Diploma in Engineering (Building Services & Fire Safety)

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Part-time Diploma / 2.5 years / TGS-2020500460

Note: The Oct 2022 Intake for this course is now open, please click on the APPLY button to submit your application. To receive an alert about the future runs for this course, please click on the INDICATE INTEREST button. Thank you.
Course Information
Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
Certification
Entry Requirements
Course Fees

Course Information

Building services are essential systems in buildings creating an indoor environment that is comfortable, functional and safe for occupants to stay within. Learn all about building elements, mechanical & electrical services, building automation, fire safety & fire protection systems.

Learning Outcomes

Attain the skills related to the building services and fire safety industry, from preparing Building Information Models to evaluating and predicting fire situations.

Discover how to design, install, and maintain air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation, as well as electrical and fire protection systems in buildings. This course is suitable for working adults who aspire to work in the electrical and mechanical industry and for technicians in the building and construction industry.

Course 
Schedule

Monday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Course Start Date: Oct 2022
Application Period: 1 Jun 2022 to 15 Jul 2022
Application Outcome: One month after application closes
Class Day(s): Mon, Tue and Thu
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: F2F & HBL (Async & Sync)
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Certification

1 Diploma

Certification

You are required to complete 5 modular certificates within 5-year validity period to be awarded the Diploma qualification.


Entry Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:

The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
– English Language (Grade 1-7)
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
– Science (Grade 1-6)

OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Course Fees

Funding period for this course is from 1 Jul 2020 to 30 Sep 2024.

Note:

  • The fees below are per semester. For full course fees throughout the semesters, please refer here.
  • The fees below are inclusive of GST.
  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
  • The funding period for this course is from 16 Oct 2017 to 30 Mar 2024.

SkillsFuture Credit
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.

All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay f​or a wide range of courses. The credits can be used on top of existing course fee subsidies/funding. This is only applicable for self-sponsored applicants and must be applied via the SkillsFuture Portal. More details on the SkillsFuture Credit Claims will be advised upon admission into the course. Find out more about SkillsFuture Credit here.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.

Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. Refer here for course fees for SBMCs.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Singapore Citizens (SC) below the age of 40 years$502.68
Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above$335.13
Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)$1340.49
Enhanced Training Support for SME Scheme (for SC & SPR)$346.08
Others (and Repeat Students)$3351.24
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