Advanced Diploma in Building Automation & Services

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Advanced Diploma in Building Automation & Services

Overview

Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Duration/Frequency:
3-4 evenings a week 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
-

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

Class schedule:
TBC

Course Duration:
480 hours (1 year)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Tan Bee Teck
Email: TAN_Bee_Teck@sp.edu.sg

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

The increasing use of intelligence, in new commercial and residential buildings, created a rising demand for Technologists, capable of utilising the latest knowledge in Building Automation and Services.

This course is designed to provide a path for diploma graduates to update and upgrade themselves, in the fields of Building Automation and Building Services, and alleviate the Building Industry's need for better-trained Technologists to cater the ever-increasing sophistication in buildings, the market demands.

Participants are required to bring computer notebooks for lessons, to access E-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

Graduates will be able to acquire the latest techniques in Building Automation, as well as update and upgrade themselves with skills and knowledge in various building services. This course will prepare them to work in the following industries:

-Building Automation
-M&E Consultancy Firms involved in Electrical Works
-Sales & Servicing of Equipment related to Building Automation
-Operation & Maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment in Commercial & Residential Buildings

Course Outline

There are 4 separate modular Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC). Each PDC is designed to be completed in one academic semester and is made of two 60-hour modules. Upon completion of four PDCs (total of 480 hours), within a maximum period of 2 years, participants will be conferred a qualification in the Advanced Diploma in Building Automation & Services

Participant can choose to complete 1 or 2 PDCs in an academic semester. This gives participants the flexibility to complete all the 4 PDCs, in a minimum period of 1 year or at maximum period of 4 years. This course consists of 4 PDCs each comprising two modules and details are as follows:

Please click here for Module Synopsis

Semester One
PDC 1 Certificate in Power Quality & Control
Module 1 – Power Quality and Energy System
Module 2 – Dynamics and Control

PDC 2 Certificate in Building Electrical Services Design
Module 3 – Electrical Services Design
Module 4 – Power Distribution System in Buildings

Semester Two
PDC 3 Certificate in Electric Drives and Programmable Logic Controller
Module 5 – Electric Drives & Control
Module 6 – Programmable Logic Controller for Building Services

PDC 4 Certificate in Building Automation and Management Systems
Module 7 – Air-Conditioning Systems Design & Operation
Module 8 – Integrated Building Management System for Energy Efficiency

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must possess the relevant (Engineering) Polytechnic Diploma from recognised institutions in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to those with relevant working experience

• Applicants must ensure they do not suffer from colour deficiency

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants not meeting the entry requirements may be considered for admission, based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Shortlisted applicants will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of four Certificates within a four-year validity period, the participant will be conferred an Advanced Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

For practising Technologists in Manufacturing, Sales, Servicing, Maintenance, Research & Development organisations dealing with Building Automation and Services. The personnel include Engineering Assistants, Facility Management Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, System Integrators, Application Engineers, Servicing Engineers, Design Engineers, Sales Engineers etc.