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[NP-ELSF3] Work-Study Post-Diploma Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Facilities Management (ELSF3)

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Work-Study Programmes

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Course Schedule
Course Structure
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Area of interest
Built Environment, Engineering

About Course

Course Objectives

This course aims to support the SkillsFuture Work-Study initiatives, for polytechnic graduates to deepen their skills in Facilities Management through post-diploma continuing education and training. It also aims to provide a collaborative and interactive learning platform for experienced professionals and young graduates to share insights and grow together.

Course Description

The course is specially curated for young aspiring built-environment courses graduates who wish to further equip themselves with knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage facilities with sustainability in mind.

It covers two skill-based modular certificates over two semesters but with a compulsory On-the-job training (OJT) learning component.

Learners will learn the management and operation of the air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems, water supply, gas supply and sanitary services, electrical power supply and lighting systems, vertical transportation systems with emphasis in environmental sustainability, smart FM technologies and strategies for optimizing cost-effectiveness.  

Target Audience

The course is only for fresh graduates within 3 years of graduation from their last full-time programme at the Polytechnics or ORD (for NS-liable individuals).

Trainers' Profile:

Our trainers are industry experts and seasoned academia with extensive experience in sustainable facilities management:

Chan Chien Hong

  • Chan Chien Hong is a seasoned Senior Lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the course leader of Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Facilities Management.

  • Chien Hong is a highly accomplished professional with a robust educational background and extensive expertise in engineering, business administration, and industry-specific certifications. With a Master degree in Fire Safety Engineering from University of Western Sydney and a Master of Business Administration from Nanyang Business School, coupled with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Singapore, Chien Hong brings a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic business insight to the course.

  • 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 defense facilities management, engineering construction and consultancy, teaching and school management.

  • As a firm believer of lifelong learning, he has been active in acquiring the latest industry knowledge in adult learning, fire safety engineering, Green Building technologies, workplace safety & health, leading to industry certification such as ACTA, Green Mark Accredited Professional, bizSAFE.

  • He is also dedicated to developing comprehensive learning materials and delivering lectures for both full-time and part-time diploma programs 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.


Andrew Ng Jui Sing

  • Andrew Ng Jui Sing graduated from the Newcastle University with a Bachelor in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Master of Science in Environment Engineering from NTU. He also holds the WDA Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment.

  • Andrew has been a full-time lecturer with the Polytechnic since 2009 at the School of Design & Environment. He has taught in various fields in WSH, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Health Management and Project Management. He is involved in work related to in-house safety training and WSH audits in the school. In terms of continuing education for adult learners, he specialises in WSH training courses at the CET Academy in NP. He was the former course coordinator cum trainer in the Specialist Diploma in WSH.
  • Andrew is also an active EHSQ Management System Auditor since 2000 and has been supporting various industries ranging from Aerospace, Building & Construction, Chemical, Electronics, Food, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marine, Petrochemical, and Waste industries, both local and overseas.

Course Structure

Post Diploma Certificate in Facilities Management (PDC1)
TPG Course Reference No: TGS-2025055666

This certificate equips learners with the essential skills to perform property management roles. It also covers the operation and maintenance requirements of all essential facilities engineering systems to support sustainability in the built environment. The fire safety management module provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to prepare and implement emergency response plan.

ModuleSynopsis
Applied Property Management
(APM)		In this module, students will learn property management skills including management and maintenance of properties, general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, arrears management, tenancy agreements, contracts management, tendering & procurement process and, interpersonal & communication skills. The concept of strata titles, management of strata-titled properties with reference to Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA) will also be covered.
Building Services Management (BSM)This module covers the management and operation of all the engineering systems that are installed in the built environment. This will include the management and operation of the air-conditioning, lighting, elevator, security surveillance, electrical and water supply systems, with emphasis in environmental sustainability and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Fire Safety Management
(FSM)		This module provides students with knowledge and skills to perform the roles of a Fire Safety Manager (FSM). Students will be given an understanding of the legislative framework pertaining to the Fire Safety Act, preparation of Emergency Response Plan, Arson Prevention Plan, In- place Protection Plan, setting up of the Company Emergency Response Team, conduct of fire drills and table-top exercises, submission of building plans for approval, dealing with hazardous fire materials, building inspection and testing for fire safety. This module will also provide students with sound technical knowledge of the active and passive fire protection measures in buildings, supervisory management and problem-solving skills to face the many challenges of a fire safety professional in the operation, maintenance and management of fire protection systems in buildings. Students are eligible to register with Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) as a Fire Safety Manager upon completion of the specialist diploma and passing the FSM test and project.


Post Diploma Certificate in Built Environment Management (PDC2)
TPG Course Reference No: TGS-2025055667

This certificate equips learners with the latest national policy and industry practices in sustainable facilities management and adoption of smart facilities management technologies. It also equips students with the skills and knowledge to be effective in the management of green buildings and conducting energy audits. Learners will also be taught skills to perform workplace safety and health risk management.

ModuleSynopsis
Green Building and Energy Management (GBEM)In this module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills in green building management and energy management, apply knowledge of landscape management in the development of green buildings. This includes study of Green Mark Scheme and its assessment process. The syllabus matches the requirement of Green Mark Associates qualification. Students will also acquire the necessary skills to analyse energy consumption pattern and perform energy audit.
Workplace Health & Risk Management (WSH)This module focuses on workplace safety, hazards and risk management for different organizations and physical environment. Participants will learn to apply appropriate risk assessment and management techniques and hazard control measures.
Sustainable Facilities Management (SFM)
This module emphasises the role of facilities management (FM) practitioners in the upstream design processes to optimise building design for more efficient and cost-effective operation and maintenance activities. All major FM concepts and applications related to Sustainable Facilities Management, Life Cycle Costing, Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), Design for Maintainability (DfM), Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), Smart Facilities Management, Total Facilities Management and Outcome-based Facilities Management Contract will be covered.



Course 
Schedule

October 2025 intake:

Course Period:
20/10/2025 to 19/10/2026 

Class Days: Every Mon, Tue & Thu (3 weekdays per week)
Time:          6.00pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning and Asynchronous eLearning

Registration Period: 01/06/2025 to 31/08/2025
Application Link: Application for Work-Study Programmes (WSP) - September & October 2025

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

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2025055665

Fire Safety Manager Accredited Training Institution (ATI) Certificate

Fire Safety Manager Accredited Training Institution (ATI) Certificate
Applied Property Management (NP-013609)
In this module, students will learn property management skills including management and maintenance of properties, general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, arrears management, incident management, tenancy agreements, contracts management, tendering & procurement process and, interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills. The management of strata titles, management of strata-titled properties will also be taught.
Building Services Management (NP-013610)
This module covers the management and operation of all the engineering systems that are installed in the built environment.
This will include the management and operation of the air-conditioning, lighting, elevator, electrical and water supply systems with emphasis in environmental sustainability and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Fire Safety Management (NP-ESFSM)
This module provides students with knowledge and skills to perform the roles of a Fire Safety Manager (FSM). Students will be given an understanding of the legislative framework pertaining to the Fire Safety Act, preparation of Emergency Response Plan, Arson Prevention Plan, In- place Protection Plan, setting up of the Company Emergency Response Team, conduct of fire drills and table-top exercises, submission of building plans for approval, dealing with hazardous fire materials, building inspection and testing for fire safety. This module will also provide students with sound technical knowledge of the active and passive fire protection measures in buildings, supervisory management and problem-solving skills to face the many challenges of a fire safety professional in the operation, maintenance and management of fire protection systems in buildings. Students are eligible to register with Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) as a Fire Safety Manager upon completion of the specialist diploma and passing the FSM test and project.
Green Building and Energy Management (NP-SGBEM)
In this module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills in green building management and energy management, apply knowledge of landscape management in the development of green buildings. This includes study of Green Mark Scheme and its assessment process. The syllabus matches the requirement of Green Mark Associates qualification. Students will also acquire the necessary skills to analyse energy consumption pattern and perform energy audit.
Sustainable Facilities Management (NP-SSFM)
This module emphasises the role of facilities management (FM) practitioners in the upstream design processes to optimise building design for more efficient and cost-effective operation and maintenance activities. All major FM concepts and applications related to Sustainable Facilities Management, Life Cycle Costing, Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), Design for Maintainability (DfM), Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), Smart Facilities Management, Total Facilities Management and Outcome-base Facilities Management Contract will be covered.
Workplace Health and Risk Management (NP-ESWHRM)
This module focuses on workplace safety, hazards and risk management for different organizations and physical environment. Participants will learn to apply appropriate risk assessment and management techniques and hazard control measures.

Specialist Diploma in Sustainable Facilities Management

Post-Diploma Certificate in Built Environment Management
Green Building and Energy Management (NP-SGBEM)
In this module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills in green building management and energy management, apply knowledge of landscape management in the development of green buildings. This includes study of Green Mark Scheme and its assessment process. The syllabus matches the requirement of Green Mark Associates qualification. Students will also acquire the necessary skills to analyse energy consumption pattern and perform energy audit.
Sustainable Facilities Management (NP-SSFM)
This module emphasises the role of facilities management (FM) practitioners in the upstream design processes to optimise building design for more efficient and cost-effective operation and maintenance activities. All major FM concepts and applications related to Sustainable Facilities Management, Life Cycle Costing, Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), Design for Maintainability (DfM), Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), Smart Facilities Management, Total Facilities Management and Outcome-base Facilities Management Contract will be covered.
Workplace Health and Risk Management (NP-ESWHRM)
This module focuses on workplace safety, hazards and risk management for different organizations and physical environment. Participants will learn to apply appropriate risk assessment and management techniques and hazard control measures.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Facilities Management
Applied Property Management (NP-013609)
In this module, students will learn property management skills including management and maintenance of properties, general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, arrears management, incident management, tenancy agreements, contracts management, tendering & procurement process and, interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills. The management of strata titles, management of strata-titled properties will also be taught.
Building Services Management (NP-013610)
This module covers the management and operation of all the engineering systems that are installed in the built environment.
This will include the management and operation of the air-conditioning, lighting, elevator, electrical and water supply systems with emphasis in environmental sustainability and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Fire Safety Management (NP-ESFSM)
This module provides students with knowledge and skills to perform the roles of a Fire Safety Manager (FSM). Students will be given an understanding of the legislative framework pertaining to the Fire Safety Act, preparation of Emergency Response Plan, Arson Prevention Plan, In- place Protection Plan, setting up of the Company Emergency Response Team, conduct of fire drills and table-top exercises, submission of building plans for approval, dealing with hazardous fire materials, building inspection and testing for fire safety. This module will also provide students with sound technical knowledge of the active and passive fire protection measures in buildings, supervisory management and problem-solving skills to face the many challenges of a fire safety professional in the operation, maintenance and management of fire protection systems in buildings. Students are eligible to register with Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) as a Fire Safety Manager upon completion of the specialist diploma and passing the FSM test and project.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Citizenship type

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And Highest qualification:Polytechnic graduates (within 3 years of graduation) with the following relevant diploma qualifications are eligible to apply:

Nanyang Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design
  • Diploma in Sustainability in Engineering with Business

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management
  • Diploma in Real Estate Business
  • Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering
  • Diploma in Clean Energy Management
  • Diploma in Design
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Diploma in Environmental & Water Technology
  • Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture
  • Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
  • Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Republic Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Green Building Energy Management
  • Diploma in Engineering
  • Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment
  • Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Diploma in Events & Project Management
  • Diploma in Integrated Community Care

Singapore Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with Business
  • Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Diploma in Facilities Management
  • Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management
  • Diploma in Marine Engineering
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Temasek Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Architectural Technology & Building Services
  • Diploma in Clean Energy
  • Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability
  • Diploma in Integrated Facility Management
or

Condition 2

Citizenship type

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And National Service:Male Polytechnic graduates can apply within 3 years of completing National Service (NS) operationally ready date. And Highest qualification:Polytechnic graduates with the following relevant diploma qualifications are eligible to apply:


Nanyang Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design
  • Diploma in Sustainability in Engineering with Business

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management
  • Diploma in Real Estate Business
  • Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering
  • Diploma in Clean Energy Management
  • Diploma in Design
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Diploma in Environmental & Water Technology
  • Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture
  • Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
  • Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Republic Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Green Building Energy Management
  • Diploma in Engineering
  • Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment
  • Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Diploma in Events & Project Management
  • Diploma in Integrated Community Care

Singapore Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with Business
  • Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Diploma in Facilities Management
  • Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management
  • Diploma in Marine Engineering
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Temasek Polytechnic

  • Diploma in Architectural Technology & Building Services
  • Diploma in Clean Energy
  • Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability
  • Diploma in Integrated Facility Management

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Facilities Management Post-Diploma Certificate in Built Environment Management Total course fee
Full Course fee $9,316.23 $11,010.09 $20,326.32
PR Sponsored by SME (WSP) $970.08 $1,146.46 $2,116.54
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME (WSP) $970.08 $1,146.46 $2,116.54
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 (WSP) $1,397.43 $1,651.51 $3,048.94
Singapore PR (WSP) $3,726.49 $4,404.04 $8,130.53

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.