Drone Operation for Construction Supervision & Monitoring / Building Inspection (Basic)

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Short Course / 2 evening sessions (6-10pm) + 2 morning sessions (9am-1pm) / TGS-2023025548

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Course Information
Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
Trainer Profile
Certification
Course Fees

Course Information

To propagate usage of drone technology to assist construction & building industry in the area of project supervision & monitoring and building maintenance.

Learning Outcomes

  • How to fly a mini-drone (Practical)
  • Pre-flight / Post-flight routine checks on DJI Phantom P4 Pro+ (Practical)
  • Basic flight maneuvers of DJI Phantom P4 Pro+ (Practical)
  • Daytime flying of DJI Phantom P4 Pro+ (Practical)
  • Terminology for various drone movements
  • How drones fly and the effects of the controls on their flight
  • Navigation systems of a drone
  • Singapore law and regulations on drone operations
  • The weather and its effects on drones
*Participants can earn PDU Points:
15 PDU points for Professional Engineers
8 ECM related PDU for Qualified Erosion Control Professionals

Course 
Schedule

Course Dates: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 4 days  – 2 evening sessions (TBC) + 2 morning sessions (TBC)
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: TBC
This course may be conducted online subject to Covid-19 guidelines.Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Course Outline
  • How to fly a mini-drone (Practical)
  • Pre-flight / Post-flight routine checks on DJI Phantom P4 Pro+ (Practical)
  • Basic flight maneuvers of DJI Phantom P4 Pro+ (Practical)
  • Daytime flying of DJI Phantom P4 Pro+ (Practical)
  • Terminology for various drone movements
  • How drones fly and the effects of the controls on their flight
  • Navigation systems of a drone
  • Singapore law and regulations on drone operations
  • The weather and its effects on drones

Trainer's Profile

Teo Ee Huat

Teo Ee Huat graduated from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore with a Bachelor in Civil & Structural Engineering (Hons). He also holds a Master of Science (Civil Engineering) from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Science (International Construction Management) from the Nanyang Technological University. Ee Huat has a Master of Education from the University of Western Australia and the WDA Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA).

Teo Ee Huat has been a full-time lecturer with the Polytechnic since 2003. He is currently serving in the School of Design & Environment and manages the Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering programme. In terms of continuing education for adult learners, he specialises in Project Management and Construction related courses.

Certification

Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants.


Participants registered with professional bodies will be awarded the following:

– 15 PEB PDUs

– 8 ECM related PDU points for QECP


Course Fees

Funding period for this course is from 1 Jul 2023 to 30 Sep 2024.

SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.

Enhanced training support for SMEs
For enhanced training support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders, please furnish the following documents to the course administrator to qualify for SSG funding:
Self-sponsored learner (**LTVP+): Copy of your green visit pass card, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
Co-sponsored learner (##LTVP+): Copy of valid and current Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM

GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024. As such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024. Please refer to our STEP portal for the updated fees. (Click on STEP)

Note:

  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
  • Please refer to our FAQs for more information.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Full Course fee$632.20
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40$189.66
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+$189.66
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above$73.66
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen$73.66
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+$73.66