Course Curriculm

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Construction Engineering (Part-Time)

Diploma in Construction Engineering (Full-Time)

Diploma in Design [Interior & Landscape] (Full-Time)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering [Green Building Technology] (Full-Time)

Diploma in Strategic Facilities Management (Full-Time)

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CONTENTSCONTENTS

At a Glance 3

About Our Diploma Courses 5

Diploma in Construction Engineering (Part-Time) 6

Diploma in Construction Engineering (Full-Time) 8

Diploma in Design [Interior & Landscape] (Full-Time) 10

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering [Green Building Technology] 12(Full-Time)

Diploma in Strategic Facilities Management (Full-Time) 14

Administration Details 16

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At a Glance

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BCA Academy of the Built Environment is the education and research arm of Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA). BCA Academy provides quality training and research programmes for the advancement of the building industry and the development of an excellent built environment. Since 1984, the Academy has been playing a key role in ensuring that the skills and expertise required to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable,

and friendly built environment are readily available.

Located at Braddell Road, BCA Academy is built on a 5-ha site with a building area of 25,000 square metres. Its campus boasts of a wide range of modern training facilities, such as large and well equipped training workshops, lecture rooms, IT training rooms, seminar rooms, a design studio, a 200-seat auditorium and a 400-seat function hall.

The Academy also houses a gallery and a sensory garden that serve as a national education centre to showcase new initiatives by BCA and the industry in improving the built environment of the nation. Soon, a zero-energy building will be added to the campus, the facility will be dedicated to construction research, process development and innovation that contribute towards improving the safety, quality, sustainability and friendliness of the built environment.

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About Our Diploma Courses

The 3-year Diploma courses offered at the School of Building and Development, include Construction Engineering (full-time & part-time), Design [Interior & Landscape], Mechanical Engineering [Green Building Technology] and Strategic Facilities Management.

Each comprehensive diploma syllabus takes into account new competencies required by the industry such as knowledge in the areas of building safety, building quality, environmental sustainability and barrier-free accessibility.

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Diploma in Construction Engineering (Part-Time)

There is an increasing demand for knowledge-based skilled workforce as the industry restructures itself following the transition of our nation into a knowledge-based economy. A new generation of knowledge-based specialist subcontractors, supervisors or Resident Technical Officers, who possess adequate practical skills and technical knowledge is needed. They will have skills to supervise construction workers directly in this new economy to ensure that construction sites are safe, highly productive with good quality standards. The Diploma in Construction Engineering aims to train participants for a headstart

in the construction industry. This qualification is acceptable for registration as a Resident Technical Officer under the Building Control Act.

The course will enhance participants’ competencies in managing worksite activities. Equipped them with the value-added knowledge and skills in business, management and communication, this course will take them to higher supervisory and management roles. It opens up opportunities for participants to advance their careers to the next level. With added experience and knowledge, enterprising graduates can look forward to start their own business.

Project co-ordinators, Resident Technical Officers, site supervisors and those who aspire to join the industry.

At the end of the course, participants would acquire the knowledge and skills to:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COURSE OBJECTIVES

COURSE CONTENTS

1st YearSemester 1 - ▲

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2nd YearSemester 1 -

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3rd YearSemester 1 -

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separately,not more than 6 years

awarded a Diploma in Construction Engineering.

EXAMINATION & AWARD OF CERTIFICATE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES

ing:-

GCE “O” LEVEL or;

Note: With at least 3 years of relevant working experience, those who have attempted the GCE “O” level examination but do not meet this course’s specified grade in English or Mathematics, may take an English or Mathematics test conducted by BCA Acacdemy to decide their enrolment eligibility.

GCE “A” LEVEL or;

Note: with at least 1 year relevant working experience.

OTHER CERTIFICATESAny ONE

Diploma in Construction Engineering and ISO 9000 Internal Quality Audit Certificate.

COURSE ADVANCEMENT

can choose to further their studies with these institutes:

The University of Newcastle

The University of Wollongong

The University of Adelaide

The Queensland University of Technology

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The University of South Australia

James Cook University

RMIT University

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Diploma in Construction Engineering (Full-Time)

The Diploma in Construction Engineering aims to train participants with a headstart for their career in the construction industry. This qualification is acceptable for registration as a Resident Technical Officer under the Building Control Act.

As we move towards a knowledge-based economy, the industry must restructure itself to ensure that those who work on the construction sites are highly productive, safe and of good quality. Such high standards will translate to a stronger demand for knowledge-based skilled workforce in the near future, making the Diploma in Construction Engineering a premium qualification for

those aspiring to be successful builders in this new millennium.

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will become the new generation of knowledge-based specialist subcontractors, supervisors or Resident Technical Officers, who possess adequate practical skills and technical knowledge needed to supervise construction workers directly in the new economy.

Participants will be trained to handle financial cash flow management, an advantage for enterprising graduates who aim to set up their own subcontracting businesses.

participants with the skills and knowledge to:

Plan and schedule reinforced concrete works effectively to achieve high productivity and

technologies.

physically for the challenging and rewarding career in the construction industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

COURSE CONTENTS

1st YearSemester 1 -

Semester 2 -

Course


Semester 2 -

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and possess ONE

or

or

Those who have attempted the GCE “O” level but do not meet this course’s specified grade in English or Mathematics, may take an English or Mathematics test conducted by BCA Academy to decide their enrolment eligibility.

Direct Entry into 2nd Year for NCCS Graduates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AWARD OF CERTIFICATE

1) Diploma in Construction Engineering;2) Building Construction Supervisors Safety Certificate; 3) ISO 9000 Internal Quality Audit Certificate; and4) Formwork Safety Course for Supervisors

3rd Year Semester 1 -

Semester 2 -

COURSE ADVANCEMENT

to further their studies through these institutes.

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

The University of Newcastle

The University of Wollongong


The Queensland University of Technology


James Cook University

RMIT University

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Diploma in Design [Interior & Landscape] (Full-Time)

With globalisation and enhanced quality of lives, people have increasingly higher expectations for more refined living in our urban environment. Be it the home, the school, office, shopping malls or recreational facilities, there is a rising need for creative interior and landscape designers to aesthetically fit out the environments to best suit the informed and sophisticated tastes of the occupants. Furthermore, in land-scarce Singapore, effective space planning and the integration of the natural environment are essential to optimise limited available

space for the purpose of improving the quality of lives.

This course provides participants with knowledge and competencies in managing in-house decoration and display for commercial, hotels and retail projects. It opens up opportunities for participants to embark on careers as technical specialist with exhibition, interior decoration or landscaping firms. Graduates may set up their own practices providing services ranging from space planning, furnishing to lighting and landscape design.

draughting and presentation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1st Year Semester 1 -

Semester 2 -

2nd Year Semester 1 -

Semester 2 -

3rd YearSemester 1 -

Semester 2 -

COURSE CONTENTS

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and possess ONE

or

or


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Design [Interior & Landscape] and ISO 9000 Internal Quality Audit Certificate.


COURSE ADVANCEMENT

choose to further their studies through these institutes.



Curtin University of Technology

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts - University of Huddersfield (UK)

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Diploma in Mechanical Engineering [Green Building Technology] (Full-Time)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering [Green Building Technology] aims to train students with a headstart for their career in the construction industry, specialising in Green Building Technology (GBT) for M&E building services.

With the increasing number of green buildings worldwide, there is a pressing need for a new breed of technologists who would be suitably qualified for hands-on inspections, workshop activities, with relevant skills, capable of taking up higher duties ranging from supervisory to superintendent or maintenance manager in Green Buildings.

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will become the new generation of specialists with practical skills and technical knowledge in the niche area of sustainability, needed to design, supervise and maintain GBT M&E systems for green buildings.

This course opens a great opportunity for graduates to embark on career as technical specialists with consultancy firms, energy service companies, main contractors and specialist subcontractors. Students will also be trained to handle financial cash flow management, an added skill for to-be entrepreneurs in this industry.

necessary to:

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challenging and rewarding career in the construction industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

COURSE CONTENTS


Semester 2 -

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and possess ONE

or

or


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


Diploma in Mechanical Engineering [Green Building Technology].


Semester 2 -


Semester 2 -

COURSE ADVANCEMENT

to further their studies through this institute

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

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Diploma in Strategic Facilities Management (Full-Time)

This Diploma in Strategic Facilities Management is designed to train students in operating, managing and maintaining green buildings. Unlike conventional buildings which are designed with its functional use in mind, green buildings emphasise on the efficient use of resources to operate and manage them. Such resources include the electricity, water, space, labour, finance, time and anything which is needed to operate and manage a building.

The world’s growing concern on environmental issues means the skills and expertise of graduates from this programme would definitely be relevant and much sought after by employers. In Singapore alone, with the Government’s drive towards a sustainable environment, there is already a marked increase in the number of green buildings. About 200 buildings covering a gross floor area of 9 million square metres are committed to be assessed and certified under the BCA Green Mark Certification scheme by end of FY 2008.

In line with the emphasis on the efficient use of resources for the built environment, this diploma programme has included modules on event planning, management and marketing. Students will acquire skills on planning, management and marketing of events such as exhibitions, conventions, seminars, concerts, road shows, performance and other activities. More importantly, students will have the advantage of becoming event organisers.Event planning is a function that is closely linked to the management of the built environment. The physical structure maybe designed specifically for events or it may mean intelligent use of space within it to generate additional income for thebuilding owner.

Graduates of this programme will have wide career opportunities. From facility manager to asset manager and technicalspecialists with consultancy firms to energy service companies and even event leaders for building owners, they are well trained and prepared to take up the challenge.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

achieve efficient resource utilisation.

COURSE CONTENTS


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Semester 2 -


Semester 2 -

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


Diploma in Strategic Facilities Management.

and possess ONE

or

or

Those who have attempted the GCE “O” level but do not meet this course’s specified grade in English or Mathematics, may take an English or Mathematics test conducted by BCA Academy to decide their enrolment eligibility

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Administration Details

Diplomas Duration

Fee Payable (with GST)#

Schedule With SDF Subsidy*

Without SDF

Subsidy

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©2009 Copyright of BCA Academy. All rights reserved. All information in this booklet is correct at the time of printing.

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Application Form (Full-time Diploma)

Course Applied:1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name:(in BLOCK letters / underline surname) Chinese Characters (If applicable):

NRIC No.: Sex : *M / F Date Of Birth: _____ / _____ / _______ dd mm yyyy

Age : Race:

Martial Status: Nationality: National Service Status:

Home Address:

Email: Tel / HP. No.: Fax:

* Delete wherever necessary

2. GCE ‘O’ LEVEL RESULTS

Subjects Grade

1. English

2. Mathematics

3. Science/Arts

4. Others :

5. Others :

3. SPECIAL SKILLS/TALENTS (e.g. toastmasters, dancers, basketball players etc)

For Official use Yes No

Meet entry requirement

Meet Special Qualification

Officer-in-charge’s name/signature/date

Single

Married

Others

Singaporean

Singapore PR

Not Enlisted

Exempted

Completed

School Attended:

Year Attended:

Copies of school certificates and academic qualifications must be submitted with the application.

Please provide supporting documents, if applicable

DeclarationI declare that the particulars given are true and correct to the best of my knownledge. I am aware that my application does not guarentee admission. Signature of Applicant / Date

For Official Use:

Application No.:

Processing Officer.:

Signature/date

Official Receipt No.:

Cashier :

Signature/date

Application Form (Part-time Course)

Course Applied:

For Official use Yes No

Meet entry requirement

Meet Special Qualification

Officer-in-charge’s name/signature/date

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1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name:(in BLOCK letters / underline surname)

NRIC/ PP No.: Work Permit No. :

Nationality : Date Of Birth: _____ / _____ / _______ dd mm yyyy

Age : Sex : *M / F Marital Status:

Home Address:

Postal Code: Tel: Fax: HP. No.: Email:

# For non-Singaporean / Permanent Residents, a copy of the employment pass or work permit / PR documents must be submitted with the application.

2. QUALIFICATIONS (Highest academic and technical qualifications)

Year Obtained Qualification Institution

Copies of school certificates and academic qualifications must be submitted with the application.

3. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Company UEN No.: SDF Easynet Account No.: (Please fill in to enjoy SDF subsidy)

SDF’s claim application no. (APP): (For company that has successfully applied for SDF claim)

Company: GST Registered Company: Yes / No *

Office Address: Postal Code:

Contact Person: Designation: Tel:

Fax: HP. No.: Email:

Nature of Business (Briefly describe):

Appointment/Designation : Salary (Optional): Date join company:

Brief Description of Your Duties :

*Delete wherever necessary

Form - Pg 1/2

For Official Use:

Application No.:

Processing Officer.:

Signature/date

Official Receipt No.:

Cashier :

Signature/date

Company Designation DurationJob Description(e.g. structural, renovation, M&E etc)

5. APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION

In view of my formal qualification(s) as listed in Item 2, I would like to apply exemption for

(Please indicate subject(s), if applicable.)

6. PAYMENT OF COURSE FEES

Payment Mode: 1 Giro 2 Cheque *Cash/Nets/Credit Card

(Payment must be made personally at BCA Academy)

Payment must be made when registering for a course to be assured of a training place. No invoice will be issued.

7. DECLARATION ( please tick awhere applicable )

a) *I/We hereby declare that the particulars given in the Application Form are true and correct in every respect. *I/We understand that the application will be disqualified if any information given is found to be untrue and the fees paid will be forfeited.

b) *I/We declare that the above applicant meets the entry requirements as stated in this brochure.

c) *I/We also accept that BCA Academy reserves the right to accept or reject the application for whatever reason and no refund of fees will be made for withdrawal on or after the commencement of the course which the applicant has been accepted.

d) *The company sponsors the above applicant.

The company will sponsor the above applicant & apply for SDF grant.We, the applicant company agree and undertake to pay BCA Academy the SDF training assistance amount in full if the registered trainee(s) does not satisfy or comply with the terms and conditions of the course and/or the SDF Easynet and/or the WDA Training Assistance scheme or in the event that, for whatever reasons the WDA does not pay to BCA Academy that portion of the course fee.

For company using GIRO for paymentWe hereby declare that our Direct Debit and Direct Credit Authorisation for GIRO application with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) still remain in force. We authorise BCA to issue instructions to our bank/finance company to debit our account for the total amount shown above for the purpose of course registration.

Name/Signature: * company / individual application Company Stamp (for company application only)

*Delete wherever necessary

4. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (use separate sheet if space is insufficient)

Form - Pg 2/2

1 Bank Account No.: (should be the same bank account as indicated in the Direct Debit Authourisation form submitted to BCA Academy)

2 Cheque No.: dated: for $(Cheque should be crossed, marked “account payee only” and made payable to “BCA Academy”)

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