PD & training
Throughout the year the FMA, in conjunction with industry stakeholders, develops a range of professional development and training courses.
Professional Development & Training
- National seminar series: based on compliance and relevant topics designed specifically for the FM professional
- One day training & customised courses: designed to enhance the development of competencies required for the FM professional and best practice techniques. These courses can also be customised to align with your organisation, its policies and using its case studies to enhance your team's understanding and skills application.
- Workshops: these are held at least annually with a focus on an industry specific topic.
Most recently have been the Energy Efficiency Workshop and the Maintenance Workshop. - Formal courses: these include the FMA developed Diploma of Facilities Management as well as a number of other courses available through tertiary education providers.
Upcoming courses, workshops & seminars
2017 Professional Development program
Take advantage and book early to receive a 20% discount!
Workshops
Facilities Management Risk and Compliance (2 days)
This interactive training program is delivered over two days by an experienced trainer. You will be offered practical guidance to assist in effectively managing key facilities risk issues, whilst also considering the strategic and operational issues.
Dates | Venue details |
Melbourne Sydney | Karstens Conferencing, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne Karstens Conferencing, 111 Harrington Street, Sydney |
Seminars (1/2 day)
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| WA morning seminar | WA - 23 August 2017 - UWA (part of WA Conference) |
| SA breakfast only | SA - 25 August 2017 - Rydges South Park, Adelaide |
| VIC morning seminar | VIC - 31 August 2017 - Sofitel, Melbourne (before Emergency Preparedness Lunch) |
| QLD morning seminar | QLD - 7 September 2017 - Karstens conferencing, Brisbane |
| NSW morning seminar | NSW - 13 September 2017 - Karstens conferencing, Sydney |
| TAS afternoon seminar | TAS - 23 November 2017 - TBA (to be followed by networking drinks) |
For more details click here. Download the flyer here...Wellness in Buildings.
More about Seminars...
The Association prepares panel seminars where our members are provided an overall topic discussion providing the opportunity for Q&A sessions. These are designed so that the FM can gain a full understanding of the topic. The sessions are to include case studies, with real examples of past experience, with the aim to provide an understanding of the topic and influence an effective FM delivery within their role.
Dates | Topics |
ACT, NSW,VIC, QLD,TAS, WA | HCFC's phase down for 2020 - what it means to manage facilities and what you need to know to be prepared. |
| To be confirmed | Disability Access Participants will learn about the value of completing a building access review using a Building Review Checklist in order to assess liability and risk or as part of a due diligence assessment or leasing arrangement. The workshop aims to give participants:
Dates for other states to be announced. |
Security for FMs (1 day)
Discover how an FM can manage security elements, with specific considerations to: equipment, personnel, policies, procedures and training and managerial advisors How to monitor and measure security functions. Understand Business continuity, crisis management and emergency management.
Scheduled for ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD,TAS, WA in August to September 2017.
Click here to download FMA Professional Development Calendar.
More details... on customised training course topics
- Facilities Management, Risk & Compliance Management (Operations & Strategic) two day course
- Contract Safety Management
To register your interest in finding out more about upcoming PD and training courses, or about customising a course click here.
To register your interest in finding out more about upcoming PD and training courses, or about customising a course click here.
For more information or general enquiries about training courses email pd@fma.com.au
Recent National Workshops & Seminars
Positive FM Communications (1 day) workshop
FMA were pleased to deliver soft skills workshops designed to develop leadership qualities exhibited by the best leaders. Carol Fox provided the tools that can used every day to make an impact on your success and leadership. By identifying your communication methods, and recognising the methods of others, you can strengthen your communication techniques to build successful, effective relationships.
Presented by: Carol Fox, Carol Fox & Co
Seminars were held in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney (February to August, 2017).
Members are eligible to claim 1 CPD point for attendance.
Energy Management for Facility Managers (1 day) workshop
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) is pleased to announce it has partnered with the Facility Management Association (FMA) to deliver training focused at the end user. Delivered in conjunction with FMA's Annual Ideaction Conference, this Masterclass is designed to help participants gain practical knowledge, skills and tools for implementing energy management practices as a business strategy in their role as Facility Manager.
Masterclass participants will learn how to develop a strategic energy management plan, further understand the hierarchy of energy management, gain insight into how to build a business case and how to drive continuous improvements in business, going beyond the ‘quick wins’.
Held on 17 May at Watermark Hotel, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Building Safety Measures (AS1851) Amendment 1 seminar
This seminar was designed for commercial / office building facilities and maintenance managers, as well as property owners and property managers. To provide a better understanding of the changes to AS1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment and how it works in conjunction with State based regulatory requirements, and the impact of the recent changes with amendment 1 being released. Click here to download the outline.
This presentation provided information covering these topics:
- History – Development of AS 1851-2012
- How it can be used in the current Regulatory environment
- Safety measures not covered in AS1851
- What benefit the 2012 version brings to the building owner and manager
- What are the changes implemented for amendment 1
- Roles & Responsibilities – owners/manager contractors
- The opportunity to have your questions answered
- Keeping it safe, simple and cost effective
Presented by: Glenn Talbot, Verified PL
Seminars were held in November 2016 in VIC, QLD and NSW.
Members are eligible to claim 1 CPD point for attendance.
Emergency Preparedness for FMs seminar
This seminar series looked at the key emergency preparedness challenges faced by FMs and provided the latest information and handouts on your states legislation. It included updates on how to maintain compliance. With instruction from experts in technical and strategic risk minimisation to deliver best practice with emergency preparedness.
Presented by:
- Anthony Lonergan, General Manager First Five Minutes
- Terry Attwell, Regional Manager VIC/TAS First Five Minutes
- Ennio Bianchi, Director Pacific Risk Pty Ltd
Seminars were held in ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS, SA and VIC (April to June 2016)
Members are eligible to claim 1 CPD point.
Essential Knowledge Seminar - Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices Standard AS/NZS1891 seminar
The updated Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices Standard AS/NZS1891 Parts 1 to 3 are due for release in January 2016. This timely half-day seminar offers facilities managers the opportunity to get up to speed with the changes to the Standard and current legislative requirements.
Presented by:
- Carl Sachs, FMA Australian Standards Committee representative and industry expert
- Local industry regulators
The seminar will:
- Review the changes to the Standard and look at what controls are in place to assist facilities managers
- Provide an understanding of where the Standard fits with other laws and how to manage contractor risks and compliance
- Look at enforcement practice and examples of good and bad case studies
Delivered in NSW, VIC & QLD (February - March 2016)
Members are eligible to claim 1 CPD point.
International Industry Standards Workshops
In May 2012 the Australian facilities management industry in conjunction with 23 other countries embarked on an ambitious task to develop an international facilities management standard.
Drafts for part 1 and part 2 of the International Standards Organisation, ISO 41000 – Facilities Management, were released as Draft International Standards (DIS).
FMA has facilitated a series of national workshops to discuss the content of the recently released parts of the DIS. The workshops will act a forum for providing feedback to the Australian Mirror Committee for consideration prior to an Australian position being formalised
Delivered in ACT, NSW, VIC & WA (December 2015 - February 2016)
