Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling Management

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Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling Management

Overview

Course Date:
15 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2025
Registration Period:
21 Dec 2023 to 16 Feb 2024
Time:
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM,
255 hours (1 year)
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and Online E-Learning
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Click here for non-WSP application procedure

WSP Application Procedure
Please click here to submit the WSP Participation e-Form, and resume (if applicable).

Class schedule:
Mon and Wed (6:30 - 9:30 pm) - face to face class
Fri (6:30 - 9:30 pm ) - eLearning and there might be situations where students need to come in for lessons

Course Duration:
255 hours (1 year)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Chieu Yih Tsair
Email: CHIEU_Yih_Tsair@sp.edu.sg
For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

BIM is identified as one of the key technology drivers by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to improve work productivity and level of integration across the various disciplines in the Built Environment (BE) Industry. The School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE) is pleased to introduce the Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling Management to align with the vision of BCA. This course is offered to applicants who are keen to further their education in Building Information Modelling (BIM) knowledge as part of the journey to being a life-long learner. This course will equip applicants with the ability to facilitate and reinforce their organisation’s BIM capabilities and deliver building and construction projects using the various BIM 3D, 4D and 5D platforms.

This course is offered to both Work-Study Programme (WSP) and non-WSP applicants.

This is a part-time evening course and it can be completed in a duration of one year. Applicants are required to bring their computer notebook when attending lessons, as they may need it to access the e-learning material, write reports, etc.

The Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling Management course is designed to boost the level of expertise in Singapore and deepen the skills and knowledge of applicants in BIM management. This is achieved through institutional-based learning at SP and supplemented by the on-the-job (OJT) training for WSP applicants.

Course Outline

The Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling Management will be conducted over one academic year, consisting of two academic semesters.

Trainees will be able to complete 1 Post-Diploma Certificate (PDC) in each Semester. Each PDC comprises of 3 Modules as shown below:

Please click here for Module Synopsis

PDC 1 – Certificate in BIM Management (Fundamentals, Deployment & Coordination Strategies)
Module 1: BIM Fundamentals
Module 2: BIM Standards & Implementation Strategies
Module 3: BIM for Design Coordination & Documentation

PDC 2 – Certificate in BIM Management (QA, QS & Construction Coordination)
Module 1: BIM for Quality Assurance Checking, Design & Quantity Surveying Analysis
Module 2: BIM for Construction Planning & Coordination
Module 3: BIM Project

Minimum Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for the Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Management is as follows:

1. All applicants must hold at least a

Diploma (Full-Time or Part-Time Polytechnic Diploma) from any Polytechnic/Higher Learning Institution in Singapore, or
any higher qualification

in the following disciplines:

Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Civil & Structure (C&S)
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)

The Diplomas offered by the local Polytechnics, which are eligible for this application:

Diploma in Architecture (SP)
Diploma in Civil Engineering with Business (SP)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NP)
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (SP)
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (TP)
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (RP)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design (NYP)
Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability (TP)
Diploma in Green Building Energy Management (RP)
Diploma in Integrated Facility Management (TP)
Diploma in Landscape Architecture (SP)
Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture (NP)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (SP)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NP)
Diploma in Sustainable Architectural Design (NYP)
Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering (NP)

2. All applicants must have prior BIM software knowledge and skills relating to any of the BIM software listed below:

Autodesk Revit or
Graphisoft ArchiCad or
Bentley Aecosim

This prior BIM knowledge and skills may be attained through:

the applicant's Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification, in any Core or Elective Module, or through
attending any BIM Basic/Fundamental short courses from any Polytechnic or recognised institution e.g. BCA Academy, etc.

Applicants must provide a certification of proof for the above in their application.

3. For applicants who have attained their prior BIM knowledge and skills through work rather than through their Diploma, equivalent qualification or related short courses, they must:

have worked at least a minimum of 1.5 years as a BIM Modeller or equivalent, in any Built Environment (architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil & Structure or Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) or Construction Industry, and
provide a letter of proof from the said company validating the minimum working experience and years

4. For Work Study Programme (WSP) applicants, the student must be

a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident, and
an employee of a company participating in the WSP
or if unemployed, will be selected for interview by our participating WSP firms for full employment before embarking on the course proper

The WSP student must be a graduate from Full-Time Polytechnic Diploma/ITE Technical Diploma/ITE Technical Engineering Diploma/ITE Work-Learn Technical Diploma within 36 months of graduation or 36 months from his ORD day in the army. SP will evaluate individuals who have graduated for more than 36 months but within 5 years from the date of graduation or ORD, on a case-by-case basis.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon successfully acquiring the two PDCs, the participant will be conferred a Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling Management (BIMM) qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

The Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling graduates who apply for SIT, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, could also be considered for exemption from selected module, subjected to them meeting certain minimum requirements, at SIT's discretion.

Participants who have completed the course with Certificate of Completion / Certificate of Attendance will be awarded with 18 CPD points, subjected to the course duration and approval by Professional Engineers Board (PEB).

Suitable for

This course is specially designed for Polytechnic graduates or equivalent, currently working in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry (AEC). It is also suitable for those who wish to acquire BIM Management knowledge and skillsets so as to prepare themselves for a career in a BIM Management environment.

Course Fees

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

Applicants/Eligibility	Certificate in BIM Management (Fundamentals, Deployment & Coordination Strategies)	Certificate in BIM Management (QA, QS & Construction Coordination)	Total Fees
SINGAPORE CITIZENS BELOW THE AGE OF 40	$405.48	$456.17	$861.65
SINGAPORE CITIZENS AGED 40 AND ABOVE	$274.68	$309.02	$583.70
SINGAPORE PR	$1,137.96	$1,280.21	$2,418.17
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE CITIZENS	$285.48	$321.17	$606.65
SME-SPONSORED SINGAPORE PR	$345.96	$389.21	$735.17
OTHERS / REPEAT STUDENTS	$2,825.28	$3,178.44	$6,003.72

Other Fees Payable:

FEE DESCRIPTION	PER SEMESTER (AFTER GST)
	SINGAPORE CITIZENS	SINGAPORE PR AND OTHERS
Examination Fee	-	$16.35
Miscellaneous Fee	$7.63	$7.63
Statutory Licence Fee (CLASS)	$1.02	$1.02
Insurance Fee (GPA)	$2.29	$2.29

- The fees shown are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review.

- Post Diploma Module Certificate fee is payable on a semester basis.

Refund Policy:
- Withdraw within 2 weeks before semester commencement, 50% refund of paid course fee.
- Withdraw on or after date of semester commencement, no refund of paid course fee.
Please note that other fees paid are non-refundable.

Application Procedure

1. For self-sponsored applicants, please click on the “Register” button to apply for the course. You will be directed to Skills Training & Enhancement Portal (STEP), the official portal to manage all your course activities. Please note that you will be prompted to sign in with Singpass/Student ID.

2. For company-sponsored applicants, please approach your company's Human Resource (HR) team to put in the application through the company portal using CorpPass at STEP (polite.edu.sg). You may only apply after receiving the registration link from your company's HR.

3. Your application does not guarantee acceptance into the course. Your acceptance into the course is dependent on meeting the course requirements and course vacancy.

4. Non‐Singaporeans must possess a valid Employment Pass / Work Permit / Dependant Pass throughout the course duration. You would need to bear the full risk of non-completion should your pass expire and subsequently lapse within the duration of the course.

5. You will be notified by email on the application outcome 6 weeks after the application’s closing date.

6. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

7. PACE Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at short notice; & at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason for such cancellation/postponements. In the event that the applicant’s chosen course is cancelled prior to its commencement, PACE Academy will make a full refund of course fees already paid by the applicant.

8. The data provided to Singapore Polytechnic will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for the purpose of course administration. The data may be passed on to the relevant organisations that require the information related to the course.