Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Hospitality Facilities Management

• Unit Code

  HOS3320

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Ruth Diana SIBSON

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Description

This unit provides an introduction to Facilities Management (FM) in the hospitality industry. The unit focuses on a number of key issues associated with the operation of hospitality facilities including innovation, technology, outsourcing, sustainability, work process knowledge, design and maintenance. In addition, the economic sustainability of the greening of the hospitality industry is addressed in this unit.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Adapt knowledge and skills in order to develop, analyse and synthesise building management systems
2. Analyse the changing responsibilities involved in facilities management in the light of emerging issues in waste management and environmental and related legislation.
3. Analyse the functions and issues concerning the facility management systems in a hospitality property.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in managing maintenance needs.
5. Understand the reticulation of utilities throughout properties and communicate maintenance planning to meet legislative and regulatory requirements.

Unit Content

1. The role and managerial responsibilities for the facilities of a hospitality property.
2. Project management in regards to facilities planning, design and renovation.
3. Overview of the functions and issues concerning facility systems in a hospitality property.
4. Rules and regulations that influence the design and maintenance of lodging and food service facilities.
5. Work process knowledge.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The teaching and learning approach is enhanced through in-class and online discussions surrounding practical industry case studies, where the skills of working effectively with others (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information. Students are required to complete individual and group assessment items which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), ability to work effectively with others, critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, and the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary industry sources.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Stipanuk, D. (2006). Hospitality facilities management and design. (3rd ed.). Lansing, Michigan,  : Educational institute of the American hotel & lodging association. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/71339329?databaseList=638

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