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HCM234Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Facility Maintenance Management

This course provides an overview of facility maintenance management within the hospitality sector. It covers essential aspects such as maintenance planning, hotel maintenance staff roles, and the upkeep of hotel buildings. Students will learn about water supply systems, fuel management, fire safety, and HVAC systems. The course also addresses energy conservation, pollution control, common building defects, and safety and security measures, equipping students with the knowledge to maintain efficient and safe hotel facilities.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Facility MaintenanceHotel EngineeringEnergy ConservationSafety ManagementBuilding Defects

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Facility Maintenance Management

2

Hotel Maintenance Planning

3

Hotel Maintenance Staff

4

Hotel Buildings and Infrastructure

5

Energy Conservation

6

Safety and Security

7

Pollution Control

8

Building Defect Analysis

9

HVAC Systems

10

Fire Safety

11

Water Supply Systems

12

Fuel Management

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Facilities Manager

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Hotel Engineer

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Maintenance Supervisor

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Safety Officer

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Energy Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HotelsResortsConference CentersRestaurantsEvent Venues

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Facility maintenance management

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the definition of facility maintenance management.
  • •Explore the scope of maintenance in the hospitality industry.
  • •Identify the objectives of hotel maintenance and its similarity to renovation.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Maintenance planning

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Examine maintenance practices in hotels.
  • •Analyze strategies in hotel maintenance, including in-house vs. outsourced options.
  • •Discuss the significance of maintenance in hotels and obstacles to its implementation.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Hotel maintenance staff

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify the types of maintenance staff in a hotel.
  • •Understand maintenance staff response protocols to maintenance requests.
  • •Explore the structure and functions of the Maintenance/Engineering department.
Week
4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Hotel Buildings

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Identify typical causes of roof problems.
  • •Learn about emergency roof repairs.
  • •Understand the importance of exterior walls and their maintenance.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Water supply systems

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the objectives of maintaining water supply sources.
  • •Explore surface and groundwater management and major sources of pollution.
  • •Learn about storm water drainage and sanitary surveys of water sources.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Fuels used in hotels

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify different types of fuels used in hotels.
  • •Explore the advantages and disadvantages of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels.
  • •Understand alternative renewable energy sources and synthetic fuels.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Fire and Firefighting

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Identify the different classes of fire.
  • •Understand the hazards caused by fire and firefighting techniques.
  • •Explore fire safety measures and equipment.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Understand the principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
  • •Explore central heating systems and resistive heating.
  • •Learn about mechanical and natural ventilation methods.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Maintenance procedure

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Explore general and scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • •Understand preventative and emergency maintenance.
  • •Learn about maintenance policies and processes.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Energy conservation

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Analyze energy conservation measures for the hotel industry.
  • •Understand energy conservation in food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, laundry, and engineering departments.
  • •Explore practical do's and don'ts for energy conservation.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify sources of pollution in the hotel industry.
  • •Understand the dangers of pollution and preventative/reduction measures.
  • •Explore strategies for pollution prevention and control.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Common building defects

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Understand the use of dilapidation surveys.
  • •Identify types and causes of common building defects.
  • •Explore methods for fighting building defects.
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Safety and security

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Understand the importance of safety and security in creating a protected environment.
  • •Explore safety and security management processes.
  • •Learn about crisis management and safety/security programs.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit summaries and key terms to reinforce understanding of core concepts.

2

Create detailed notes for each module, focusing on practical applications and case studies.

3

Practice solving problems related to energy conservation and building defect analysis.

4

Develop a comprehensive understanding of safety and security protocols and emergency procedures.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

6

Create concept maps linking facility maintenance, energy conservation, and safety management.

7

Practice analyzing case studies related to hotel maintenance and security challenges.

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