Course Overview
The course aims to equip students with the knowledge of various building systems and develop competency in sustainable design concepts, energy audit and management, application of energy efficiency technologies and energy economy.
Upon graduating from the course, graduates will be able to:
Understand the working principle of building Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems including Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) system, motor driven systems such as pumps and fans, electrical services and lighting systems
Interpret BIM drawings of building systems for maintenance
Apply energy saving strategies for M&E systems
Assist in the conducting of energy audit measurements and data-logging
Conduct basic building data analytics for energy management
Undertake basic efficiency evaluation of energy & utility systems
Assist in the preparation of measurements, monitoring and verification report
Understand and apply sustainable design concepts for buildings
Evaluate main building systems inter-relationships to facilitate diagnosis of integration issues and their impact on energy performance and indoor environment quality
This course is accredited by the Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) - Associate level. The registration of SCEM at Associate and Professional levels is managed by the SCEM registry housed under the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). Candidates who meet the certification criteria may apply for the SCEM Registry, within 5 years from the date of completion of the course. For clarifications on SCEM certification, please contact the SCEM Registry at scem@iesnet.org.sg
This course is also one of the approved specialist diploma courses in the Post-Diploma Development Phase for those who take up the BCA-Industry Built Environment Diploma Scholarship / Sponsorship.