The new training course, which replaces the previous maintenance manager, is called "Head of Facility Management and Maintenance"

The following modules and topics are examined at the HFP:

• Management of employees
• Implementation of internal and external communication
• Application of normative principles and safety regulations
• Organize area of responsibility
• Financial management of the area of responsibility
• Further development of personal skills
• Purchasing and provision of services

The training for the new Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) "Head of Facility Management and Maintenance" consists of the following 7 modules, which are completed individually:

Managing employees - Internal / external communication - Applying normative principles and safety regulations - Organizing areas of responsibility - Managing areas of responsibility financially - Developing personal skills - Providing and purchasing services.

These module completions are a prerequisite for admission to the federal final examination as Head of Facility Management and Maintenance. This consists of a short presentation and an expert discussion on your own diploma thesis, an expert discussion on selected topics from the course material and the written processing of a case (business case)

There are two options for admission to the new higher professional examination (HFP) for Head of Facility Management and Maintenance:

• A federal diploma or higher education qualification (HFP, HF or FH) and at least two years of professional experience in a facility management or maintenance field
• An apprenticeship certificate or a secondary school leaving certificate (high school diploma, vocational or technical baccalaureate) and at least five years of professional experience in a facility management or maintenance field, including at least two years in a management position.

For admission to the federal higher professional examination as Head of Facility Management and Maintenance

• a federal certificate or other higher professional education qualification (HFP, HF or FH) and at least two years of relevant professional experience in facility management and maintenance
• or an apprenticeship certificate or a vocational, technical or high school diploma and at least five years of relevant professional experience in facility management and maintenance, including at least two years of management experience

required.