Diploma of Property Services (Asset and Facility Management)
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Quick facts
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Entry score
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Duration
Part-time 1 year -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
Next intake
February, July Entry score
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Overview
In this program, you'll work on the areas of operation and maintenance for a building across a variety of situations incorporating people, location, processes and technology.
The program is designed for people currently working in facilities management within property services who are seeking an academic qualification to enhance their knowledge, skills and employability.
You'll work on the operation and maintenance of a building learning how to manage a variety of situations incorporating people, location, processes and technology. You’ll interact with RMIT's experienced facilities managers and engage with industry projects through work-integrated learning.
Details
You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.
As part of your studies you will work with the RMIT property services team gaining first-hand experience in running complex facilities.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, and practical assignments.
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional practice.
This program has been developed in close consultation with various industry leaders, including:
- Transfield
- Reserve Bank of Australia
- Brookfield Multiplex
- Strata Communities Australia (Victoria)
You will develop skills in the following areas:
- financial planning
- managing operational plans
- sustainability
- asset maintenance and management plans
- risk management
- workplace safety/safe work practices
- stakeholder relationships
- networking skills
- preparing and coordinating tenders
- evaluating tender documents
- letting out of a contract, including contractual skills knowledge
- coordinating facility fit-outs
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Diploma of Property Services (Asset and Facility Management) | City Campus |
1 year
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C5298 |
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Program code: C5298
National curriculum code: CPP50511
Career
Well-trained facility managers are increasingly sought after with the rapid increase in high-density living and the development of larger and more complex infrastructure projects.
The program opens opportunities for career advancement across several industry sectors, including:
- government
- commercial property and strata communities
- hospitality
- education
- retail
- health
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Fees
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place.
To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at ‘How to check if you are eligible’**.
2019 Fees
- 2019 government subsidised place: AU$5,500* per annum
- 2019 full-fee place: AU$7,500* per annum
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
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The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide. Learn more about fees for vocational study.
Please note: This program is ineligible for the VET Student Loans program.
- 2018 full-fee place: AU$13750* per annum
- Maximum VET Student Loan for program: AU$5000**
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
**The maximum loan amount for a program is indexed annually on 1 January, and the maximum loan amount denoted above is correct at the time of publication.
Eligibility criteria waver
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving two (2) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and already have a qualification, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2019 is $303.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA‑HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.