Construction and the Built Environment Programmes
Advanced diploma in facilities management
GSTM stopped accepting applications for this course on 10 May 2022. Students who are currently enrolled in this program must have completed all course requirements by the teach out end date: May 31, 2023. 
Introduction
GSTM stopped accepting applications for this course on 10 May 2022. Students who are currently enrolled in this program must have completed all course requirements by the teach out end date: May 31, 2023. 
Programme Specification & Synopsis
Facility management (or facilities management or FM) is a management discipline concerned with the integration of processes within an organization to maintain and develop agreed services which support and improve the effectiveness of its primary activities.
For details:
Eligibility
- Completion of GSTM Specialist Diploma in Facilities Management; OR
- Polytechnic Diploma in Construction and Built Environment Industry; OR
- Other PEI qualification (e.g. BCA Diploma that are equivalent to GSTM’s Specialist Diploma); OR
- Matured students: At least 30 years old with at least 8 years relevant working experiences will be considered.
English Language Requirement:
- *A pass in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or IELTS 5.5 and or equivalent; OR
- Completed a prior Diploma or equivalent where the medium of instruction is English
Duration
- Full Time: 8 months Institutional Learning and 6 months Industry Attachment (weekday)
- Part Time: 10 months Institutional Learning and 6 months Industry Attachment (evening weekday / weekend)
Class Mode
Full Time:
- Weekday - 9:00 am to 12:00pm OR 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Part Time:
- Weekday - 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm OR
- Weekend - 10.00 am to 5.00 pm / 2:00pm to 5:00pm / 6.00 pm to 9:00 pm
Find out more: CHANGES TO SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Licensing of Builders
- Students need to have at least 5 years (in aggregate) of practical experience in the execution of construction projects (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) after attaining the above mentioned program in order to apply to BCA as a General Builder GB Class 2 Technical Controller.
Student Membership
- Eligible to apply for The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Student Membership
- Benefit of Student Status - find out more
- Eligible to apply for Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Student Membership
- Benefit of Student Status - find out more
Assessment Method
- 30% Examination and 70% Coursework for all modules
For more information of the course, please contact our Education Consultant at info@gstm.edu.sg OR +65 64239580
Employability
Graduates of this Advanced Diploma will enable them able to pursue careers within the respective Industries. E.g. Assistant Facilities Manager, Technician, Building Engineers.