LO1 Understand the operational responsibilities of a facilities manager Staff: structure and responsibilities; employment terms and conditions; training and development; appraisal; legal issues eg equal opportunities, discrimination, dismissal, working time regulations, transfer of undertakings Buildings: uses; allocation of space; capacity; essential services and supplies (mechanical, electrical, electronic); maintenance and repair (planned, preventative, emergency/reactive); refurbishment and development; security Customers: identifying and assessing needs; expectations and reactions; providing information and advice; providing customer care and control; accessibility; safety and security; legal obligations and liabilities; processing and monitoring sales and bookings; maintaining communication systems and databases; ancillary services and sales Employer/funding agencies: private and/or public ownership of facilities; management board/trustees; local authority; funding partnerships and sources; financial management; personal contract and accountability; lines of management responsibility; impact on facilities operations