Course Information
This course seeks to help learners to develop knowledge and skills in mechanical and electrical services operations as well as apply green and sustainability initiatives toward the management of facilities. Learners will also develop awareness in the areas of digitalisation in facilities management, smart facilities management, internet of things, data analytics, cloud computing, digital twin, workplace & location management, clean air solutions, energy & asset management, connected chillers and remote advisory services.
The modules taught in this course are stackable into our Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management (Link). Learners can complete three other modules to be awarded the Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management. However, only learners who meet the entry requirements for the Diploma (Conversion) can be admitted into the programme.
Learners are REQUIRED to go for a 2-week learning with an industry partner within 1-month after completing the core modules of the 4-month course.
Learning Outcomes
After equipping learners with the necessary knowledge and skills for facilities management, this course seeks to enable learners to pick up smart and sustainable facilities management know-hows. These are essential skills listed in the Facilities Management Job Transformation Map to facilitate the FM industry’s digitalisation and automation drives.
Targeting mid-career individuals, the course with its’ attachment will help learners to re-skill so that they can join the facilities management industry.
Course
Schedule
Course Start Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Class Day(s): Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom & Synchronous
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online
Learners are required to go for a 2-week learning with an industry partner within 1-month after completing the core modules of the 4-month course.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
Develop knowledge and skills in the operation of various types of air-conditioning, mechanical ventilation, fire protection, water and sanitary systems as well as installation and maintenance requirements.
Develop knowledge and skills in the operation of electricity supply and circuits, deregulation of energy markets and its impact as well as electrical systems and communication.
Able to apply sustainable and green building design concept to our built environment on building performance. It also covers the application of technologies to improve systems energy efficiency.
Able to apply sustainable and green building design concept to our built environment on building performance. It also covers the application of technologies to improve systems energy efficiency.
Learning at Johnson Controls or equivalent organisation(s) to learn the practical deployment of smart and sustainability solutions in facilities management.
Certification
Learners who are keen to pursue the Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management must meet the entry requirements and complete another 3 modules within a 1.5-year validity period
Entry Requirements
▪ The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 3 years of relevant work experience:
– English Language (Grade 1-6)
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
– One other subject(Grade 1-6)
▪ NITEC with GPA >=3.5 with at least 2 years of relevant work experience
▪ Higher NITEC with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
▪ NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 2 years of relevant working experience
▪ Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
▪ Relevant WSQ Diploma qualifications (depending on sector, Programme & level – bridging course may be required) with at least 3 years of relevant working experience
▪ WPLN (Level >= 6) may be accepted as ‘O’ Level equivalent English Language & Mathematics requirements
Preferred: have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Important: Students enrolled in the course are expected to bring their personal laptops with the Windows 10 operating system.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 1 Jan 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.
*Additional course fee funding
Additional course fee funding support of up to 95% of course fees for jobseekers with greater needs. Individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare, Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
- Persons with Disabilities
For more information on course fee subsidies, please refer to SSG website here.
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.
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 fees | $10900.00 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $3270.00 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $1270.00 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $3270.00 |
| Eligible Applicants for Additional Course Fee Funding Support* | $770.00 |