FM Support Services Operations

This course covers the effective management of FM Support Service Operations and how to deliver excellent service to FM clients.

Understanding FM Support Services Operations

Courses are held in Leeds and Manchester.

  • Next Course Date: 16th June 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW2026-05-15T11:01:14+00:00

First, you’ll identify the range of support services that come under the Facilities Manager’s remit. You’ll consider different delivery models and their pros and cons.

You’ll examine ways that you can gather the requirements of end users and how to manage services in a way that meets those requirements.

You’ll then consider how these services can be delivered safely and in line with relevant legislation.

Finally, you’ll learn about Facilities Management budgets, including how to determine, monitor and manage those budgets, the meaning behind budget variances and how to reconcile those variances where necessary.

LEARNING OUTCOMES2026-05-15T11:14:44+00:00

Understand the support services and the options for delivery that are typically provided in facilities management

  • Describe a typical range of services which may be encompassed within facilities management in all sectors of the private, public and not-for-profit economy

  • Explain the different options for delivery of support services

  • Explain the cost effectiveness of the various delivery options

  • Explain the relationship between the facilities management strategy and the preferred option for delivery of support services

Understand how support services in facilities management are identified and managed

  • Describe ways of identifying the requirements of users

  • Explain how support services are managed and monitored to ensure that they meet required standards

Understand the importance of health and safety in the delivery of support services in facilities management

  • Explain the importance of safety systems associated with the management and control of contractors and in-house staff undertaking support services work

  • Explain the role of the facilities manager in ensuring compliance with legislation and good practice related to the delivery of support services

Understand how to manage the revenue/operational budgets in the provision of support services

  • Explain how to determine, monitor and manage support services budgets

  • Identify adverse budget variation and explain options for reconciliation

Who this course is for2026-05-15T11:16:39+00:00

This course is aimed at people already managing day-to-day Facilities Management operations, who want to consolidate their knowledge and develop an understanding of some of the functions of the FM operation.

If you need an overview of topics such as outsourcing, health and safety, budgeting or just how FM fits into a larger organisation, this is the course for you.

It’s also ideal for those who are studying for their IWFM Level 4 qualifications, perhaps by distance learning, who would like some face-to-face tuition to support their studies.

Does this course relate to the IWFM qualifications?2026-05-15T11:17:43+00:00

Although this course is open for anyone to attend and is not assessed, the content has been developed in line with the IWFM Level 4 unit FM4.04 – Understanding Facilities Management Support Services Operations.

This makes it ideal for IWFM qualification learners who are looking to support their studies with face-to-face tuition.

For those who are not currently studying for a qualification, there is the option to undertake the assessment for the FM4.04 unit. This will then count towards a qualification if you choose to undertake one in the future.

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