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[NP-DCFM4] Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management (DCFM4)

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Diploma Conversion

Course Schedule
About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters
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Area of interest
Built Environment, Engineering

Course Schedule

  1. Registration Period 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
  2. Course Date 20 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Schedule Info Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
  1. Registration Period 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
  2. Course Date 20 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Schedule Info Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Class Day(s): Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning, Asynchronous eLearning

Course Intakes: 

NP-DCFM4-250001:
Apply for this intake if you wish to take Post-Diploma Certificate in Facility Systems and Technology first in October 2025 then Post-Diploma Certificate in Management of Facilities in April 2026

NP-DCFM4-250002:
Apply for this intake if you wish to take Post-Diploma Certificate in Management of Facilities first in October 2025 then Post-Diploma Certificate in Facility Systems and Technology in April 2026

Post-Diploma Certificate in Facility Systems and Technology
This Post Diploma Certificate aims to equip participants with skillsets required to manage the various Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies and Green Building Management within a building.

Post-Diploma Certificate in Management of Facilities
This Post Diploma Certificate aims to equip participants with skillsets required to manage the fire safety, security, asset management systems and strata management of properties. Upon completion of the PDC, students will be qualified Fire Safety Managers

About Course

Course Objectives

Build participant's skillset with the technologies required to manage building operations and services such as air-conditioning, lighting, electrical and security systems and how to manage property and assets, green buildings and gain insight into smart building operations.

Learn the various types of risks management, fire hazards and fire safety measures for facilities management.

Course Description

PDC –   Facility Systems and Technology Objective
This Post Diploma Certificate aims to equip participants with skillsets required to manage the various Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies and Green Building Management within a building.

PDC –   Managing Facilities Objective
This Post Diploma Certificate aims to equip participants with skillsets required to manage the fire safety, security, asset management systems and strata management of properties. Upon completion of the PDC, students will be qualified Fire Safety Managers

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2025056229,TGS-2025056230,TGS-2025056235

Diploma (Conversion) in Facilities Management

Post-Diploma Certificate in Facility Systems and Technology
Electrical Systems (NP-013622)
This module provides the participants with the knowledge and understanding of electricity supply, deregulation of energy markets, electrical distribution buildings, lighting systems, and emergency supply. In addition, maintenance requirements, electrical safety procedures, inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical systems will also be covered in this module.
Mechanical Systems (NP-013621)
This module provides participants the knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of operation of various types of air-conditioning, mechanical ventilation, water and sanitary systems in buildings. Installation and maintenance requirements for these systems will also be covered. Participants will have hands-on practice on how to inspect, conduct test and commission these systems.
Sustainable Technologies and Green Building Management (NP-VSTGBM)
This module provides participants with sustainable technologies and green building designs and concepts. Coverage includes energy efficiency, green building materials and technologies, indoor environmental quality and water conservation and is intended to enhance and reinforce knowledge on built environment sustainability. Introduction to Green Building Legislative Framework, Green Mark 2021 (GM:2021), Green Building Movement, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Building Performance, Internet-of-Things, Data Analytics, Intelligent Building Automation System and Application of Artificial intelligence and Building Information Modelling in FM operation.
Water Efficiency Management (NP-013624)
This module will equip facilities managers with the knowledge and skills to conduct water audits and apply water efficiency measures to reduce water consumption in commercial/residential and industries. Coverage includes regulation on water efficiency requirements, cooling towers operation and water consumption, industrial water solutions, swimming pools operation and water consumption and water efficiency management plan (WEMP).
Post-Diploma Certificate in Management of Facilities
Facilities and Strata Management (NP-VFSM)
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the administration and maintenance of facilities and strata-titled properties. It covers key areas such as contract procurement, contract management, financial management, and relevant common laws, including contracts and torts. A particular emphasis is placed on the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA), with the aim of delivering value for money, enhancing service contract performance, and ensuring optimal operations of facilities and property. Additionally, the module introduces the integration of technology, specifically Building Information Modelling (BIM), to improve efficiency and productivity in facilities management.
Fire Safety Management (NP-013626)
This module provides students with the knowledge and practices of fire safety. The roles, responsibilities and practical skills as a fire safety manager will be covered in this module. Topics include types of fire hazard, fire safety factors and considerations, roles and responsibilities of fire safety manager, management of evacuation procedures for the different occupancies in building, casualty management and case studies.
Security and Risk Management (NP-013627)
This module equips the participants with the knowledge to identify security risk, workplace safety and health management/ hazards for different organisations and physical environment. To apply appropriate risk assessment and management techniques and hazards control measures. Knowledge of building performance is included to assess risks due to building defects and deterioration.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

Local Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering, Technology or Physics or 
Local Polytechnic Diploma in non-engineering / non-technology disciplines with a credit or minimum grade of C6 in GCE 'O' Level Physics or Physical Science
and

Highest qualification

-
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

Local Degree in Engineering, Technology or Physics or
Local Degree in non-engineering / non-technology disciplines with a credit or minimum grade of C6 in GCE 'O' Level Physics or Physical Science
and

Highest qualification

-
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness.

Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.

The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Financial matters

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

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Facility Systems and Technology Post-Diploma Certificate in Management of Facilities Total course fee
Full Course fee $6,348.71 $6,060.13 $12,408.84
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $449.63 $429.19 $878.82
PR Sponsored by SME $467.45 $446.20 $913.65
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $467.45 $446.20 $913.65
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $665.45 $635.20 $1,300.65
Singapore PR $1,834.47 $1,751.09 $3,585.56
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $6,348.71 $6,060.13 $12,408.84

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).

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

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.

Remarks

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

Company Sponsorship

If your employer is sponsoring your course fee, please refer to this guide to link your company's Corppass to the STEP Corppass e-Service first. Your company will need to generate sponsorship link for you to register for the course.

For more details, please refer to the step-by-step guide to enrol, track and manage employee's learning activities and other services.