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Specialist DiplomaProgrammes


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Our Specialist Diplomas are designed

to provide diploma graduates with the

opportunities to upgrade their knowledge

to meet the ever-changing demands of

the building and construction industry.

Suitable for professionals and industry

practitioners, the course curriculum is

geared towards high-level specialised

knowledge and skill sets needed in

todays increasingly complex built

environment.

With their industry-oriented curriculums,

these programmes will engage you in

real-world training that enhances your

work experience and knowledge, while

enabling you to gain in-depth insight and

skills in your area of specialisation. With

the exception of the Specialist Diploma

in Building Information Modelling which

is a 5-month part-time programme, the

other specialist diplomas are offered as

9-month part-time programmes.

At a Glance


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CONTENTSAt a Glance 2

Specialist Diploma in Building Cost Management 4

Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modeling 6

Specialist Diploma in Construction Management 8

Specialist Diploma in Facility & Energy Management 1 0

Specialist Diploma in Interior & Landscape Design 1 2

Specialist Diploma in M&E Coordination 1 4

Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health 1 6

Administ ra tion Deta ils & Genera l Information 1 8


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SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN

BUILDING COSTMANAGEMENTThe design and construction o building projects is a highly complex

and demanding process, especially with the increased sophistication

o the various disciplines involved, such as architecture, surveying,

construction and engineering. Delivering a project o such complexity

within the right budget, quality and time-scale is critical in meeting

clients expectations. Building cost management provides owners,

developers, architects and contractors the highest degree o costpredictability over the lie cycle o a building with the use o cost

modelling and management techniques.

The Specialist Diploma in Building Cost Management prepares you

to manage construction cost planning and control right rom project

inception to the disposal phase o a building. It provides you an

opportunity to gain industry-specic skills and experience in cost

estimates and analysis, budget orecasts, acilities planning, conceptual

studies and bid comparisons or the design and construction o property.

The curriculum also covers capital and operating cost assessment skills

and project control decisions.

Upon graduation, you can nd career opportunities as quantity surveyors

or cost managers in Singapores booming construction industry.

OBJECTIVESUpon completion, participants will be able to:

Evaluate the cost effects and economic

implications o decisions made during the

management o a construction project.

Enhance their understanding of the cost

implications o their design and engineering

decisions. The relationship between cost and

value will be better understood. Develop practical skills and abilities in applying

the techniques o quantication and valuation

o these cost eects.

CONTENTSBuilding Technology and Services

An understanding of building components and

construction. Topics include preliminary works,

preparation o large and restricted buildings, all

temporary works involved in the construction o

large buildings, dierent types o oundationsand their methods o construction & conditions

or use, the dierent types o walls & materials

used in construction, the construction o

timber, steel & concrete stairs, dierent types

o doors & windows & their methods, dierent

types o nishings, preabricated components,

suspended ceiling, civil engineering works and

airport runway construction.

An understanding of building services. Topics

include the principles and application o water

supply, sanitation systems & ventilation, natural

& mechanical methods o ventilation, mechanicalplants & electrical supply and installation.

Building Measurement

It covers the fundamentals and principles of

standard method o measurement. Students

will be taught taking-o to measure building

quantities or oundations, reinorced concrete

structural works, steelworks, masonry works,

nishing, joinery, glazing, roo covering,

building services and external works. IT

applications relevant to Quantity Surveying

work, ocusing on applications such asElectronic Measurement System, E-Tendering,

and E- Submission will be covered.

Cost Estimating

Fundamentals of cost estimating involving cost

data, cost indices, construction cost in relation

to time and present and uture values; Owners

capital cost estimation involving building

cost, land values and development, land cost

and social development, grants and taxation

concessions and cost o nancing the project;

Contractors cost estimation involving pre-tender price, preliminaries, cost o labour, hire

or purchase o mechanical plant, preliminaries,

preparation o estimates or structural works,

structural steelwork, architectural, plumbing

and basic electrical works.


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WHO SHOULD ATTENDConstruction personnel who

aspire to be Quantity Surveyor

or Cost Manager.

Proessionals working

in property and acility

management who wish to

enhance their knowledge o

building cost management.

EXAMINATION & AWARDOF CERTIFICATEParticipants must attain

at least 75% o physical

attendance and complete all

assignments to acceptable

standards to be eligible to take

the examinations. Those whopass the examinations and

complete all assigned projects

will be awarded the Specialist

Diploma in Building Cost

Management.

Contract Administration & Procurement Principles

Pre-construction planning chart, manpower and resource scheduling, site organisation

and supervision, understanding various types o insurance (e.g., rst party, third party,

etc). Managing sub-contractors, project monitoring, problem solving and post-construction

activities, lump sum and BQ contract, interim progress claims / payment, variation orders

and claims, delay and extension o time, liquidated damages, fuctuation costs, project nal

account and maintenance period.

Principles and objectives of procurement practices, customer satisfaction, sourcing, selectionand supplier certication, JIT concepts, value techniques - cost saving tool, capital equipment

procurement decision making, analytical methods or purchasing, negotiation techniques,

case studies.

Cost Control Techniques

The need for cost control, budgets and budgetary control, owners feasibility studies, project

capital nance and expenditure orecasting; Principles and techniques o cost control during

inception, scheme design and detail design stages including elemental cost analysis and

planning and cost planning during easibility, outline proposal and scheme design; Contractors

cost control over working capital, construction resources, protability, company budgeting or

contract costs, price changes and variation and contractors project cost control system.

Project & Ris Management

Project initiation: owners needs and objectives, project strategy and scope denition, selection

o design rms and contractors.

Preparation o early estimates: estimates check list, documentation, reviews, risk assessment

and analysis, contingency.

Project budgeting: economic easibility study, design budgets and contractors bid.

Project and risk, project organisation and phases, risk and value management, qualitative

and quantitative methods or risk management, principles o risk modelling and simulation,

inormation technology or risk management, managing nancial risks in construction

projects, contract and risk.

Building Law An understanding on the general legal principles, methodologies and the regulatory

ramework (including security o payment, planning, environmental and building regulations).

Topics include contract methodologies and selection (including traditional & alternative orms

o contracting), subcontract issues, cause o action, liability arising in contract, negligence

and on other grounds, insurance and perormance security, contractual claims and disputes,

dispute resolution and relevant case studies.

Lie Cycle Costing and Value Engineering

An understanding of life cycle costing, its purpose and the economic technique through

identiying and quantiying all initial and on-going costs associated with assets over a

buildings expected lie. The impact o new legislation or environmental sustainability on

LCC or sustainable development. Cost considerations or capital outlay which includes majorreplacement, reurbishment and upgrade and the operational outlay which includes repairs

and maintenance, property and support services, utilities and statutory ees.

The history of value analysis, areas of application, principles of the methodology, useful

denitions and methodology o value engineering will be covered.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder o valid employment

pass/work permit and possess one o the ollowing qualications:

a) A diploma (min course duration of 2 years) or equivalent qualication

b) A relevant Advanced Certicate / Higher NITEC / Advanced NBQ with 2 to 3 years of relevant

work experience

c) A relevant certicate with 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience

d) NITEC / Higher NBQ with at least 5 years of relevant work experience


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BUILDINGINfOrMATION

MODELINGBuilding Inormation Modeling (BIM) has become one o the mostexciting developments in the building and construction industry inrecent years. As an integrated design and documentation tool usedto enhance communication and collaboration among all the projectstakeholders, BIM has already begun changing the way architects,engineers, contractors and building owners work together. Withstrategic implementation, BIM will signicantly improve the design andconstruction process through more integrated project coordination. BIMhas also been identied as one o the key technologies to be adopted

under BCAs S$250-million Construction Productivity and CapabilityFund (CPCF) to help the local construction industry improve productivityand enhance its capability.

The Specialist Diploma in Building Inormation Modeling (BIM) aims toimpart in-depth knowledge on BIM undamentals and develop strategicskills or BIM project planning and implementation. It will ocus onBIM applications or eective design analysis, productive designand construction coordination and holistic acility management. BIMstandards and guidelines as well as BIM project case studies will alsobe included in this course.

Upon graduation, participants can look orward to career opportunitiesas BIM Project Coordinators, BIM Modelers/Operators, BIM Consultants/Specialists, and BIM Managers.

OBJECTIVESThe Specialist Diploma in BIM is a 5-month part-

time programme. The objectives o this

programme are:

To equip participants with fundamental

knowledge or the adoption o BIM including

the skill-sets required or the desired changeto processes in the building liecycle;

To familiarize participants with BIM standards,

guidelines and strategies or BIM project

planning and implementation; and

To equip participants with relevant skill-sets

to use BIM or design analysis and project

coordination among dierent parties and

disciplines

CONTENTSBIM Fundamentals

BIM Concepts & Terminologies / BIM Benets &

Evolution / BIM Modeling Requirements / BIM

Modeling Methods / BIM Discipline Models /

BIM Model & Exchange / BIM Software Tools,

Interoperability & Design Integration / BIM

Application Areas / Advanced BIM Technologies

BIM or Facility Management

Introduction to FM / BIM Benets for FM Integration

of FM System & BIM / BIM-Based FM Tools / BIM

or Operation / Case Study

BIM Standards and Implementation Strategies

BIM Standards & Guidelines / BIM System Setup

& BIM Model Specications / BIM Implementation

Strategies (Company Level) / BIM Execution Plan

(Project Level) / Introduction to BIM Related Legal

Issues & Risk Management

BIM or Design Coordination and Documentation

Introduction / Challenges / Design Process or

BIM / BIM or Documentation & Submission / BIM

or Design Visualization & Spatial Coordination /

Multi-Discipline Model Integration & Strategies /

BIM Objects, Team Work and BIM Server / BIM-

Based Project Review & Coordination / BIM or

Early Stage QTO & Costing Hands-on BIM Lab

Sessions

BIM or Design Analysis

BIM Model Checking and Quality Assurance /

BIM or Quantity Take-O and Costing / BIM

for Sustainability & Energy Analysis / BIM forStructural Analysis / BIM for Buildability &

Constructability Assessment / Hands-on BIM Lab

Sessions

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WHO SHOULD ATTENDThis Specialist Diploma

Programme is designed or

the upgrading o technical

personnel, proessionals,

and CAD managers/executives who are keen to

enhance their skill-sets and

implementation strategies

or employing BIM or more

eective design analysis and

project coordination. Potential

participants include designers,

consultants, contractors,

project coordinators, project

managers, CAD/BIM managers,

operators, dratspersons and

BIM modelers.

EXAMINATION &AWARD OF CERTIFICATEA participant must attain at

least 75% o physical



standards to be eligible to

take the examination. Those

who pass the examinationand complete all projects will

be awarded the Specialist

Diploma in Building

Inormation Modeling (BIM).

BIM or Construction Planning and Coordination

Introduction / Construction Process or BIM / Project Inormation Preparation & Site Planning /

Construction Project Information Coordination /4D BIM for Project Schedule Visualisation / 5D

BIM for Construction Project QTO & Costing / As-Built BIM / BIM for Precast & Prefabrication /

Hands-on BIM Lab Sessions

BIM Case Studies

Overseas Case Studies / Local Case Studies

Final BIM Project

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder o valid employment

pass/work permit; and possess one o the ollowing qualications in a relevant discipline:

a) A diploma (min course duration of 2 years) or equivalent qualication

b) A relevant Advanced Certicate / Higher NITEC / Advanced NBQ with 2 to 3 years of relevantwork experience



In addition, applicants must also have BIM modeling skills (sotware knowledge) and experience

relevant to their working disciplines. I not, they will need to attend a bridging course to obtain

such sotware skills beore they sign up or this BIM Specialist Diploma programme. Such BIM

bridging courses are available from BCA Academy and the software vendors.

Please submit relevant BIM skill certicates/documents together with the application. Below is alist o BIM skill certicates and/or documents acceptable:

Certicates of BIM modeling hands-on courses (min 3 days) on BIM software such as Revit,

ArchiCAD, Bentley and Tekla, etc; or

Certicate of Successful Completion of BIM Modeling Certication Courses by BCA Academy

(Architecture/MEP/Structure Track); or

A letter from the applicants company certifying that the applicant has relevant BIM project and

modelling skills experience.


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CONSTrUCTIONMANAGEMENTIn land scarce Singapore, the building and construction industry plays

a critical role in our citys advancement and urban regeneration. Witha high volume o building and inrastructure, the construction industry

is oering great employment prospects and earning potential or

construction proessionals, such as higher level supervisors, project

coordinators, construction managers and project managers.

The Specialist Diploma in Construction Management will equip

you with skills that are essential in managing construction projects

successully. The comprehensive curriculum ranging rom technical

subjects, quality, saety, contract & cost management to legal studies

and inormation technology will prepare you or an outstanding career

in the construction industry.

OBJECTIVESThis 9-month part-time specialist diploma

programme aims to equip participants with

a thorough understanding o construction

processes, project planning and scheduling,

construction costs management, procurement,

contract administration, law and management.

It aims to develop well-rounded construction

managers who will have the skills to source,

secure and eectively manage construction

projects.

CONTENTSConstruction Processes

Precast, Prestressed & False Works: Pre-

cast systems, applications, advantages and

limitation, aspects o design, production,

storage and site erection / Pre-stressed

systems, applications, and constructionprocedures & saety / Concrete ormwork &

alsework / Scaolding

Architectural & Waterproong: Specialist

architectural systems: waterproong systems,

lightweight internal partitioning systems,

acade systems sunshading devices, louvers,

solar panels, gondola systems & rainwater

discharge system

Mechanical & Electrical Services: Construction

processes, specication and requirements /

Code o Practice and Standards, inspection,

commission and hand-over / Application

procedures or approval

Deep Excavation Temporary Works: Basic

knowledge o soil mechanics, temporary earth

retaining systems, work sequence or deep

excavation, instrumentation, saety o deep

excavation construction & risk management

Principles o Law

Contract law: principles of contracts; remedies

or breach o enorceable contractual

obligations / Company law: concepts o limitedliability and the separate legal personality

o corporate entities; duties and liabilities

o directors; judicial management. Sale o

goods / The law o torts: general principles o

negligence in business transactions

Cost Management & Control Techniques

Introduce the processes and procedures of

cost management as a cost control tool during

the pre and post tender construction phases o

a project, the impact o design on the cost-in-use and lie cycle cost o buildings


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WHO SHOULD ATTENDProject managers, engineers,

builders, system specialists,

technical proessionals,

project coordinators, M&E

coordinators,M&E supervisors

and building trade supervisors.

EXAMINATION & AWARDOF CERTIFICATEA participant must attain at least

75% o physical attendance

and complete all assignments

to acceptable standards to be

eligible to take the examination.

Those who pass all subject

examination and complete allprojects within 3 years from

the date o commencement

will be awarded the Specialist

Diploma in Construction

Management.

Quality, Environmental & Saety Management

Construction Quality Management for Structural, Architectural and M&E Works: Bonus

scheme for construction quality, overview of CONQUAS 21, structural, architectural works &

M&E works assessment and work control standard

Environmental Control at Construction Sites: Wastewater system. Sanitary, sewerage &

drainage systems; food problems, vector control, air pollution control, noise control &

monitoring, control o inectious diseases, reuse management (including waste minimisation),Code o Practice and Statutory requirements

Safety Management on Construction Sites: Elements of safety management system. Safety

promotion, evaluation, aselection & control o sub-contractors, saety inspections, maintenance

regime, hazard analysis, control o movement & use o hazardous substances & chemicals,

emergency preparedness, occupational health programme

Management o Construction Contracts

Knowledge on the management of construction contracts including forms and condition

o contracts, specications, bills o quantities, claims and arbitration and interpretation &

application o articles and condition o building contract lump sum contract

Project Management & IT Application

Techniques of project management using a structured approach. Comprehensive coverage of

all stages of projects. Activities & transactions of a project. IT applications in project planning

& scheduling. Basic understanding o building measurement

Management and Organisation

Basic functions of management: planning, organising, leading and controlling; motivation

theories and techniques; leadership styles; monitoring and rewarding employees perormance;

analysis o organisational environment and management o change.

Supply Chain Management

Procurement planning and practice; performance review of subcontractors and suppliers;

network sourcing; inventory cost and control; application o barcode and radio requency

technologies; and warehouse management. Development o subcontractors and suppliers

case study.

Business Presentation & Negotiation Sills

Business communication, types of presentation, use of graphs and diagrams. Negotiation

steps and techniques. Cultural factors affecting negotiation in Asia. Situation strategy and

underlying interest.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder o a valid

employment pass/work permit; and possess one o the ollowing qualications:

a) A diploma (minimum course duration of 2 years) or equivalent qualication


work experience




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fACILITY & ENErGYMANAGEMENTEnvironmental sustainability is increasingly gaining ground in the

building and construction industry, buoyed by global concerns on climate

change and limited natural resources. With the rising trend towards

green technologies and renewable energy in the built environment,there is now a critical need or proessionals that are procient in energy

management to operate buildings or optimal building perormance.

The Specialist Diploma in Facility & Energy Management equips youwith essential knowledge to plan and manage building operations

and maintenance efciently. The programme also incorporates Energy

Management modules to give you the added competitive edge.

Upon graduation, you can work eectively as acility management

executives in management corporations, building maintenance and

building reurbishment rms or be technical specialists in energy

service companies.

OBJECTIVESThe Specialist Diploma in Facility & Energy

Management is a 9-month part-time programme

that aims to equip participants with the skills and

knowledge to:

Understand the statutes relating to facility

management, such as risk management,

Building Maintenance & Strata Management

Act, Building Control Act and Town Council Act;

Use the facility management tools for operation

and maintenance planning and management;

Carry out maintenance on general building

acilities, such as the building interiors,

claddings, building envelopes and roos;

Manage the operation and maintenance

unctions o the building services, such as the

ACMV system, electrical system, re protection

system, plumbing and sanitary systems, lit and

escalator, ltration system; Develop competency in energy auditing works,

energy eciency technologies and energy

economics;

Conduct structural appraisal on existing

buildings and carry out reurbishment works.

At the end of the course, participants should be

able to carry out ecient acility management

with the knowledge o how various systems in a

building interact and how preventive maintenance

should be applied. Participants will also be

able to conduct audit investigation and energy

measurement using dierent tools.

CONTENTSFacility Management & Building Legislation

Facility Management / Building Legislation /

Space & Asset Management / Risk Management

Energy Management & Renewable Energy

Energy Audit & Measurement / EnergyManagement & Economics / Solar Technologies

Building Retroft & Maintenance

Building Interiors / Building Envelope & Cladding

/ Wet Areas / Structural Appraisal / Structural

Repairs and Refurbishment / Architectural

Repairs and Reurbishment

Mechanical Systems

ACMV System / Plumbing, Sanitary & Gas

System / Fire Protection System / SwimmingPool Filtration System / Indoor Air Quality &

Legionella


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WHO SHOULD ATTENDEngineers, architects, project

managers, acility managers,

estate ocers, estate

managers, maintenance

supervisors, project

coordinators, supervisors andthose who wish to enhance

their knowledge in managing

acilities & building energy

perormance.

EXAMINATION & AWARDOF CERTIFICATEA participant must attain


attendance and complete allassignments to acceptable



who pass the examination

and complete all projects will


Diploma in Facility & Energy

Management.

Electrical Systems

Power Generation & Distribution / Efcient Lightings / Lifts & Escalators / Communication &

Security System

Project & Presentation

Each student is required to submit an individual project on developing & implementing a facility

maintenance, reurbishment or energy conservation plan or a building. Students will taketurns within an allocated time rame or presentation, questions & answers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder o a valid employment

pass/work permit; and possess one o the ollowing qualications:



work experience



COURSE ADVANCEMENTGraduates of Specialist Diploma in Facility & Energy Management can choose to pursue a

Bachelor of Construction Management through the University of Newcastle, Australia.


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INTErIOr &LANDSCAPE DESIGNInterior and landscape design is about exploring space within a

building and outside the building. And with design disciplines merging

across the board, aspiring interior and landscape architects will have

to take inspiration rom architecture, landscape, product, graphic art

and visual culture to perceive space, while considering wider issues

such as the environment, unctions and orm.

The Specialist Diploma in Interior & Landscape Design is structured

to equip you with the knowledge o principles and theories in interior

and landscape design, and how they are applied in real life. From ideaconception to planning and creating interior and exterior spaces, you

will explore new technologies to improve your design solutions and

gain critical knowledge o building and material science to understand

the behavioral, social and physical requirements o design in the built

environment.

Upon graduation, you will qualiy to work as technical specialists in theinterior and landscape design industry.

OBJECTIVESAt the end of the course, the participants would

have built a solid knowledge-base in the many

acets o an interior or landscape design project,

rom planning and design to implementation. They

would have grasped the general concepts and

methodologies, acquired the basic vocabulary &

typology o interior and landscape design. Theywould also possess proper methods o detailing

with sucient knowledge in building science &

materials to meet the behavioural, social & physical

requirements o design in the built environment.

CONTENTSTheory & History o Interior Design

Development of design vocabulary through the

theoretical study o thematic concerns, popular

culture & ideologies

Overview & brief history of design & arts

movements

Introduction to the vernacular expressions in the

asian context particular to tropical architecture

Drawing Conventions

Graphical illustration with linework, toning

& typography to represent depth, breadth,

transparency & texture.

Visual language & layout composition, scale,

presentation techniques

Manual drawing techniques in 2D & 3D

technical drawings. Includes plans, sections &

elevations, axonometric & perspectives.

Design Studio 1 Principles & Methods

Principles of Design

Interior space planning methodology theory

o the cube and the surrounding surace plane

as orm & space studies, overview o volume,

light, contours & textures

Introduction to 3D CAD for design presentation

Application of design parameters in studio

sessions

Scenography Colour psychology and concepts

Signage, graphics, art & artifacts

Lighting principles & technology daylighting,

articial lighting, mood & eect lighting

Building Science

Fundamentals of construction technology

& services Structure / Plumbing / M&E

systems/ Fire Protection / Building automation

& communication

Impact of building services on interior design

& importance o multidisciplinary collaboration Acoustic & climate control

Building authority requirements, introduction to

Green Mark or buildings


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WHO SHOULD ATTENDProject Managers, architects,

engineers, project coordinators,

interior designers, landscape

designers, supervisors and

those who wish to cross over to

a new eld.

EXAMINATION & AWARDOF CERTIFICATEA participant must attain at

least 75% o physical





who pass the examinationand complete all projects will


Diploma in Interior &

Landscape Design.

Interior Technology

Aesthetics versus human anthropometry & ergonomics

Building materials and components usage & selection

Assembly & construction detailing of elements

Building regulations, introduction to Universal Design and Green Mark for interiors

Design Studio 2 Design Application Residential design

Commercial & Retail design

Exhibition design

Hospitality design

Project Part 1: Interior Design

Preparation of project with 1 day project presentation. (Students will take turns within an

allocated time rame or presentation, questions & answers). Oral presentation will be required to

complement visual presentation.

Students are to apply their gained knowledge to develop a project proposal in any application type

according to individual interest. This is to be discussed with the course trainer & submitted to him

or her or approval. Submission requirements include scaled drawings with plans and sections as well as 3D

projections demonstrating layout & concept; samples showing material selection and detailing as

well as overall desired ambience.

Concepts & History o Landscape Design

Introduction to popular themes & traditions from Western, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Balinese,

& tropical gardens, to modern contemporary designs

Incorporation of landscape design to complement the built environment and to create the Spirit

o the Place

Landscape Elements & Technology

Introduction to horticulture Use of softscape components: basic botanical characteristics, selection & maintenance of

common plants

Application of hardscape components: Surface nishes, pergola, decks, small outdoor structures,

street & garden urniture, artiacts & water eatures

Introduction to skyrise greenery, sustainable landscape & micro-climatic control

Landscape Design Studio

Indoor-outdoor relationships, intimacy & scale

Effects & mood setting to add vibrancy & dazzle, to calm or to mystify

Strategy application serial vs still visions, creation of vistas & framed views

Project Part 2: Landscape Design

Students are expected to expand & develop an overall a medium sized landscape design scheme to arrive at an innovative solution

Submission requirements include scaled drawings with plans, sections as well as 3D views demonstrating layout & concept; samples showing

material selection and detailing as well as overall desired ambience.

Oral presentation will be required to complement visual presentation

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder o a valid employment pass/work permit; and possess one o the

ollowing qualications:


b) A relevant Advanced Certicate / Higher NITEC / Advanced NBQ with 2 to 3 years of relevant work experiencec) A relevant certicate with 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience



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M&ECOOrDINATIONThe growing complexity of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) servicesin commercial, residential, industrial and inrastructural projects have

made the role of an M&E coordinator increasingly important. Properplanning and coordination of M&E services are central to the success

o building projects, playing key roles in building aesthetics, operational

eciency and optimal building maintenance.

The Specialist Diploma in M&E Coordination designed to meet the

increasing sophistication in building design as demanded by the

market. It aims to equip individuals with the technical knowledge o

industry best practices as well as managerial skills to undertake both

conventional and specialised building projects. The Specialist Diploma in

M&E Coordination is recognised by BCA as a technical qualication thatis acceptable for M&E work head registration under BCAs ContractorsRegistry.

Upon graduation, participants can look forward to become M&E

engineers, property executives and acilities executives. The SpecialistDiploma also serves as a stepping-stone to technically advanced

positions such as project managers or M&E managers.

OBJECTIVESThis 9-month part-time specialist diploma

programme aims to amiliarise participants with

the Design & Build concept, BCAs CORENET

e-submission, safe practices related to M&E

works, M&E services, building structures and

architectural construction, specications,

negotiating skills etc. The course emphasizes

training on CAD coordination drafting and active

learning via class discussion. At the end of the

course, the participant should have acquired the

skills and knowledge to:

Understand the construction, installation and

inspection o mechanical and electrical services

in construction projects

Interpret M&E, architectural and structural

drawings and prepare penetration and

coordination drawings

Plan and execute the coordination of M&Eservices installation

Carry out safe work procedures and installation

practices

Appreciate Government Departments rules and

requirements and make timely submissions or

approvals and inspections

Communicate effectively with consultants and

sub-contractors

CONTENTSUnderstanding Site Organisation and

Contract Administration

Construction site organization / Roles and

contractual relationship between parties /

Roles and responsibilities of M&E coordinator

/ Construction plant hoist, generator and

pumps / Law o contract / Types o design

and construction approaches / Contents

o construction contracts / Standard orm

o contracts, variations, payment, claims

and defects / Attendance provided by main

contractor and sub-contractors / Interpreting

specications / Contractual risks

Understanding the Principles, Installation &

Inspection o M&E Systems

Construction processes, specication and

performance requirements of M&E services /

Relevant codes o practice and standards or

the equipment and materials for M&E services

/ Working principles, key components and

installation methods / Inspection, testing and

commissioning / Application procedures for

approval, installation works and connection toservices mains / Procedures or handling over

M&E services


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Project managers, engineers,

system specialists, project

coordinators, M&E coordinators

and building trade supervisors.

EXAMINATION & AWARD

OF CERTIFICATE

A participant must attain






who pass the examination

and complete all projectswithin 3 years from the date of

commencement will be awarded

the Specialist Diploma in

M&E Coordination.

Understanding Building Structures and Architectural Construction

RC and structural steel, precast and prestressed concrete, at slab, frames construction

and sequence / Architectural systems - building envelope, ceilings, internal partitions, oor

systems, system urniture construction and work sequence

Understanding the Principles, Installation & Inspection o M&E System in Specialised

Facilities

Construction processes, specication and performance requirements of M&E services /

Working principles, key components and installation methods / Inspection, testing and

commissioning / Procedures for handling over M&E services

Understanding and Production o Drawings

Interpretation of structural, architectural and services drawings / AutoCAD practice /

Coordination of services in M&E plant rooms, ceiling space and below raise oor / Interfacing

o structural, architectural and services / Preparation o penetration and coordination drawings

Understanding Installation Practices

Basic leveling and using surveying instruments / Underground services survey, detection anddrawings / Excavation and shoring for M&E pipe laying / Structural supports, thermal and

acoustics insulation for M&E equipment and pipes / Installation for ease of identication and

protection against mechanical damage / Maintenance considerations or accessibility and

uture parts replacement

Understanding Sae Wor Practices and Planning o Wors

Safe Work Practices / Planning techniques including CPM, PERT and line-of-balance / Develop

short term weekly plans and daily schedules / Using planned schedule or extension o time

claim / Minutes writing / Negotiating skills

Documentation and Building Development Procedures

Rules and requirements for applications and permits to commence work / Approvals required

for TOP and CSC / Introduction to CORENET e-Submission / O&M manuals, warranties and

as-built drawings for submission on hand-over of works / CONQUAS assessment standards

Project & Presentation

Students will be required to submit an individual report related to the course of study and do

a presentation to a panel o assesors

Holders o Certifcate in M&E Coordination will be exempted rom these subjects

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder o a valid employment

pass/work permit; and possess one o the ollowing qualications:



work experience




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WOrkPLACE SAfETYAND HEALTH

Under the legal framework of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH),a WSH Ofcer is required to be appointed for a construction projectwith a contract sum of $10 million or more. The Specialist Diploma inWorkplace Safety and Health (SDipWSH) is one of the qualicationsrecognised for the registration of a WSH Ofcer by the Ministry of

Manpower. This course will also prepare the participants to take up

employment as other WSH professionals such as WSH Managers, WSHAdvisors, WSH Specialists, etc.

The course is developed based on the WSH Professionals WorkforceSkills Qualications (WSQ) ramework which is jointly ormulated by the

Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), Ministry of Manpower(MOM) and the industry. The course contents have been developed to

suit personnel who wish to work in the construction industry.

OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Specialist Diploma in WSH

are:

To provide participants with an in-depth

knowledge of WSH competencies under the

WSH Qualications framework; and To prepare participants to be competent WSH

Ocers or the construction industry

CONTENTSThe course consists of 14 Competency Units

(CUs), of which 11 are Core Units and 3 are

Elective Units.

CORE COMPETENCY UNITS

Bridging Module: Apply Basic

Mathematics and Science Topics in WSH*

Application of mathematics, physicsand chemistry principles in WSH such as

calculation o orces, load, energy, pressure,

ventilation, etc.

*Applicants who possess a recognised engineeringor technology related Degree or Diploma may

be exempted rom studying the Bridging Module.

Establish and Review WSH Policy and

Objectives

Developing, implementing and reviewing WSH

policy and objectives.

Advise on WSH Legal Compliance Issues

Identifying WSH legal and other requirements

to advise the stakeholders on compliance with

the requirements.

Establish Measurement and Monitoring

o WSH Perormance

Establishing measurement and monitoring

of WSH performance, as well as advising

stakeholders on WSH hazard sampling.

Design and Implement Behavioural

Saety Programme

Developing, maintaining and reviewing

behavioural saety programmes.

Establish and Manage Incident

Investigation and Analysis Processes

Developing, implementing and reviewing WSH

incident investigation and analysis processes.

Manage Internal WSH Audit System

Developing internal WSH audit system;Conducting internal WSH audit;

Reviewing and ollow-up on audit ndings.


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WHO SHOULD ATTENDPersons with relevant

qualifcations or experience

who aspire to be WSH Ofcers

or other WSH proessionals

such as WSH Managers, WSHAdvisors, WSH Specialists.

EXAMINATION & AWARDOF CERTIFICATEi) Participants will be

assessed individually or each

Competency Unit (CU).

ii) Assessment or each CU will

be competency-based and mayconsist o: Work Assignments,

Project Reports, Case Studies,

Role-Plays, Oral / Written

Questioning and Interview

Sessions.

iii) Participants must achieve

at least 75% physical

attendance to be eligible or the

assessment.

iv) Participants who are certifed

to be competent in each CU

will be awarded a Statement o

Attainment (SOA). Participants

who obtained SOAs or all

required CUs will be awarded

a WSQ Specialist Diploma

in Workplace Safet and

Health.

Establish and Reiew Emergenc Preparedness and Response Plan

Developing, implementing and maintaining an organisational emergency

preparedness and response plan.

Lead Workplace Communication and Negotiations

Leading workplace communication; Establishing communication strategies or anorganisation; Developing a work team; Monitoring and evaluating progress o the work

team; Leading workplace negotiations.

Identif WSH hazards and assess WSH risks

Identiying hazards and assessing risks at the workplace, including estimating costs due to

the WSH risks.

Control WSH risks

Establishing control requirements; Recommending reasonably practicable control measures;

Implementing and reviewing risk control measures.

ELECTIvE COMPETENCy UNITS

Manage WSH risks in construction industr

Managing compliance issues in construction industries; Controlling and managing WSH

risks in construction industries.

Manage Workplace Safet and Health Sstem

Identiying responsibilities under WSH Act; Establishing and maintaining workplace saety

and health ramework; Establishing and evaluating workplace saety and health system,

policies, procedures and programmes.

Prepare and facilitate classroom training (T&D Framework)

Reviewing learners profle and adjust training programme to meet their needs; Preparingresources needed or training delivery; Creating and maintaining a conducive learning

environment; Facilitating learning through eective instructional skills and strategies;

Monitoring learners progress and adjust training programme; Reviewing post-course

evaluation.

ENTRy REQUIREMENTSThe applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder o valid

employment pass/work permit and possess one o the ollowing qualifcations:

a) GCE O Levels in English (Grades 1-6) OR ESS - WPL (Reading, Writing, Listening &

Speaking) Level 6; AND

b) GCE O Levels in Mathematics (Grades 1-6) OR ESS - WPN - Level 6; AND

c) Advanced Certifcate in WSH (ACWSH) OR Certifcate in Saety Coordinators Training

Course (SCTC) OR 5 years o working experience as a Saety Supervisor/Saety Coordinator

Note: ESS WPL/N stands or Singapore Employability Skills Systems Workplace Literacy & Workplace Numeracy Skills.

For more inormation on ESS WPLN, please reer to the website: http://www.wda.gov.sg

Registration for Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health will open when there are vacancies.Please refer to our website at www.bcaa.edu.sg for updated information.


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Administration Details and General Information

Cs

CdCs Dat

Cs F(c GST)

Cmmcmt

Schd

74051Specialist Diploma in

Building Cost Management

285 training hrs(9 months)

(2 semesters)S$4,472.60** 27 Feb 2013


Building Inormation Modeling


(1 semester)S$4,922.00** 6 Ma 2013


Construction Management


(2 semesters)

S$3,648.70** 5 Mar 2013


Facilit & Energ Management


(2 semesters)S$3,648.70** 25 Feb 2013


Interior & Landscape Design


(2 semesters)S$3,648.70** 18 Feb 2013

74033

Specialist Diploma in

M&E Coordination

285 training hrs

(9 months)(2 semesters) S$4,606.35**

28 Feb 2013For holders o Certifcate in M&E

Coordination (Exempted romsubjects as shown on Page 14&15)

138 training hrs

(with exemptions)S$2,963.90**

76068

Specialist Diploma in WorkplaceSaet & Health (with exemption rom Appl

basic mathematics & science topics in WSH)


S$4,494.00S$1,348.25*

Registration will re-open

when there are vacanies,

visit www.bcaa.edu.sg

or updated inormation.Appl basic Mathematics and

Science topics in WSH # 30 hrs (1 month)

S$749.00

S$224.70*

FrequenCy: 3 times a week rom 6.30pm to 9.30pm on weekdas

Venue: BCA ACADEMy

CourSe DeliVery: English

For enquiries, please call 6248 9999; or email to [email protected]

* WDA Course Fee Grant

** The Course Fees Subsid amount is pending approval rom WDA. Please visit www.bcaa.d.sg or updated inormation.

# Participants have to obtain competenc in the unit Appl basic mathematics and science topics in WSH beore the can appl orthe ull course on Specialist Diploma in WSH.


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WDA COURSE FEE GRANT

The grant is applicable to Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents only.

BCA Academy reserves the right to claim back the funded course fee from the participant / sponsoring company in the event that

the participant ails to achieve 75% attendance or pass the assessments or have violated the rules or code o conduct set by

BCA Academy.

The funded course fee is subjected to revision by WDA.

SkILLS DEVELOPMENT FUND (SDF)

Companies are required to enrol their staff (Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident) through WDAs SkillsConnect system @

www.skillsconnect.gov.sg. Eligible applicants will pay the balance of course fee (inclusive of GST) after the SDF support.

WITHDRAWAL

If the notice of withdrawal is received by BCA Academy 14 working days or more before the course/semester commencement date,

90% of the fee paid will be refunded. If the notice of withdrawal is received by BCA Academy between 4 to 13 working days before the

course/semester commencement date, 75% of the fee will be refunded. If the notice of withdrawal is received by BCA Academy less than

4 working days before the course/semester commencement date, no refund will be given.

REPLACEMENT

Replacement of participants is allowed if the substitute meets all the entry requirements and the request is made at least 4 working days

beore the course/semester commencement date.

DEFERMENT

If the application for deferment is received by BCA Academy 14 working days or more before the course/semester commencement date,

an administration fee of 10% of the original course/semester fee is chargeable. If the application is received by BCA Academy less than

14 working days but more than 3 working days before the course/semester commencement date, an administration fee of 25% of the feeis chargeable. No deferment is allowed if the notice is received by BCA Academy less than 4 working days before the course/semester

commencement date. Under this circumstance, the case will be treated as a withdrawal unless the registered participant decides to

proceed with the original course.

PROGRAMME SWITCHING

Application for programme switching must be submitted to the BCA Academy at least 4 working days before the course/semester

commencement date. I the application is approved, the participant may be given a reund i the ee o the new programme is lower than

that of the original programme. However, any refund arising from programme switching shall not be more than 10% of the fee of the

original programme.

ENGLISH SCREENING TEST

Applicants under the following categories shall take an English Screening Test (at a fee of $21.40, inclusive of GST) conducted by

BCA Academy to enable the Academy to assess their enrolment eligibility. An English Screening Test is applicable for the applicants if:

i) They do not possess a Diploma or NCCS certicate; or

ii) They are holding Degrees or Diplomas issued by countries where English is not the main medium of instruction

Alternatively, applicants can take the ESS Workplace Literacy test from WDA and obtain a pass at level 6 or higher.

BCA Academy reserves the right to amend the programme details, revise the course/semester ee without prior notice, to cancel, postpone or

change the venue o the programme in the event o any unoreseen circumstances.


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Name:

Home Address:

NRIC / FIN No:

Compan UEN No.:

Training Grant Application No (TG):

WDAs SkillsConnect Account No:

Compan:

Oce Address:

Nature o Business (Brief describe):

Brie description o our duties:

Age:

Email:

Postal Code:

Work Permit No.:

Marital Status:

Date o Birth: / / (DD/MM/yyyy)

Tel : Fax : HP. No. :

Contact Person: Designation: Tel :

Appointment/Designation:Salar:

Date Joined Compann :

Underline surname (in BLOCK letters)

Gender : * Male / Female

(For compan that has successull applied or SDF claim)

(optional)

GST Registered Compan : yES / NO *

# For non-Singaporean / Permanent Residents, a cop o the emploment pass or work permit / PR documents MUST be submitted with the application.

Copies o school certicates and academic qualications MUST be submitted with the application.

* Delete where neccessar

1. Personal Particulars

ApplicAtion Form:

sp Dpm Pgmm

c appd: ______________________________________________________________

2. Qualiications (Hgh adm d th Qf)

3. current eMPloYMent

year Obtained Qualication Institution

For Ocial Use yes No

Meet Entr Requirement

Meet Special Qualication

Ocer-in-charges name/signature/date

200 Badde rad Sgae 579700 te: 6248 9999 Fax: 6258 0558

(Exe f Seas Da Wkae Safey ad Heah)


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4. PreVious eMPloYMent (u p h p f)

5. aPPlication or eXeMPtion roM class lessons

Candidate ma appl or exemption rom class lessons subject to approval. Application must be made beore the course registration closing date. Successul

candidate that is granted exemption would still be required to complete all course assessments and exams in order to quali or the Specialist Diploma. The

exemption is onl applicable to class lessons onl and there will be no reduction in course ee. Exemption is not applicable to SDF unded candidate.

In view o m ormal qualication(s) as listed in item 2, I would like to appl exemption(s) or the ollowing modules:

____________________________: ______________________________: ________________________________

(please state the modules and submit all supporting documents such as transcript and subject outline, indicating prior learning experience).

6. PaYMent o course ees

Pament Mode:

1

Giro

2

Cheque *Cash / Nets / Credit Card (Payment must be made personally at BCA Academy)

1 Bank Account No.: ____________________________________________________________________

(should be the same bank account as indicated in the Direct Debit Authourisation form submitted to Building and Construction Authority)

2 Cheque No.: _______________________________________ dated: _____________________ or $ ______________________

(Cheque should be crossed, marked account payee only and made payable to Building and Construction Authority)

Pym m b md wh gg b d g p. n v w b d.

7. Declaration ( p k wh ppb )I/We agree to allow BCA to disclose to other government agencies and / or the Government an inormation relating to me/us in connection with, arising

rom or relating to this application, including but not limited to m/our personal particulars and m/ our test results.

a) *I/We hereb declare that the particulars given in the Application Form are true and correct in ever respect. *I/We understand that the application willbe disqualied i an inormation given is ound to be untrue and the ees paid will be oreited.

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

c) *I/We also accept that BCA Academ reserves the right to accept or reject the application or whatever reason and no reund o ees will be made orwithdrawal on or ater the commencement o the course which the applicant has been accepted.

d) *The compan sponsors the above applicant.

th mpy w p h bv ppWe, the applicant compan agree and undertake to pa BCA Academ the Skillsconnect Training Grant amount in ull i the registered trainee(s) does not satis

or compl the terms and conditions o the course and/or the Skillsconnect Training Grant and/or WDA Training Assistance scheme or in the event that, or

whatever reasons the WDA does not pa to BCA Academ that portion o the course ee.

mpy g Giro pymWe hereb declare that our Direct Debit and Direct Credit Authorisation or GIRO application with the Building and Construction Authorit (BCA) stil l remain in orce.

We authorise BCA to issue instructions to our bank/nance compan to debit our account or the total amount shown above or the purpose o course registration.

Compan Designation Duration Job Description (e.g. structural, renovation, M&E etc)

Name/Signature ( *Compan / individual applicant)

signature/date signature/date

Compan Stamp(For compan application)

or oicial use

Application No.: ______________________________________ Ocial Receipt No.: ______________________________________

Processing Ocer: ____________________________________ Cashier: ______________________________________

* Delete where neccessar

BCA Academy reserves the right to amend the programme details, revise the course/semester fee without prior notice, to cancel, postpone or change the venue of the programme in the event of anyunforeseen circumstances.


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Name:

Home Address:

NRIC / PP No:

Date o Birth:

Email:

Postal Code:

Nationality:

Marital Status.:


Underline surname (in BLOCK letters)

(dd/mm/yyyy)Gender : * Male / Female

Copies o relevant certifcates or academic / saety qualifcations & testimonials or work experience MUST be submitted with the application.

* Delete where neccessary

1. Personal Particulars

2. entry requirements (Please fll in both Parts A & B)

qualiication institution Please tick

where applicable

ESS WPLN Level 6 - Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writting

GCE O Level - English (Grade1-6) & Mathematics (Grade1-6)

Diploma in:

Degree in:

Others:

Please tickwhere applicable

Advanced Certifcate in WSH

Certifcate in Saety Co-ordinators Training CourseAt least 5 years WSH related work experience such as Saety Supervisor/WSH co-ordinator (Please describe your work experience below)

Current Company & Job description: From To

Previous Companies & Job description:

For Ofcial Use Yes No

Direct entry to Specialist Dip in WSH

Attend Bridging Module -Apply basic Maths and Science Topics

Ofcer-in-charges name/signature/date

aPPlication orm

Specialist Diploma inWorkplace Safety and Health

P a - ad qf

P B - rv s cf or WsH d wk xp


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4. aPPlication or eXemPtion

In view o my ormal qualifcation(s) as listed in Item 2, I would like to apply exemption or ________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________ (Please indicate subject(s), i applicable.

Name/Signature ( *Company / individual applicant)

signature/date signature/date

Company Stamp(For company application)

or oicial use

Application No.: ______________________________________ Ofcial Receipt No.: ______________________________________

Processing Ofcer: ____________________________________ Cashier: ______________________________________

* Delete where neccessary

Company Name:

Company UEN No.:

Company Address:

Contact Person: Designation:

GST Registered Company : YES / NO *

3. current emPloyment

Email:


6. Declaration ( p k wh ppb )

I/We agree to allow BCA to disclose to other government agencies and / or the Government any inormation relating to me/us in connection with, arising romor relating to this application, including but not limited to my/our personal particulars and my/ our test results.

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 willbe disqualifed i any inormation given is ound to be untrue and the ees paid will be oreited.

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 or whatever reason and no reund o ees will be made or

withdrawal on or ater the commencement o the course which the applicant has been accepted.

d) *The company sponsors the above applicant.

# app WDa c G*We, the applicant company / I, the applicant, agree and undertake to pay BCA Academy the course ee grant amount in ull i *the registered trainee does not

/ I do not satisy or comply with the terms and conditions o the course and/or the WDA Training Assistance scheme or in the event that, or whatever reasons,

the WDA does not pay to BCA Academy that portion o the course ee.

# egb gTrainee must achieve at least 75% attendance and must pass all prescribed examination/assessment.

p g Giro pWe hereby declare that our Direct Debit and Direct Credit Authorisation or GIRO application with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) still remain in orce.

We authorise BCA to issue instructions to our bank/fnance company to debit our account or the total amount shown above or the purpose o course registration.

5. Payment o course ees c (incl GST): s$4,494.00 (before Grant) s$1,348.25 (after Grant)

wh 1cu expd (incl GST): s$4,146.25 (before Grant) s$1,243.85 (after Grant) wh 2cu expd (incl GST): s$3,803.85 (before Grant) s$1,141.15 (after Grant) wh 3cu expd (incl GST): s$3,456.10 (before Grant) s$1,036.80 (after Grant)

Payment Mode: 1 Giro 2 Cheque *Cash / Nets / Credit Card (Payment must be made personally at BCA Academy)1 Bank Account No.: _______________________ (should be the same bank account as indicated in the Direct Debit Authourisation orm submitted to Building and Construction Authority)

2 Cheque No. _____________________________________ dated _________________________ or $ ______________________________(Cheque should be crossed, marked account payee only and made payable to Building and Construction Authority)

P b d wh gg b d g p. n v w b d.


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BCA ACADEMY

200 Baddell road Singapoe 579700

Tel: 6248 9999

fax: 6258 0558

www.bcaa.edu.sg

2 0 1 2 C o p y r i g h t o f B u i l d i n g a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n A u t h o r i t y .A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . A l l i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h i s d o c u m e n t i sc o r r e c t a t t h e t i m e o p r i n t .

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