Using examples of commercial and non-commercial buildings, explain how a range of different building types are utilised for particular purposes.

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ASSESSMENT 

FM4.17 UNDERSTANDING PROPERTY, FABRIC AND BUILDING SERVICES MAINTENANCE FOR FACILITIES MANAGERS

Credit Value: 8

Maximum word count for this unit: 8,000 words

The following assessment tasks have been designed to enable you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of this unit. 

All tasks must be completed.

It is an important aspect of the assessment that you are able to demonstrate the application of acquired knowledge to appropriate examples of facilities management.  You should therefore read the individual tasks carefully in conjunction with the relevant assessment criteria in the unit specification.  You should also pay careful attention to the additional guidance (shown in red italics) in the unit specification as this indicates the appropriate level of knowledge required to successfully demonstrate the assessment criteria.

Each task shows the Learning Outcomes(s) and Assessment Criteria in the unit specification that the task has been designed to assess.  You should answer each task as it has been set.  Compare your answer for each task against the assessment criteria shown to ensure that they have been fully addressed by your answer(s).

Individual tasks must be completed within the word count shown.

(NB. The word count limits shown for individual tasks are provided to ensure that they receive appropriate weighting in your assessment.  Please note however that word counts are a limit and not a target).

Task 1 – Building design, structure and use This task addresses the whole of Learning Outcome 01, 02, Your answers must address the Assessment Criteria shown in the following table:

Unit	Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria
FM4.17	01	1.1, 1.2, 1.3
FM4.17	02	2.1, 2.2

Task 1 comprises two questions: You may address questions separately or combine them into a single answer for this task.  Your answer in either case must fully address the assessment criteria in the table shown above

Word count limit:  2,200

Using examples of commercial and non-commercial buildings, explain how a range of different building types are utilised for particular purposes. Explain the different types of structure used by these buildings.  Your answer must include the following:       i. The advantages and disadvantages of the performance characteristics of different structures and their implications for building fabric maintenance.      ii. A comparison of examples of old and modern buildings to explain the advantages and disadvantages of changes in structural design and the components and materials used in their construction.

Task 2 – Building maintenance programmes

This task addresses the whole of Learning Outcomes 03, 04, 05. Your answers must address the Assessment Criteria shown in the following table:  

Unit	Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria
FM4.17	03	3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
FM4.17	04	4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
FM4.17	05	5.1

Task 2 comprises four question: You may address questions separately or combine them into a single answer for this task. Your answer in either case must fully address the assessment criteria in the table shown above.

Word count limit: 4,400

 

Explain the factors you should consider when developing a maintenance programme for a commercial or public building. Your answer must include the following:               i. Typical elements of building fabric              ii. The range of typical building services             iii. Relevant processes and procedures for planning, delivering and monitoring the programme.            iv. The specialists you could use to assist you in developing and delivering the programme (including when and how you would you use these specialists). 2. Using examples of building fabric and building services, describe how different types of maintenance are classified. 3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using (i) in-house and (ii) outsourced staff resources to deliver building fabric and building services maintenance. 4. Explain how you would manage each of the following resources to ensure maintenance services are delivered to required service levels. i. In-house maintenance staff ii. Outsourced contractors iii. Property management professionals and specialists

Task 3 – Building management technology

This task addresses the whole of Learning Outcome 06. Your answers must address the Assessment Criteria shown in the following table:  

Unit	Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria
FM4.17	06	6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Task 3 comprises two questions: You may address questions separately or combine them into a single answer for this task. Your answer in either case must fully address the assessment criteria in the table shown above.

Word count limit: 1,400

Using examples, explain the scope for building management systems (BMS) and other information technologies to manage or control building services.  Explain how these technologies can support sustainability objectives.

Word count summary

Task	Word limit
Task 1	2,200
Task 2	4,400
Task 3	1,400
Maximum word count for unit	8,000

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