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The National Trust : The Facilities Manager giving green issues the green light
The National Trust is the leading conservation body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Formed in 1895, it now has 3.5 million members and is one of the property-richest organisations in Europe. Its portfolio includes more than 200 mansions and historic gardens. It also owns the childhood homes of Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon, the last castle built in the UK, 35 pubs and a custard factory. read more

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Facilities Management
Core competence consultation

A project to identify and develop a coherent suite of ‘Core Competences’ for the Facilities Management sector is under way. Asset Skills is undertaking a project to:

Identify future qualification needs for the Facilities Management sector
Identify the Core Competences for Facilities Management
Develop a suite of relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS)

This is an important project that will have a significant impact on future learning provision and qualifications for the sector. The consultation document can be accessed by clicking here. Please play a part in progressing qualifications in your sector by completing this document and returning it to: vwilliams@assetskills.org.

If you have difficulties downloading this document please contact Vikki Williams on 01392 423399. Thank you for your assistance.

Pathway Card clearing the way for improved staff recruitment and retention

Since its launch in September, the Pathway Card has generated a great deal of interest not only within the cleaning sector, but also within facilities management circles. The initial take up and interest in the card means the original target of 50,000 cards issued by the end of 2006 is well on its way to being achieved more...