Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Manufacture Facility Management

At PHILLY-TECH, the manufacturing management program includes courses that explore overseeing the production of a manufacturing company. Students will learn how to plan, schedule, and direct an efficient layout of equipment and the flow of materials and goods.

The program duration may vary but typically spans 1-2 years. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in manufacturing facility management, working in manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, and other large-scale settings to oversee and optimize facility operations, safety, and efficiency.     

Manufacture Facility Management

Diploma in Manufacturing Facility Management Program

Duration: Typically, 1-2 years (varies by program)

Trimester 1: Fundamentals of Facility Management

  • MFMAN 100: Introduction to Manufacturing Facility Management
    • Overview of the manufacturing facility management profession
    • The role in ensuring efficient and safe facility operations
    • Safety and ethical considerations in facility management
  • FMOP 100: Facility Maintenance and Operations
    • Basics of facility maintenance and preventive maintenance
    • Managing facility operations and workflows
    • Compliance with regulations and standards
  • SENVC 100: Safety and Environmental Compliance
    • Ensuring workplace safety and compliance
    • Environmental regulations and sustainability practices
    • Emergency response and disaster preparedness
  • MES 100: Basic Mechanical and Electrical Systems
    • Understanding mechanical and electrical systems in facilities
    • Basic maintenance and troubleshooting
    • Energy management and conservation

Trimester 2: Facility Planning and Design

  • FPL 100: Facility Planning and Layout
    • Principles of facility layout and design
    • Space utilization and optimization
    • Ergonomics and workplace design
  • EMS 100: Energy Management and Sustainability
    • Efficient energy usage and conservation
    • Sustainable practices and green facility management
    • Energy-efficient technologies and systems
  • PMBUD 100: Project Management and Budgeting
    • Managing facility projects and renovations
    • Budgeting and cost control
    • Vendor and contractor management
  • FTSOF 100: Facility Technology and Software
    • Use of facility management software
    • Building automation systems (BAS)
    • Security and access control systems

Trimester 3: Advanced Facility Operations

  • ADMR 100: Advanced Maintenance and Repairs
    • Complex maintenance and repair tasks
    • Predictive maintenance strategies
    • Advanced troubleshooting techniques
  • ADSC 100: Advanced Safety and Compliance
    • Occupational health and safety management
    • Compliance with industry-specific regulations
    • Audits and inspections
  • FSAC 100: Facility Security and Access Control
    • Security systems and protocols
    • Access control and surveillance
    • Emergency response planning

Trimester 4: Specializations and Licensure Preparation

  • FSPEC 100: Facility Specializations
    • Choosing an area of specialization (e.g., healthcare facility management, industrial facility management)
    • Specialized facility management strategies
    • Emerging technologies in facility management
  • LEPREP 100: Licensure Exam Preparation
    • Review of facility management certification exams (if applicable)
    • Mock exams and test-taking strategies
    • State-specific requirements and regulations (if applicable)
  • ASTES 100: Final Assessments and Certification
    • Successful completion of advanced facility management and specialization courses
    • Successful performance in any applicable certification exams
    • Graduation and award of the Diploma in Manufacturing Facility Management

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History