Modular Certificate in Building Services (Mechanical) - Part of Diploma in Engineering (Building Services & Fire Safety) (DEBF1)
About This Course
(a) Basic Air-conditioning
This module provides students with knowledge on the basic principles of refrigeration cycles and air distribution systems. Topics include fans, pumps and distribution system, psychometric process and refrigeration system. This module prepares the students for the module, Air-conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation Systems.
(b) Air-conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation Systems
This module covers the theories, design, equipment selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Air-conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation systems in buildings. It also covers the provisions in the relevant regulations, Singapore Standards and Codes of Practice.
(c) Water, Sanitary & Gas Services
This module provides students with the sound working knowledge in the design, installation and operational and maintenance of pipe services such as the water, sanitary and gas supply systems in buildings. Topics include theories of fluid properties, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli’s equation, piping systems, pipe sizing, pumps, pipe friction, hot and cold water supply, swimming pool, sanitary plumbing and drainage systems and gas supply services. Relevant Acts and regulations of the Local Authorities will be covered.
What You'll Learn
1) Basic Air-conditioning (60hrs)
2) Air-conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation (60hrs)
3) Water, Sanitary & Gas Services (60hrs)
Entry Requirements
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