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[NP-DECS1] Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Structural) (DECS1)

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Part-time Diploma

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Area of interest
Built Environment, Engineering

About Course

Course Objectives

Course objectives:
•   Use computer software programmes for design, planning, information management, communication, presentation and data analysis.
•   Develop communication and management skills, teamwork and entrepreneur traits, acquire problem solving and creative thinking skills as well as cultivate an aptitude for lifelong learning.
•   Plan and design urban spaces to achieve social harmony, resource efficiency and economic vibrancy.
•   Manage urban planning and development projects.
•   Leverage on technology to plan, design, build, operate and manage the urban landscape in a sustainable manner.
•   develop abilities to assume leadership position, possess team spirit, positive attitude, professionalism and ethics via team and collaborative projects to work effectively to produce productive work.
•   develop confidence to be able to communicate effectively during meetings and presentations.
•   demonstrate core thinking skills and their application to real-life problem-solving and decision-making situations.
•   maintain integrity, professionalism and ethics in the conduct of duties.
•   cultivate passion in learning and an attitude and habit of self-driven, independent and life-long learning.
•   develop the right attitude toward self, family, others, community and nation.

Course Description

The Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Structural) (DECS1) is a part-time CET course, consist of the following modules:
1. Surveying (60hrs)
2. Geotechnical Engineering (60hrs)
3. Infrastructure & Building Works (60hrs)
4. Water Reclaim Water Technology (60hrs)
5. Hydraulic Engineering & Hydrology (60hrs)
6. Sustainable Construction & Design (60hrs)
7. Structural Mechanics & Analysis (60hrs)
8. Reinforced Concrete Design (60hrs)
9. Steel Design (60hrs)
10. Structural Modelling (60hrs)
11. Digital Construction (60hrs)
12. Quantity Surveying (60hrs)
13. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (60hrs)
14. Project Management (60hrs)
15. Workplace Safety & Health (60hrs)

Trainer's Profile

Teo Ee Huat

Teo Ee Huat possesses B.ENG(Civil), MSc (Civil) and MSc (International Construction Management).

Ee Huat’s expertise in the field of engineering enables him to perform a wide range of tests and analysis in areas such as load analysis of a structure and to determine runoff and draining capacities of a network system for a catchment. In the area of Civil Engineering Construction management, Ee Huat can determine the critical path of a project and carry out economic analysis of projects to determine the feasibility.

Ee Huat has more than 20 years’ experience in Civil Engineering in design, construction, and project administration of contracts. He has worked on projects in Singapore and in Asia. Some of these projects in Singapore include the design of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant and the construction of the Singapore National Eye Centre. In Malaysia, Ee Huat was involved in the design, construction, and administration for the Stage 4 expansion of the Scott Paper Mill at Kluang and site investigation works for Stage 5 Kota Tinggi Water Treatment. He was involved in the upgrading of Shell's refinery plant at Brunei and development of waterworks in Batam and Bintan, Indonesia. Ee Huat was also responsible for the design of the water distribution system for Suzhou Industrial Park.

Te Ee Huat currently lectures for the “Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Structural)” for adult learners and trains “Drone Operations for Construction Supervision & Monitoring/ Building Inspection (Basic)” for the CET Academy in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2023041090

Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Structural)

Certificate in Construction Fundamentals
Geotechnical Engineering (NP-DGE)
Students will study the engineering behaviour of soil. The properties of soil, including permeability and earth pressure will be covered in detail. Application of engineering behavior of soil will be used to evaluate slope stability and consolidation of soil, as well as designing basic retaining wall. Students will also be introduced to piled design.
Infrastructure & Building Works (NP-DIBW)
In this module, students will study the basic principles and methods of construction in buildings and infrastructure engineering works as part of urban development. It also covers reinforced concrete construction, precast and pre-stressed construction, and structural steelwork. Excavation works, excavation supports, ground water control, road works and pipeline construction and various type of common construction equipment and tools are also included.
Surveying (NP-012929)
This is the science and technology of gathering, analysing, distributing and using geographic data. Students learn to use instruments (Level and Total Station) to gather data with basic surveying techniques. They also learn to interpret, distribute and integrate data collected with IT/IoT for urban development projects.
Certificate in Construction IT
Digital Construction (NP-012947)
This module looks at the cutting-edge technologies, like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, sometimes referred to as ‘drones’) for site scanning or inspections, 3D and 4D printing, robotics or artificial intelligence (AI), Virtual and Augmented Reality in Construction. Students will also learn to process data collected from IoT sensors in a digitised work space to create seamless information flow that eliminate downtime/ideal time and increase production output.
Quantity Surveying (NP-012948)
This module covers the principles of taking-off and measurement of quantities from construction drawings for urban development works. It is used for preparing cost estimates and budgeting. Topics covered include the measurement of quantities for earthworks, brickworks, concrete works, reinforcements, road pavements, pipelines, sewer lines and drainage. Students will be using BIM for taking-off and costing.
Structural Modelling (NP-012946)
This module introduces students to BIM processes and applications. The students will be equipped with the practical 3D BIM structural modelling skills and technical knowledge to initiate projects using BIM. It also enables students to learn how to apply the e-submission guidelines and to understand the mandatory format for regulatory approval.
Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
Hydraulic Engineering & Hydrology (NP-DHEH)
This module provides the knowledge on hydrology, hydrostatics and hydraulic engineering. Students will apply what they have learnt to the design of drains and sewerage systems as well as designing for climatic changes.
Sustainable Construction & Design (NP-012942)
This module provides students the fundamental knowledge to create a socially, ecologically and economically sustainable city in global and Singapore context. Students will learn the various design concepts in green buildings to comply with Building Control (Environmental Sustainability) Regulations in Singapore. Use of materials such as Mass Engineered Timber, self-compacting concrete, steel and other materials recycled from construction demolition, such as steel will also be taught.
Water & Reclaim Water Technology (NP-012940)
This module provides the knowledge and technologies to design of water collection systems, treatment processes, and transmission and distribution systems. Students will also learn the design and operation of recycling technologies applied in water reclamation plants with the approach to integrate it into the urban water cycle.
Certificate in Site Management
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (NP-012949)
Students will be taught the methodologies of DfMA, a component of Lean Manufacturing where design processes are aimed to identify, quantify and eliminate waste or inefficiency in design. Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) and the element of quality control in DfMA will be also taught.
Project Management (NP-012950)
This module covers the principles of project management at various stages of building, execution of construction work on-site and off-site. It includes the knowledge to manage contract design specification, contractual agreement, competitive tendering, construction economics, claims and even disputes during the design, tender and construction phrases of a project. There will be an introduction to collaborative contracts and productivity indicators, namely value add productivity and work output productivity, Leadership and Motivation.
Workplace Safety & Health (NP-012951)
The module covers the relevant legislation and standards pertaining to workplace safety & health relating to civil and building works. Students will be taught to identify the various types of industry hazards and the means of protection against these hazards. Topics include design for safety, safety as integral part of work execution, risk management and control, safety management system, accident reporting and investigation, safe use of hand and power tools, safe handling of materials and machinery, electrical safety
Certificate in Structural Design
RC Design (NP-012944)
This module equips students with the basic concepts and principles of reinforced concreted design and detailing. Students will learn to apply reinforced concreted design principles and standards in accordance with Eurocode 2 to design simple reinforced concrete members.
Steel Design (NP-012945)
This module equips students the basic concepts and principles of structural steel design and detailing. Students will learn to apply steel design principles and standards in accordance with Eurocode 3 to design simple steel members.
Structural Mechanics & Analysis (NP-DSMA)
Strength and stability are important aspects of structural elements that make up buildings and other infrastructures. This module explores the fundamentals of statics, moments, reactions, stresses and strains in structural elements, analyses and compute forces, deflections, shear forces and bending moments developed in structured members due to different loading criteria.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

GCE ‘O’ Level grade:English Language (Grade 1-7)
and

Highest qualification

GCE ‘O’ Level grade:Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
and

Highest qualification

GCE ‘O’ Level grade:Science (Grade 1-6) And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

NITEC with GPA = 3.5
or

Condition 3

Highest qualification

NITEC with GPA = 3.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 4

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC with GPA = 2.0
or

Condition 5

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC with GPA = 1.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 6

Highest qualification

NITEC in Technology with GPA = 3.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 7

Highest qualification

NITEC in Services with GPA = 3.5 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 8

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC in Technology with GPA =2.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 9

Highest qualification

Higher NITEC in Services with GPA =2.0 And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 10

Highest qualification

Relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
and

Highest qualification

- And Working experience:At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
or

Condition 11

Working experience

Applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course

Financial matters

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

Description Certificate in Construction Fundamentals Certificate in Environmental Sustainability Certificate in Structural Design Certificate in Construction IT Certificate in Site Management Total course fee
Full Course fee $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $18,835.20
PR Sponsored by SME $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $1,961.30
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $1,961.30
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $392.26 $1,961.30
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $565.06 $565.06 $565.06 $565.06 $565.06 $2,825.30
Singapore PR $1,506.82 $1,506.82 $1,506.82 $1,506.82 $1,506.82 $7,534.10
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $3,767.04 $18,835.20

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).

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.

Course 
Schedule

Class Day)s): Mon, Thurs, Fri
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning