Course Details

(SCTP) Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Management (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning) (Full-Time) (TA-eligible)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    TBA

  • Registration Period:

    TBA

  • Duration/Frequency:

    Mon - Fri, 5 days a week, 9am - 6pm. Total 382 hours.

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

What You Will Learn

Drive Sustainable Business Transformation with Energy Management Expertise! 

As organisations accelerate their sustainability efforts and work towards net zero targets, there is growing demand for professionals who can improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Across the built environment, real estate, manufacturing, and facilities management sectors, energy management and sustainability have become key priorities for improving operational performance and meeting regulatory requirements.

Through this SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Management, you will gain practical knowledge in energy management, energy auditing, sustainability reporting, and carbon management. Combining technical competencies with career development and workplace skills, the programme prepares you to support organisations in achieving greater energy efficiency while advancing sustainable business practices.

Key Outcomes
  • Design and optimise energy-efficient systems, including air-conditioning, mechanical ventilation (ACMV), motor-driven systems, steam, compressed air, and energy recovery solutions
  • Conduct energy audits, develop energy management systems, perform economic analyses, and identify opportunities for energy and cost savings
  • Apply sustainability strategies, carbon management practices, and ESG reporting frameworks to support organisations in achieving net zero goals
  • Analyse data, communicate insights effectively, and apply critical and creative thinking to solve workplace and sustainability challenges
  • Build career-ready skills through personal branding, professional communication, and workplace effectiveness to support career transition and growth

Several technical modules are aligned with the competencies leading towards the Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM), providing participants with industry-recognised knowledge in energy management.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
  1. Explain Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) systems' functions and components.
  2. Create energy-efficient and cost-effective ACMV system designs.
  3. Explain energy management and audit's importance.
  4. Apply principles and legislations guiding energy audit.
  5. Develop energy management systems.
  6. Conduct economic analysis and calculate potential savings.
  7. Analyse motor driven systems to determine power quality issues.
  8. Explain steam and compressed air systems' functions and components.
  9. Apply business sustainability strategies and technological interventions, to drive net zero.
  10. Perform carbon footprint materiality assessment and sustainability reporting.
  11. Prepare a sustainability report in accordance to standards, frameworks and guidelines.
  12. Foster a growth mindset and develop strategies enhancing workplace effectiveness.
  13. Assess and evaluate various arguments' validity and strengths.
  14. Apply creative thinking techniques to generate solutions to complex problems.
  15. Develop a compelling personal brand.
  16. Present data-driven insights to informed decision-making.
  17. Combine data analysis and storytelling techniques to create persuasive narratives engaging diverse audiences.

Topics to be covered
  • Module 1: Gear up! Essential Skills for Career Transformation and Professional Growth
  • Module 2: Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation System Leading to Singapore Certified Energy Manager
  • Module 3: Energy Measurement and Audit Leading to Singapore Certified Energy Manager
  • Module 4: Energy Management and Economics Leading to Singapore Certified Energy Manager
  • Module 5: Motor Driven Systems Leading to Singapore Certified Energy Manager
  • Module 6: Steam & Compressed Air Systems Leading to Singapore Certified Energy Manager
  • Module 7: Energy Recovery and Reuse Leading to Singapore Certified Energy Manager
  • Module 8: Sustainability for Practitioners: Carbon Management and Strategies in Driving Net Zero
  • Module 9: Sustainability for Practitioners: Sustainability Reporting Benchmarking Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance
  • Module 10: Leap Forward! Essential Skills for Career Transformation and Professional Growth

More Information

This SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) is a train-and-place programme supporting mid-career individuals in acquiring industry-relevant skills to improve employability and pivot to new sectors or job roles. SCTP is suitable for individuals who are:

  • Working and seeking a new position within/outside their companies
  • Unemployed and returning to the workforce

This programme is designed for you if you are looking to transition into new career paths, specifically in the field of Energy Management. It equips you with key knowledge and skills to build a successful career as Energy Managers. Gain the skills to be technically competent in managing and optimising energy usage for organisations and gain practical expertise in energy tracking and sustainability practices.

Industry and Career Options

With the skills and knowledge gained from this programme, you will be able to take on new challenges in job roles such as:
  • Energy Manager/Engineer
  • Utility Manager/Engineer
  • Sustainability Manager/Engineer
  • Facility Manager/Engineer
Please apply only if you can commit to the full programme (including entire duration), and motivated to pursue a career transition to a new role or sector.