Facilities Management Certificate Program - UC Irvine Extension

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UC Irvine ExtensionCertificate Program in Facilities ManagementPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONFacility management is the practice of coordinating thephysical work environment with the people and workof an organization. This discipline integrates theprinciples of business administration, architecture, andthe behavioral and engineering sciences.This certificate program furthers the understanding ofthis diverse field with an innovative series of coursesfocusing on design and management of facilities, fromconcept to installation, to long-term efficient use.WHO SHOULD ATTENDProfessionals who are involved in the design ormanagement of facilities, building operations,maintenance operations, construction, oroccupational safety.Facilities professionals who wish to increase theirknowledge in specific areas in preparation for theIFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM)examination.PROGRAM BENEFITSBroaden skills and knowledge of all areas relating tofacility management.Obtain valuable insight about the impact oftechnology on the management and design ofefficient facilities.Gain knowledge and ability to cope with and solve amultitude of complex problems and challenges.Gain knowledge to help prepare for credential examssuch as IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM).Obtain immediately applicable knowledge and skillsfor enhanced job performance or careeradvancement.CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTSA certificate is awarded upon completion of 18 creditunits (9 required and 9 elective credit units) with agrade point average of “B” or better.PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF INTERESTVisit the International Facility ManagementAssociation-Orange County Chapter (IFMA-OC) atwww.ifmaoc.org; and the Association of ContingencyPlanners-Orange County Chapter (ACP-OC) atwww.acpoc.comINTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENTASSOCIATION (IFMA)UC Irvine Extension’s Facilities ManagementCertificate program is an IFMA RecognizedProgram. Participants will acquire a body ofknowledge consistent with IFMA’s underlyingprinciples on facility management.Prepare yourself for one of the following IFMAdesignations:- The Facility Management Professional (FMP)designation is an entry-level, knowledge basedcredential geared towards FM’s with less than fiveyears experience.- The certified Facility Manager (CFM) designationis a competency-based certification recognizedproficiency in all areas of FM.Please visit the International Facility ManagementAssociation (IFMA) at www.IFMA.orgFOR MORE INFORMATIONPlease call (949) 8524-6538.ADVISORY COMMITTEEC. LOREN DOLL, VP, FM InternationalPAUL HOWLAND, Director, Plant Operations, FacilitiesManagement, UCIMARTIN P. LOPEZ, Claims Analyst, CRSSConstructorsTED S. OYAMA, Sr. Lead Architect, AEPC GroupJOHN D. SECOR, Principal Architect, ArchetypeInternationalBRUCE SHAPIRO, Sr. Superintendent, FacilitiesManagement, UCLASUBODH A. KUMAR, President, Chartered FacilityManagement Group, Inc.2 07/06
UC Irvine ExtensionCertificate Program in Facilities ManagementCURRICULUMREQUIRED COURSES – 9 UNITSFundamentals of Facilities ManagementSOCECOL X499 (3 units)Get an overview of the principle duties of a facilitymanager. Learn the practical applications that willhelp you understand the business aspects of facilitiesmanagement. Gain an understanding of the diverseresponsibilities and decision-making processes frombuilding infrastructure to fleet services. Acquire theinsight needed to meet budget restraints whileimproving productivity, efficiency, and employeequality of life issues. Guest speakers and classroomworkshops will help you master these skills.Facilities Design and Space PlanningSOCECOL X499.1 (3 units)Master the successful applications of facilities designincluding defining the requirements of a project,developing design strategies, implementing corporatephilosophies and methodologies, and understanding theProject Development Process. Gain the knowledge thatwill help you increase your confidence as a projectleader and assure the success of your future projects.Whether you are managing multiple, smalldepartmental relocations or anticipating a large project,these professional skills will assure you of greatersuccess. Prerequisite: SOCECOL X499,Fundamentals of Facilities Management, ORfamiliarity with facilities planning and operations.Supervision for Facilities ProfessionalsMGMT X 442.7 (3 units)Facilities managers manage both facilities operationsand personnel. Gain practical knowledge that can beused on the job to enhance your leadership skills andimprove productivity. Explore topics that include: asupervisor's role within an organization, verbal andwritten communication skills, problem-solvingtechniques, managing a budget, strategic planning,ethics, and team development. If you supervise ormanage within a facilities management organization orin an environment where technical, professional, ortrades people are working, this course is for you.Recommended Prerequisite: SOCECOL X499Fundamentals of Facilities Management or equivalentexperience.Principles of Heating, Ventilation and AirConditioning (HVAC)ENGRMAE X429.1 (3 units)Gain practical knowledge on heating, ventilation, airconditioningand refrigeration systems as applied tobuilding comfort systems. Enhance your knowledge ofall aspects of HVAC-R systems. Explore topics thatinclude thermodynamics, psychrometrics, forced airand hydronic heating systems. Facilities managers,building engineers, and maintenance and servicemechanics will find this course of interest. A tour ofthe Central Plant at UC Irvine is conducted to inspectdifferent refrigeration systems. Prerequisite: Basicunderstanding of mathematics, mechanicalengineering, or equivalent experience.Fundamentals of Energy ManagementENGRMAE X429.2 (1.5 units)This comprehensive, problem-solving forum will helpfacilities professionals gain a broad understanding ofthe latest energy cost reduction techniques andstrategies. Enhance your knowledge of topicsincluding energy auditing, high efficiency lightingsystem, motor technology, variable speed drive, energyconservation measures for HVAC systems, highCURRICULUMELECTIVE COURSES – 9 UNITSefficiency unitary equipment, energy managementsystem, control strategies for energy conservation, andutility incentive programs. You will also learn aboutenergy analyses of typical energy conservationmeasures using spreadsheet and bin weather methods.Interpreting and Analyzing BlueprintsENGR X441.1 (1.5 units)Learn how to read and understand constructiondocuments for use in planning, and residential andcommercial development. Understand orthographicprojection and plan development; common draftingpractices, dimensioning, typical symbols andabbreviations. Examine different types of plans such asfloor plans, foundation plans, elevations, section detailsand schedule sheets. Mastering the symbolic languageof these contract documents will help you to clarifywork assignments.Uniform Building CodesENGR X441 (3 units)Learn to use building codes to design safe andaccessible environments and to create drawings thatmeet minimum plan checks requirements. Participantscomplete in-class exercises addressing ADArequirements, exiting requirements, occupancy groups,3 07/06
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