Introduction

BIM was identified as one of the key technology drivers by Building Control Authority [BCA] to improve productivity and level of integration across the various disciplines in the construction value chain. The Architecture and Built Environment [ABE] is pleased to introduce our new Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling Management [BIMM] to align to BCA’s mandate. This course is offered to participants who are keen to further their education in BIM knowledge as part of the journey in being a life-long learner. This course will equip participants with ability to facilitate or reinforce organisation’s BIM capabilities and deliver Building Projects using BIM platforms.

This course offers to Earn-and-Learn Programme (ELP) participants and non-ELP participants.

This is a part-time evening course and it can be completed in a duration of one year.

Participants are required to bring computer Notebook when attending lessons, as you may need it to access the e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

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Course Objectives

The Specialist Diploma in BIM Management is designed to boost the level of expertise in Singapore and to deepen the skills and knowledge of participants of the ELP in BIM Management. This is achieved through institutional-based learning at SP and augmented by on-the-job training with participating employers in the building and construction industry.

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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 [BIMM] knowledge and skillsets so as to prepare themselves for a career in a BIM Management environment.

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Minimum Entry Requirements
 

The entry qualifications for the Specialist Diploma in BIMM are as follows:

1. Diploma or higher qualification holder in Architectureal, Landscape Architectural, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering or related diploma, with prior BIM software knowledge, from any of the polytechnics in Singapore. Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. For ELP applicant, he/she must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents and shall be an employee of a company participating in the ELP. The applicant shall be a graduate from Full-time Polytechnic Diploma/ ITE Technical Diploma/ ITE Technical Engineer Diploma/ ITE Work-Learn Technical Diploma within 5 years of graduation or within 5 years from his last day of National Service Operationally Ready Date (ORD). The list of eligible diplomas offered by local polytechnics are as follows:

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 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)

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Course Outline

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

Each semester, trainees will take one Post-Diploma Certificate (PDC).  Each PDC comprises three modules and the details are as follows:

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

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Award / 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.

Course Fees

Click here for Funding Incentives and Fees Matters (for non-ELP)

SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN BUILDING INFORMAITON MODELLING MANAGEMENT (ELP)
POST DIPLOMA CERTIFICATES (PDC)	SINGAPORE CITIZENS	SINGAPORE PR	ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SME SCHEME (for SC)*	ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SME SCHEME (for PR)**
Certificate in BIM Management [Fundamentals, Deployment & Coordination Strategies]	$450.68	$1,201.82	$310.28	$359.42
Certificate in BIM Management [QA, QS & Construction Coordination]	$507.02	$1,352.05	$349.07	$404.35
	$957.70	$2,553.87	$659.35	$763.78

*SC- Singapore Citizens 

**PR- Permanent Residents 
Other Fees Payable:

- The fees shown (inclusive of 7% GST) 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, 70% 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. 

 

Click here for non-ELP application procedure

 

ELP Application Procedure

Please download and complete the ELP Participation Form and submit together with your resume.

Date of Course Commencement:
14 Oct 2019

Academic Calendar

Registration Period:
Closed due to overwhelming response

* Registration may be closed once seats are filled up

Class schedule:
Mon, Wed
6:30 - 9:30 pm

 Fri (e-learning and there might be situation where students need to come in for lessons)
6:30 - 9:30 pm

Duration:
255 hours (1 year)

 

PDC to start with:
PDC1

Enquiries

Email: ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Mr Chieu Yih Tsair
Email: CHIEU_Yih_Tsair@sp.edu.sg