The module provides the learner with an understanding of the legal environment in which the property and facility management professional operates. Learners gain an understanding of the key concepts of both company and property law and demonstrate how these are relevant in day to day practice.

The module provides the learner with an understanding of the importance of arbitration in the area of property and facility management.

1. Identify and assess the key features of a company, including the separate legal personality and limited liability thereof and prerequisites to the formation of a company in Irish law and demonstrate an understanding of the roles and functions of the various officers of a company.

2. Assess and analyse the key provisions of the Companies Act. Appreciate the difference between company liquidation, receivership and examinership and the rights of creditors within that process.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the key legislative provisions relating to property law.

4. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the fundementals of Arbitration

5. Formulate legal advice/opinion based on the thorough examination of the facts and the application of relevant legal concepts

The module provides an introduction to property services and the main trends currently emerging in the area. The aim of the module is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the commercial and residential property management profession.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the emergence and on-going development of the profession of property services management

2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the main theoretical concepts underpinning the profession

3. Describe the main trends emerging in the profession

4. A knowledge of the relationships between property asset management and the property development and investment industries

5. Understand the importance of communicating information clearly

The module provides the student with an understanding of residential property management; both private sector rental management and the management of multi-unit developments on behalf of an Owners Management Company.

The aim of the module is to introduce students to the residential property market in the context of property management. It also aims to ensure that students are familiar with the legal environment in which residential property, both private sector rentals and multi-unit developments, are managed, and the day-to-day issues faced by the residential property manager.

1. A knowledge of the role of the agent in the context of Irish residential property management including an awareness of licensing requirements for residential lettings and multi-unit development management

2. An understanding of legislative environment of residential lettings and in particular the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, Amendment Act 2015, 2016 and the minimum standards for private rented dwellings

3. An awareness of the practical processes involved in residential lettings & management, the nature of a residential occupational lease and the relevant obligations of landlord and tenant.

4. An appreciation of the differences between freehold property and long leasehold properties contained in Multi-Unit developmentsincluding an understanding of the structure of an owners management companyand its relationship with individual owners

5. An understanding of the structure and responsibilities of an owners management companyand its relationship with individual owners including an appreciation of processes involved in determining services required for multi-unit development and owners management company to include procurement processes to ensure transparency with lessees/members, value for money and statutory compliance

The work based learning (WBL) module is an integral component of the Higher Certificate in Property Services and Facilities Management. The module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to transfer and apply classroom learning to the work place. The integration of academic theories with the professional work setting enables the student to gain a wider breadth of application for the academic theories and positions covered in the classroom setting.

Individual experiences in the workplace environment will vary from student to student. The workplace learning element of the programme is designed in a flexible manner to ensure that each student is given the opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and competencies gained in the academic modules into a real-life workplace context. Accordingly, if a student works in Property Management, then they may apply the learning to that area and similarly, learning can be applied in the context of Facilities Management.

The aims of this module are to: Allow students to reflect on the theoretical learning from each taught module. Encourage students to critically analyse theory in a practical (work place) setting. Advance the students written communication and critical analysis skills. Provide students with the opportunity to reflect on their learning.

1. Identify and understand the key issues associated with Property Services and/or Facilities Management

2. Apply theoretical knowledge gained from academic modules to the property and/or facilities management industries

3. Apply problem solving techniques to professional issues in the workplace

4. Demonstrate an ability to reflect on and analyse relevant themes throughout the academic session

5. Communicate complex and multi-faceted issues both in oral and written form

6. Reflect on their learning practice and process over the duration of the academic session

This is an introductory module to economics for property and built environment professionals. Basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics are presented and particular focus is given to the practical application and analysis of the property, construction and related sectors in the context of the economy as a whole. It is not expected that participants have a prior knowledge on commencing the module, but on completion of the module candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse and discuss the sectors from an economic perspective.

1. Describe the principles of micro and macro economics and interpret leading economic indicators and data.

2. Apply economic principles to the analysis of the built environment.

3. Evaluate current economic trends and factors shaping the trends.

4. Analyse the impact of macroeconomic change on property, construction and related sectors.

5. Propose mechanisms by which key economic objectives may be achieved and the role that property, construction and related disciplines play therein.

This module will introduce students to the importance of property management in the context of maintaining and increasing property values.

This module will introduce students to the importance of property management in the context of maintaining and increasing property values.

There will be a brief introduction to property valuations and the nature of property as an asset.

Whether commercial or residential, owner occupied or rented, the continuous maintenance and reinvestment into a property asset will maintain and increase capital and rental values and maximise the potential of property regardless of its tenure or ownership.

The module provides an introduction to the structure and nature of the property market and fundamental concepts that underlie investment valuation techniques.

The aims of this module are to: Introduce the student to the concept of property asset management and property valuations Set out the principles and practises of the property manager in the context of active and proactive management and implementation of strategic objectives to sustain and add value to individual properties and property portfolios Introduce the concept of active asset management to multi-owned and owner-occupied properties to sustain and add value Provide the student with an informative overview of the theory and practice of valuation techniques in the property market, and concepts of risks and yields in the property market.

1. Define the concept of property as an asset and demonstrate an ability to apply common methods of valuation.

2. Comprehend the impact of property and facilities management on the rental and capital value of a property

3. Appreciate the importance of occupational lease terms to the capital value of a propertyAsset.

4. Introduce practical management strategies to an asset and Elaborate on the importance of asset management in the context of residentialand commercial property investment

5. Elaborate on the importance of active asset management in the context of multi owned properties (OMC) and commercial owner occupiers

6. Outline the main elements involved in property valuation andAnalyse property market transactions in both residential and commercial markets.

7. Analyze the basic dynamics of property markets and the relationship between income and capital value.

8. Apply comparable investment valuation techniques for all commercial property markets, and manipulate comparable yields using a basic property and income risk investment.

The module provides the student with an understanding of commercial property both from an operational and asset perspective. It also provides an overview of the role commercial property can play in the business environment if successfully managed.

The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the concepts of operational and asset management and to identify the links between them. It also aims to ensure that students will understand the role of commercial property in the context of business and the issues that the commercial property manager will face in practice.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of that the commercial property market can play in the business environment, if successfully managed

2. Demonstrate an awareness of the differences between commercial property held for operational purposes and those that are held as assets

3. Describe the business issues that a commercial property manager will face in practice

4. Describe and comprehend the emerging trends influencing corporate real estate management

5. Demonstrate an understanding of property development and the role of the key professions involved