Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Structural)

Part-time Diploma / 2.5 years

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Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
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Course Information

Civil and structural engineering are crucial in the construction industry. With emphasis on design elements and the materials needed for construction, civil and structural engineers address issues from climate change to disaster relief, and thus have a significant impact on the environment as well as the people who inhabit it.

Learning Outcomes

Kickstart your career with a sound approach to Design for Manufacturing & Assembly and Integrated Digital Delivery in civil and structural engineering. Sustainable construction, design concepts and project management skills will be taught in this course._x000D_
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You will also learn about construction processes, latest technologies in civil and structural engineering, project management, analysis and design for building structures.

Course 
Schedule

Monday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Course Start Date: 19 Apr 2021_x000D_
Application Period: 15 Dec 2020 to 31 Jan 2021_x000D_
Application Outcome Date: 1 Mar 2021_x000D_
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Certificate in Construction Fundamentals
Module
Surveying
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.
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Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
Students will study the behaviour of soil under structural loading. The properties of common types of soil, soil compaction, and soil permeability, shear strength of soil, earth pressure and stability of slopes are covered in detail. Student will also be introduced to various types of Earth Retaining Stabilizing Structures (ERSS).
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Infrastructure and Building Works
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.
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Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
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Water & Reclaim Water Technology
This module provides knowledge in the technologies and 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.
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Environmental Fluid Mechanics & Hydrology
This module provides the knowledge of hydrology, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. Students will learn about fluid properties to design pipelines and open channels to convey storm water and the design of other sustainable water-resource projects.
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Sustainable Construction & Design
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.
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Certificate in Structural Design
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Structural Mechanics & Analysis
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.
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Reinforced Concrete Design
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.
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Steel Design
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.
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Certificate in Construction IT
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Structural Modelling
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.
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Digital Construction
This module looks at the cutting-edge 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.
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Quantity Surveying
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.
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Certificate in Site Management
Module
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
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.
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Project Management
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.
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Workplace Safety & Health
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 and more.
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Certification

1 Diploma
5 Certificates
15 Modules

Certification

You are required to complete 5 modular certificates within 5-year validity period to be awarded the Diploma qualification.


Entry Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:

The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:_x000D_
– English Language (Grade 1-7)_x000D_
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)_x000D_
– Science (Grade 1-6)_x000D_
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OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5_x000D_
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience_x000D_
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OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0_x000D_
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience_x000D_
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OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience_x000D_
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience_x000D_
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OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience_x000D_
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OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course_x000D_
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)_x000D_
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or 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.

Offered by School of Design & Environment

Course Fees

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  • The fees below are per semester.

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  • The fees below are inclusive of GST.

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  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.

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SkillsFuture Credit_x000D_
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit._x000D_
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All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay f​or a wide range of courses. The credits can be used on top of existing course fee subsidies/funding. This is only applicable for self-sponsored applicants and must be applied via the SkillsFuture Portal. More details on the SkillsFuture Credit Claims will be advised upon admission into the course. Find out more about SkillsFuture Credit at www.skillsfuture.sg/credit._x000D_
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Refer here for full table of course fees throughout the semesters._x000D_
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Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. Refer here for course fees for SBMCs.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Singapore Citizens (SC) below the age of 40 years$494.01
Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above$340.11
Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)$1317.79
Enhanced Training Support for SME Scheme (for SC & SPR)$340.11
Others (and Repeat Students)$3293.46