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EntireFM Academy — Professional Facilities Management Learning
Professional Development & Operations

EntireFM Academy.

Engineering-grounded operational modules covering statutory maintenance compliance, building services engineering fundamentals, and commercial estate contract management.

Free Open Access CurriculumPractitioner-Led ModulesAligned to SFG20 & CIBSE
  • ResponseOut-of-hours cover
  • ComplianceStatutory testing & records
  • EstatesCommercial & industrial
  • ScopeHard & soft services
Operational Modules

Curriculum Pathway

Designed for property managers, estate directors, and building custodians requiring direct, engineering-grounded technical knowledge.

Learning Progress0 of 4 Modules Completed
Module 01Foundational
25 mins

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Fundamentals

Learn how asset registers, maintenance frequencies, and condition-based monitoring protect commercial estates from reactive chaos and budget overruns.

Core Technical Learning Points:

  • Reactive vs Planned Maintenance cost dynamics
  • How to build an accurate plant asset register
  • Distinguishing between statutory requirements and best practice
  • Reading CAFM job sheets and verifying engineer sign-offs
Module 02Operational
35 mins

UK Statutory Compliance & Legal Duty Holder Roles

A plain-English breakdown of legal obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Safety Order, Electricity at Work, and Legionella ACOP L8.

Core Technical Learning Points:

  • The legal definition of the "Responsible Person" / Duty Holder
  • Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) validity and review triggers
  • Fixed wire EICR periodic inspection intervals (BS 7671)
  • Water hygiene logbooks, flushing records, and sentinel checks
Module 03Foundational
30 mins

Commercial Building Services Engineering for Non-Engineers

Understand how HVAC chillers, AHUs, commercial gas boilers, and distribution boards operate so you can communicate effectively with mobile engineers.

Core Technical Learning Points:

  • Basic principles of refrigeration, VRF circuits, and F-Gas checks
  • Commercial boiler houses, flue dilution, and gas interlocks
  • Main switchboards, sub-distribution panels, and thermal imaging
  • Passenger lift LOLER 6-month vs goods lift 12-month requirements
Module 04Intermediate
20 mins

FM Procurement, Tender Structuring & SLA Management

How to structure clear Facilities Management specifications, define measurable Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and evaluate contractor bids.

Core Technical Learning Points:

  • Hard FM vs Soft FM scope boundaries and bundling
  • Drafting realistic emergency and routine response KPIs
  • CAFM digital transparency and audit trail requirements
  • Contract mobilisation and asset handover management

About EntireFM Academy

EntireFM Academy is created and maintained by EntireFM's senior engineering and compliance personnel to elevate facilities management standards across UK commercial property. These modules are practical operational guides and do not confer academic degree credits or formal NVQ accreditations.

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Facilities-management intelligence without the noise.

A concise weekly editorial briefing on maintenance, statutory compliance, engineering, and building technology. No marketing fluff or promotional spam.

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Commercial Partnership

Direct Engineering Accountability. No Bureaucratic Delays.

Whether you require a comprehensive Hard & Soft FM contract, single-site mechanical & electrical maintenance, or an urgent specialist survey, EntireFM deploys certified engineers and dedicated account managers nationwide.

Comprehensive Statutory Compliance Management

Structured PPM scheduling, periodic engineering testing, statutory record keeping, and digital audit logs.

Central Operations Helpdesk

Direct helpdesk triage, reactive engineer dispatch, and clear SLA performance tracking.

Direct Technical Consultation:Speak directly with an operations director or regional engineering manager on 020 4617 0228.
Commercial Enquiry

Tell Us What You Need

Give us a little information about your estate or requirement and the right member of the EntireFM team will review it.

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