Environmental Services for Facility Management

Course description

The course provides the opportunity for to mid-career individuals to deepen their skills and knowledge needed for a career in environmental services for facility management. The course will cover topics relevant to cleaning services, pest management, safety and health management, and environmental sustainability. This will prepare participants to transition into roles that support these operations in the facilities management industry.

Course objectives

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the issues and possible solutions to mitigate the negative impacts posed by climate change

• Describe the components of sustainability management, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting.

• Develop outreach plans to raise awareness on environmental conservation.

• Describe good hygiene practices to support environmental public health efforts in Singapore.

• Apply concepts of cleaning and disinfection for environmental infection control and management.

• Manage safety and health risks for workers in the environmental services and facilities management industry.

• Perform monitoring and control of pests in a facility.
  

Course structure

This course is divided into eight modules:
Module 1: Mastering Career Essentials
Module 2: Climate Change and the Environment
Module 3: Health and Hygiene
Module 4: Sanitation Standards and Practices
Module 5: Environment, Health and Safety Management
Module 6: Environmental Communication and Outreach
Module 7: Integrated Pest Management
Module 8: Sustainability Project