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Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment Foundation Programmes
Diploma (specialized in civil engineering)
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil engineering is the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. It is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines including architectural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, control engineering, structural engineering etc.
Introduction
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil engineering is the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. It is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines including architectural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, control engineering, structural engineering etc.
Programme Specification & Synopsis
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OLD SYLLABUS (TEACH OUT BY END OF DECEMBER 2021)
NEW SYLLABUS (EFFECTIVE DATE: AFTER 14 JULY 2021)
Eligibility
- 3 GCE 'O' Levels passes English and 2 other subjects and or equivalent; OR
- Nitec, Higher Nitec or equivalent; OR
- Matured students: At least 30 years old with at least 8 years relevant working experiences will be considered.
Fee
Full Time
- Application Fees (Non-refundable): $214
- Course Fees: $7,062
- Material Fees: Waived
- Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): Charges borne by GSTM
Part Time
- Application Fees (Non-refundable): $107
- Course Fees: $2,996 (2 Instalments) OR $3,139.90 (8 Instalments)
- Material Fees: Waived
- Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): Charges borne by GSTM
Administrative Fee [Applicable to International Students]
- Medical Insurance: $107
- International Student Administrative Fees: $160.50
- Administrative Fees for Student Pass Application: $85.60
- ICA Application Processing Fees: $30
- ICA Issuance Student Pass Application Fees: $60
NOTE: All fees are inclusive of GST
Duration
- Full Time: 6 months (weekday)
- Part Time: 8 months (evening weekday / weekend)
Class Mode
- Full Time: Weekday - 9.00 am to 12.00 noon OR 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm OR 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm
- Part Time: Weekday - 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm OR Weekend - 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
For the safety of our students, we will progressively increase the number of students allowed back to school for in-house person learning (classes/ lectures/labs) with no more than 50 persons including the staffs, lecturers and tutors per day. Classes and lectures with more than 50 persons will continue to be held online.
For in-person examinations and assessments, only classrooms will be used with no more than 50 persons (including invigilators/ staff). All necessary safe management measurement, including at least 1 metre distancing between individuals ,mask-on at all time. Where practicable, we may consider online assessments and examination. Speak to us for more details. Thanks!
Assessment Method
- 100% assignment
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Employability
Graduates of this Diploma in will be equipped with foundational knowledge which will enable them able to pursue careers within the respective Industries. E.g. Site Supervisor, Foreman, Assistant Site Supervisor, Junior Foreman