This 12-month course designed for polytechnic diploma holders involves taking up skills-based modules from a renowned Building Construction Authority Academy (BCAA) programme and from Temasek Polytechnic (TP) while working in the industry. It will equip you with the knowledge and skill-sets to be proficient in virtual designs and Building Information Modelling (BIM) functions in the different stages of a building’s life cycle. You will learn about BIM digital design, BIM asset management and BIM construction planning and management. You will also work on BIM projects with industry-standard BIM collaboration platforms/tools, and learn about the various BCA standards including making the required BIM e-submissions to various statutory boards for construction or facility management projects.
Academic Progression
Participants have the option to continue with the pursuit of Bachelor's Degree programmes offered by BCA Academy, and the graduates who apply for SIT could also be considered for exemption from a selected module, subjected to them meeting specific minimum requirements, at SIT's discretion.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Entry Requirements for Work-Study Programmes
Work-Study Post-Diplomas
Graduates from the list of feeder Polytechnic Diplomas, ITE Technical Diplomas / Work-Study Diplomas in relevant discipline or equivalent
Work-Study Programme Incentives Eligibility
Work-Study Programmes sign-on incentives are extended to eligible Singaporeans who are:
This eligibility is subject to prevailing criteria.
| Feeder Programmes | Nanyang Polytechnic
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Participants who have successfully completed and obtained a minimum pass grade for all the subjects in any of the post-diploma certificates will be awarded a Post-Diploma Certificate (PDC) in the specific domain area. The Specialist Diploma in BIM Construction & Asset Management will be awarded jointly by TP and BCAA to participants who have successfully completed and obtained a pass grade for all the required subjects in both PDCs.
| Subject Code | Subject | ||
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| ECBD201 | BIM Building Data & Collaboration
This hands-on practice based subject provides participants with the know-how and practical skills of modelling in digital design engineering using various BIM tools used in the industry. Topics covered also include the collaboration aspects of various stakeholders in the build environment disciplines: interior design, architecture, structures, mechanical, electrical and quantity surveyor. |
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| ECBD202 | BIM Asset Management
This subject provides participants with the knowledge and skills to create BIM model from 3D scanning and manage BIM data in overall asset management of a facility. The processes of 3D Scanning to BIM Facility Management model will be taught through practical hands-on sessions. |
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| ECBD203 | BIM Project 1
This subject allows participants to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills taught in the subject modules to solve authentic problems they encounter in the workplace. Project measures students’ ability to create and design, showcase coordination or collaboration work among disciplines or implement solutions and ideas with respect to the requirements of the project statement. The project nature should be the following:
It may include some form of BIM developmental work, evaluation of workable designs and implementation of project ideas. |
| Subject Code | Subject | ||
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| ECBD204 | BIM for Construction Planning
This practice-based subject provides participants with practical skills in planning construction process for BIM project. Topics covered include the project information preparation and site planning, BIM for precast and prefabrication construction project coordination, 4D/5D BIM for project scheduling and costing. |
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| ECBD205 | BIM for Construction Management
This subject provides participants with the know-how and practical skills in managing design processes for BIM implementation in building construction related project. The subject covers documentation, e-submission, design visualization and spatial coordination as well as multi-disciplinary model integration, strategies and coordination work. |
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| ECBD206 | BIM Project 2
This subject extends the participants’ ability to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills taught in the subject modules to solve authentic problems they encounter in the workplace. Project measures students’ ability to plan and manage coordination works among disciplines or implement solutions and ideas with respect to the requirements of the project statement. The project nature should be the following:
It may be an expansion of BIM Project 1 with added depth to the constructability assessment, evaluation of construction designs and implementation of project ideas on site. |
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Modes of Assessment
The assessment will be based on a combination of coursework components such as practical tests, case studies, presentations, assignments and projects.
At the entry level, the job positions are BIM- Associates/ Modeler/ Project Engineer/ Engineer/ Coordinator1. Upon completing the course under the Work-Study Post-Diploma programme, a trainee can move on as a BIM- Senior Associate. They can also look forward to upgrading their knowledge and skills through further CET and executive programmes offered by local Institutes of Higher Learning.
1Job titles may vary across companies
| Intake Info | Application Period | Course Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
To be confirmed |
NA | 12 Months |
Please submit the following documents during your submission. Kindly name the files according to the guidelines below.
1. Resume (filename: Resume-YourName.pdf)
2. Highest Qualification Certificate (filename: Certificates-YourName.pdf)
3. Academic Transcripts (filename: Transcripts-YourName.pdf)
4. NS Completion Certificate, if applicable (filename: NS Certificate-YourName.pdf)
Please note that relevant documents will be forwarded to all participating companies for their selection.
Selection of applicants is at the discretion of the participating companies and participating companies will contact their shortlisted applicants for interview. Applicants have the right to reject the interview if they do not wish to be employed by the company who contacted them.
Only applicants who are hired successfully and placed on this programme by the participating companies will be invited to submit an online application for the Work-Study Post-Diploma Courses.
| Fees Type | Course Fees per PDC (w GST) |
|---|---|
Singapore Citizens |
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| Aged 40 and above (Individual or SME-sponsored) | S$340.08 |
| Aged below 40 | S$510.12 |
| SME-sponsored aged below 40 | S$354.12 |
| Repeat Students | S$3,557.76 |
| Non-Singapore Citizens | |
| Singapore Permanent Residents | S$1,412.64 |
| SME-sponsored (Singapore Permanent Residents) | S$354.12 |
| Repeat Students | S$3,557.76 |
Course fees payable is based on per Post-Diploma Certificate.
Course fees will be reviewed by MOE on an annual basis and adjusted accordingly.
MOE subsidy will not be applicable for students who repeat a module or semester.
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel a course with low enrolment.
