The new continuing education, further training in Facility Management and Maintenance, which replaces the Maintenance Manager, lasts 3 to 4 semesters and is part-time. Enquire directly at the school of your choice about the duration.

The admission requirements for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination "Head of Facility Management and Maintenance" (formerly Maintenance Manager AFPE) are:

• Completion of a Federal Professional Examination or other tertiary qualification and at least 2 years of professional experience in facility management

or

• Completion of upper-secondary level or equivalent qualification and at least 5 years of professional experience in facility management, of which at least 2 years in a management position

and

• Proof of the required module qualifications

The Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for Certified Maintenance Manager will be replaced by the new qualification "Certified Manager in Facility Management and Maintenance"

Qualified maintenance managers are responsible for the maintenance of facilities and systems in building services and industrial production. They are responsible for drawing up concepts, planning and managing implementation and ensuring optimum operation. They are entrusted with preparing value analyses, determining key figures, profitability calculations and defining maintenance requirements, determining service levels, controlling, preparing maintenance budgets, resource planning and logistical planning. They also manage, organize, coordinate and monitor the work and their employees.

The new training course, which replaces the previous maintenance manager, is called "Head of Facility Management and Maintenance"

The following modules and topics are examined at the HFP:

• Management of employees
• Implementation of internal and external communication
• Application of normative principles and safety regulations
• Organize area of responsibility
• Financial management of the area of responsibility
• Further development of personal skills
• Purchasing and provision of services