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Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Facilities Management (SDSF2)

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Post-Diploma / 1 year / TGS-2022014550

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Learning Outcomes
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Lesson Plan
Trainer Profile
Certification
Entry Requirements
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Course Information

In today’s environmental climate, the responsibility of the facilities management sector goes beyond the maintenance, operations and upkeep of buildings and assets. Its role now significantly includes ensuring environmental sustainability while providing a conducive and comfortable space for its occupants to live, work and rest.

Learning Outcomes

Build your future with knowledge in applied property management from building services management, fire safety management, green building management, to workplace health and risk management. This course is suitable for diploma graduates who are pursuing careers in the facilities management sector and are involved in managing the business services and technical operations of commercial, residential and industrial premises.

Course 
Schedule

Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC, Register Interest Now for Apr 2025 Intake
Class Day(s): Mon – Wed
Time: 1830 – 2130
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning
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

Post-Diploma Certificate in Facilities Management (TGS-2022015255)
Module
Applied Property Management
Introduces property management skills including management and maintenance of properties. It also covers the concept of strata titles, management of strata-titled properties with reference to Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA).
Module
Building Services Management
Provides the management and operation of all the engineering systems that are installed in the built environment with emphasis on environmental sustainability and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Module
Fire Safety Management
Provides the knowledge on the roles of Fire Safety Manager such as management of evacuation procedures, casualty management and case studies.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Built Environment Management (TGS-2022015256)
Module
Green Building Management
Provides knowledge in green building features and design strategies which includes study of Green Mark Schemes and the application of sustainable green technologies.
Module
Workplace Health & Risk Management
Focuses on workplace safety, hazards and risk management for different organisations and physical environment.
Module
Facilities Management Technologies and Practices
Emphasis on 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.

Trainer's Profile

Ng Jui Sing Andrew

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. 

Certification

1 Specialist Diploma
2 Post-Diploma Certificates
6 Modules

Certification

You are required to complete 2 post-diploma certificates within 2-year validity period to be awarded the Specialist Diploma qualification.


Entry Requirements

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

  • A local Polytechnic Diploma/Degree related to the following areas:

      • Hotel, Leisure & Integrated Facilities Management, Real Estate Business

      • Green Building Management, Clean Energy Management, Water & Environment Management

      • Recognized Engineering-related field (such as Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or 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 13 Oct 2017 to 31 Dec 2024.

SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory. 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.

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.

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GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024. Please refer to our STEP portal for the updated fees. (Click on STEP)

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

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Full Course fee$7063.20
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above$706.32
PR Sponsored by SME$735.48
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME$735.48
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40$1059.48
Singapore PR$2825.28
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus$7063.20