement framework relating to facilities management and health and safety.
• To clarify the role and responsibilities in relation to fire safety, legionella, asbestos and controlling contractors. 
• To provide information on the wider support available for premise management issues. 
• To understand the wider facilities, safety management systems and their own role and responsibility. This includes testing fire alarms, flushing water outlets, and receiving contractors at the site. 
• To be aware of emergency procedures relating to property incidents. 
• To keep appropriate records of completed tasks.  

Who is the course suitable for?

H&S co-ordinator, bursar, office manager, academy trust leader, business managers, caretakers, site managers, cleaners, health & safety governors