Diploma in Engineering (Building Services & Fire Safety)

Course Information

Building services are essential systems in buildings creating an indoor environment that is comfortable, functional and safe for occupants to stay within.

Learn all about building elements, mechanical & electrical services, building automation, fire safety & fire protection systems.

Learning Outcomes

Attain the skills related to the building services and fire safety industry, from preparing Building Information Models to evaluating and predicting fire situations.

Discover how to design, install, and maintain air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation, as well as electrical and fire protection systems in buildings.

This course is suitable for working adults who aspire to work in the electrical and mechanical industry and for technicians in the building and construction industry.

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:

• English Language (Grade 1-7)

• Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
• Science (Grade 1-6)

OR 

• NITEC with GPA >= 3.5

OR 

• NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR 

• Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0

OR 

• Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR 

• NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR 

• Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

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

OR 

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

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.