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| ILM Qualification | BIFM Qualifications | Qualification Information | View Typical Job Descriptions | ||||
| Level QCF | Examples of level of qualification | Award 1 to 12 credits | Certificate 13 to 36 credits | Diploma 37 credits and above | ||
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| 8 | Example: Doctorate | |||||
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| 7 | Example: Masters Degree, Postgraduate Diploma | |||||
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| 6 | Example: Bachelor Degree | BIFM Level 6 FM Qualification  |
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| This level is for senior managers within facilities management who have strategic and high level responsibilities for development and change within facilities management in the industry. | ||||||
| 5 | Example: BTEC Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree | BIFM Level 5 FM Qualifications |
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| This level is targeted at facilities management staff with considerable experience and who have responsibility for more specialized and/or complex functions within the facilities management industry. | ||||||
| 4 | Example: Level 4 NVQ, Certificate of Higher Education | BIFM Level 4 FM Qualifications |
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| This level is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the facilities management industry for operational staff who have some experience, are middle managers or are responsible for a broad range of facilities management functions. | ||||||
| 3 | Example: Level 3 NVQ, A Levels | ILM Level 3 FM Qualifications |
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| This level is for practicing or potential first line managers and will equip learners in basic leadership and management in the context of the industry. | ||||||
| 2 | Example: GCSEs Grades A*- C | |||||
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| 1 | Example: GCSEs Grades D - G | |||||
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| Entry | Example: Entry level certificate | |||||
