Certified Facilities Management Expert (Cfme)

Certified Facilities Management Expert (CFME)

This Certified FM Expert (CFME) scheme is a professional accreditation that recognise practitioners in the facilities management domain. It is awarded by the Singapore International Facility Management Association (SIFMA), the assessment body that validates the knowledge, skills and competencies required as an experienced Facilities Management Expert (FME).

There are a total of six tiers to the Certified FM Expert accreditation scheme to be introduced in two phases:

Phase 1 will be introduced in December 2021 and Phase 2 to be introduced in 2024.

WHAT IS A CERTIFIED FM EXPERT?

A Certified FM Expert is an individual who has been assessed to have the requisite skill sets and competences that meet or exceed the national/industry standards and quality of a FM practitioner.

The accreditation is divided into the degree and non-degree pathways. Tier 1 to 3 requires a minimum Diploma in Built Environment (BE)-related qualification, while Tier 4 requires a minimum 'N' level qualification to qualify for the accreditation scheme.

RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION STATUS

The accreditation schemes are valid for a period of two years and must be renewed every two years for the accreditation status to remain accredited. For renewal, CFME must acquire the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. Tier 1 to 3 requires 15 CPD points per year, while Tier 4 requires 8 CPD points per year. Renewal fee applies. Upon renewal, excess CPD points attained up to the expiration date will be carried over to the renewed term for 1 cycle only.

APPLICATION & RENEWAL FEES

The fees for first-time accreditation and renewal are the same. Interested organisations interested in sending more than 30 employees for CFME accreditation may contact SIFMA secretariat at contact@sifma.org.sg for more information.

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CFME Application Form

Kindly note that due to the overwhelming number of applications, the processing time will take up to 3 months.

For FM companies who wish to send more than 30 employees for accreditation, please email accreditation@sifma.org.sg with the APPLICANT LIST attached.

Companies may also wish to contact us to request for decentralised walkthrough briefings.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Tiers 1 and 2 would require the submission of a report and the completion of an interview panel with the accreditation committee's assigned assessors. The report submission and interview would be used to assess the CFME applicant's understanding of the required competencies:

Tiers 3 and 4 would require the completion of a report and a MCQ assessment. The report submission and MCQ assessment would be used to assess the CFME applicant's understanding of the required competencies.

Key Tasks, Technical Skills Competencies (TSC) and Critical Core Skills (CCS)

You may refer to more information from the following URLs:

Tier 1 – Associate Director (Facilities Management) Skills Map

Tier 2 – Senior Facilities Manager Skills Map

Tier 3 – Facilities Manager/Engineer Skills Map

Tier 4 – Facilities/Building/Property Executive Skills Map

Technical Skills Competencies Reference Table | Critical Core Skills Reference Table