Course Information
Upgrade Your Skills in Urban Landscape Management
Landscape management is an integral part of property and facility management. Well-maintained landscape enhances the attractiveness and therefore value of the properties. It contributes to a positive brand image. Property and facility managers require knowledge to plan, manage and complete landscape maintenance projects on time and on budget. This course is designed to develop a broad understanding of urban landscape management practices.
This course is suitable for:
- Facility Managers
- Estate Maintenance Officers
- Construction Supervisors
- Landscape Product Suppliers
- Landscape Designers
- Interior Designers
12 CEU will be awarded to Certified Horticulturists, and 5 CEU for Certified Arborists upon the completion of this course.
Learning Outcomes
This course will equip participants with a broad understanding of urban landscape management practices, principles, tools and applications, including:
- Knowledge of basic botanical characteristics
- Environmental requirements for good plant growth
- Concepts and principles of landscape and garden designs
- Landscape installation procedures, maintenance schedules and specifications
- Irrigation system design, operation and solutions
- Monitoring of work to support the facilities management industry
Course
Schedule
Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 2 days
Time: 9am to 6pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Future runs
Please register your interest now (https://goo.gl/forms/MUpb6vVvTpz2xdzm1)
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
- Landscaping Contract Management
- Plant Health, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Operation and Uses of Landscape Irrigation Systems
- Basic Landscape Design Principles
- Soil Information and Nutrient Requirement
- Field Trip/Case Study Discussion
Certification
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s). A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement but did not pass all required assessment(s). Upon the completion of the program, course participants will be awarded 12 CEU points for the Certified Practising Horticulturist certification and 5 CEU points for the Certified Arborist certification.
Entry Requirements
Post-Secondary/ ITE/ Diploma/ Degree level Property Executives and Property Managers who oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial/industrial/logistic buildings in Singapore.
Course Fees
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
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Note:
(Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 8% GST and subject to review.)
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2023.
Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $-4.00 |
| Full course fee | $702.00 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $208.65 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $78.65 |
| Singaporeans qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $78.65 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $210.60 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & ##LTVP+ qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $80.60 |
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $702.00 |