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[NP-ELSF2] Work-Study Post-Diploma Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Facilities Management

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Work-Study Programmes

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Area of interest
Built Environment, Engineering

About Course

Course Objectives

The Work-Study Programme Specialist Diploma Sustainable Facilities Management in Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) aims to better prepare polytechnic graduates for the facilities management industry by deepening the skills and knowledge relevant for this industry. Industry partner will provide the workplace training and assess the participant according to the on-the-job training blueprint developed for the job role.

Course Description

The WSP-Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Facilities Management consist of the following modul es:
1.   Applied Property Management (45 hrs)
2.   Building Services Management (45 hrs)
3.   Fire Safety Management (45 hrs)
4.   Green Building Management (45 hrs)
5.   Workplace Health & Risk Management (60 hrs)
6.   Facilities Management Technologies and Practices (60 hrs)

Trainer's Profile

Andrew Ng Jui Sing

Andrew Ng Jui Sing graduated from the Newcastle Upon Tyne with a Bachelor in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Master of Science in Environment Engineering from NTU. He also holds the WDA Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment.

Andrew has been a full-time lecturer with the Polytechnic since 2009 at the School of Design & Environment. He has taught in various fields in WSH, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Health Management and Project Management. He is involved in work related to in-house safety training and WSH audits in the school. In terms of continuing education for adult learners, he specialises in WSH training courses at the CET Academy in NP. He was the former course coordinator cum trainer in the Specialist Diploma in WSH.

Andrew is also an active EHSQ Management System Auditor since 2000 and has been supporting various industries ranging from Aerospace, Building & Construction, Chemical, Electronics, Food, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marine, Petrochemical, and Waste industries, both local and overseas.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2022016608

Fire Safety Manager Accredited Training Institution (ATI) Certificate

Fire Safety Manager Accredited Training Institution (ATI) Certificate
Applied Property Management (NP-013609)
In this module, students will learn property management skills including management and maintenance of properties, general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, arrears management, incident management, tenancy agreements, contracts management, tendering & procurement process and, interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills. The management of strata titles, management of strata-titled properties will also be taught.
Building Services Management (NP-013610)
This module covers the management and operation of all the engineering systems that are installed in the built environment.
This will include the management and operation of the air-conditioning, lighting, elevator, electrical and water supply systems with emphasis in environmental sustainability and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Facilities Management Technologies and Practice (NP-013614)
This module emphasis the role of facility management practitioners in the upstream design processes to optimise building design for more efficient and cost-effective operation and maintenance activities. The concepts of Design for Maintainability (DfM) for MEP systems, Smart FM, IDD for FM and the knowledge of Outcome-Based for contracts and the requirement and life cycle costing will be covered.
Fire Safety Management (NP-013611)
This module provides students with the knowledge on the roles of Fire Safety Manager. Topics include fire safety management, management of evacuation procedures for occupants in buildings and casualty management.
Green Building Management (NP-013612)
In this module, students will be equipped with the knowledge in green building design to address the issue of climate change. This will include study of Green Mark Assessment set by the regulatory authority, the application of passive and active green technologies to optimize building systems operation, indoor environmental quality, and energy management, energy audit and the appraisal of energy efficient projects.
Workplace Health & Risk Management (NP-013613)
This module focuses on workplace safety, hazards and risk management for different organizations and physical environment. Participants will learn to apply appropriate risk assessment and management techniques and hazard control measures.

Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Facilities Management

Post-Diploma Certificate in Built Environment Management
Facilities Management Technologies and Practice (NP-013614)
This module emphasis the role of facility management practitioners in the upstream design processes to optimise building design for more efficient and cost-effective operation and maintenance activities. The concepts of Design for Maintainability (DfM) for MEP systems, Smart FM, IDD for FM and the knowledge of Outcome-Based for contracts and the requirement and life cycle costing will be covered.
Green Building Management (NP-013612)
In this module, students will be equipped with the knowledge in green building design to address the issue of climate change. This will include study of Green Mark Assessment set by the regulatory authority, the application of passive and active green technologies to optimize building systems operation, indoor environmental quality, and energy management, energy audit and the appraisal of energy efficient projects.
Workplace Health & Risk Management (NP-013613)
This module focuses on workplace safety, hazards and risk management for different organizations and physical environment. Participants will learn to apply appropriate risk assessment and management techniques and hazard control measures.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Facilities Management
Applied Property Management (NP-013609)
In this module, students will learn property management skills including management and maintenance of properties, general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, arrears management, incident management, tenancy agreements, contracts management, tendering & procurement process and, interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills. The management of strata titles, management of strata-titled properties will also be taught.
Building Services Management (NP-013610)
This module covers the management and operation of all the engineering systems that are installed in the built environment.
This will include the management and operation of the air-conditioning, lighting, elevator, electrical and water supply systems with emphasis in environmental sustainability and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Fire Safety Management (NP-013611)
This module provides students with the knowledge on the roles of Fire Safety Manager. Topics include fire safety management, management of evacuation procedures for occupants in buildings and casualty management.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Citizenship type

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And Highest qualification:Polytechnic graduates (within 3 years of graduation) with the following relevant diploma qualifications are eligible to apply:

Nanyang PolytechnicDiploma in Electrical Engineering with Eco-DesignDiploma in Sustainability in Engineering with BusinessNgee Ann PolytechnicDiploma in Hotel & Leisure Facilities ManagementDiploma in Real Estate BusinessDiploma in Sustainable Urban Design & EngineeringDiploma in Clean Energy ManagementDiploma in DesignDiploma in Electrical EngineeringDiploma in Electronic & Computer EngineeringDiploma in Mechanical EngineeringDiploma in Environmental & Water TechnologyDiploma in Landscape Design & HorticultureDiploma in Mechatronics & RoboticsDiploma in Offshore & Sustainable EngineeringRepublic PolytechnicDiploma in Green Building Energy ManagementDiploma in EngineeringDiploma in Sustainable Built EnvironmentDiploma in Electrical & Electronic EngineeringDiploma in Events & Project ManagementDiploma in Integrated Community CareSingapore PolytechnicDiploma in Civil EngineeringDiploma in Civil Engineering with BusinessDiploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Diploma in Facilities Management
Diploma in Integrated Events & Project ManagementDiploma in Marine EngineeringDiploma in Mechanical EngineeringTemasek PolytechnicDiploma in Architectural Technology & Building ServicesDiploma in Clean Energy
Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability
Diploma in Integrated Facility Management
or

Condition 2

Citizenship type

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And National Service:Male Polytechnic graduates can apply within 3 years of completing National Service (NS) operationally ready date. And Highest qualification:Polytechnic graduates with the following relevant diploma qualifications are eligible to apply:

Nanyang PolytechnicDiploma in Electrical Engineering with Eco-DesignDiploma in Sustainability in Engineering with BusinessNgee Ann PolytechnicDiploma in Hotel & Leisure Facilities ManagementDiploma in Real Estate BusinessDiploma in Sustainable Urban Design & EngineeringDiploma in Clean Energy ManagementDiploma in DesignDiploma in Electrical EngineeringDiploma in Electronic & Computer EngineeringDiploma in Mechanical EngineeringDiploma in Environmental & Water TechnologyDiploma in Landscape Design & HorticultureDiploma in Mechatronics & RoboticsDiploma in Offshore & Sustainable EngineeringRepublic PolytechnicDiploma in Green Building Energy ManagementDiploma in EngineeringDiploma in Sustainable Built EnvironmentDiploma in Electrical & Electronic EngineeringDiploma in Events & Project ManagementDiploma in Integrated Community CareSingapore PolytechnicDiploma in Civil EngineeringDiploma in Civil Engineering with BusinessDiploma in Electrical & Electronic EngineeringDiploma in Facilities ManagementDiploma in Integrated Events & Project ManagementDiploma in Marine EngineeringDiploma in Mechanical EngineeringTemasek PolytechnicDiploma in Architectural Technology & Building ServicesDiploma in Clean EnergyDiploma in Green Building & SustainabilityDiploma in Integrated Facility Management

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Facilities Management Post-Diploma Certificate in Built Environment Management Total course fee
Full Course fee $7,622.37 $9,316.23 $16,938.60
PR Sponsored by SME (WSP) $793.71 $970.08 $1,763.79
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME (WSP) $793.71 $970.08 $1,763.79
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 (WSP) $1,143.36 $1,397.43 $2,540.79
Singapore PR (WSP) $3,048.95 $3,726.49 $6,775.44

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Course 
Schedule

Class Day(s): Mon, Tues and Thurs
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Delivery mode: Face-to-face & Home-based Learning (Async & Sync)