Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management (DCFM3)

Catherine is a seasoned educator with over 10 years of experience in tertiary education, specialising in Property and Facilities Management, Leasing and Tenancy Management as well as Business Development. Before entering academia, she gained substantial industry experience with leading organisations, including CapitaLand, Cambridge Industrial Trust, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Colliers International Asset Management. 

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Catherine has held significant roles, notably as Course Chair for the Diploma in Real Estate Business in the School of Design & Environment, and as an active member of the Professional Development Committee for the Council for Estate Agencies, where she has been instrumental in advancing professionalism and enhancing training for Real Estate Salespersons. Additionally, she has served as Senior Manager, overseeing the academic division of Facilities Management and Building Technology, and as Programme Coordinator for the Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management. 

Beyond her teaching responsibilities in Property and Asset Management for adult learners in the Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management, Catherine provides tailored training on Introduction to Singapore Urban Planning and Introduction to Singapore Real Estate Management to institutions such as Guangxi Polytechnic Institute and Chongqing Polytechnic.  

Catherine's dedication to pedagogical excellence has earned her the Ngee Ann Polytechnic School Teaching Award in 2011, 2013, and 2016. She is also a published author, recognised for her paper "Raising the 3Ps of Sustainable Facilities Management in Singapore: Profession, Perception, and Prospection," featured in the International Journal of Facility Management in 2015. 

She holds a Master's degree with Higher Distinction in Facility and Environment Management from University College London and a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Land Economics from the University of Technology, Sydney. 

Chan Chien Hong is a highly accomplished professional with a robust educational background and extensive expertise in engineering, business administration, and industry-specific certifications. With advanced degrees in Fire Safety Engineering and Business Administration, coupled with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Chien Hong brings a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic business insight to the organisation. 

Chien Hong has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities that leverage his engineering and business skills. His experience spans across industries, including defence, engineering construction and consultancy, teaching and school management. 

Chien Hong is a seasoned Senior Lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, specialising in Fire Safety and Fire Protection Engineering. With over two decades of teaching and curriculum development experience, Chien Hong has been active in developing and conducting customised fire safety training for prestigious organisations such as NUS and LTA. Besides fire safety training, he is also actively involved in research on fire detection technology and fire simulation. Chien Hong’s practical skills are showcased through his work on Hot Smoke Tests and Computer Fire Simulations for Vehicle Tunnels. He is also dedicated to developing comprehensive learning materials and delivering lectures for both full-time and part-time diploma programmes on various Building Services and Facilities Management topics, including ACMV, Fire Protection, Water, Sanitary and Gas, Green Building and Smart FM Technologies, Water Efficiency Management.  

Educational Background: 

• Master of Fire Safety Engineering 
  University of Western Sydney, Civil Defence Academy (2002 - 2006) 

• Master of Business Administration 
  Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School (1999 - 2002) 

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 
  National University of Singapore, Faculty of Engineering (1989 - 1993) 

Professional Certificates: 

• Green Mark Accredited Professional (Facilities Management) 
  BCA Academy (2020) 

• Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan 
  WSQ MF-COM-402E-1 (2019) 

• Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment 
  Institute of Adult Learning (2015) 

Professional Affiliation: 

• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) 

Career Summary: 

• Senior Lecturer  
  Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2001 - Present) 

• Principal Mechanical Engineer 
  Meinhardt (S) Pte Ltd (1997 -  2001) 

• Senior Mechanical Engineer  
  Kurihara Kogyo Co Ltd (1995 - 1997) 

• Mechanical Engineer  
  Lands and Estates Organisation (1993 - 1995) 

Choong Seong holds a B.Eng (Hons) (Electrical Engineering) from NTU, 

M.Sc (Electrical Engineering) from NUS and M.Ed from University of Western Australia. 

Choong Seong was a Senior Facilities Engineer (Electrical) with Hewlett Packard/Agilent Technologies before joining Ngee Ann Polytechnic. 

Choong Seong has taught the CET modules of electrical system and building electrical system design for many years.