The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has launched what it is dubbing ‘The Facilities Management Professional Standards’ – a ‘global competence model for the profession’ created in consultation with FM stakeholders, experts, and professional standards writers.
The new Professional Standards ‘clearly define the key functions performed by FMs, the main components of each functional area, and the competences required to be a proficient professional when carrying out each function’. The BIFM added: “The competences are defined for each level in a facilities management professional’s career, from a support role through to a strategic role.” The Institute say the Standards will be ‘a vital tool’ for:
• FM professionals.
• Employers of FM staff.
• Learning and development professionals.
• New entrants.
Gareth Tancred, BIFM CEO (pictured), said: “Ensuring that we have a proficient, qualified, and skilled workforce is essential to driving up the standards across the profession.”
