Sustainable Building (Part of SCTP)
About This Course
Sustainable Buildings will provide students an overview on the principles of sustainability and green building assessment methodologies for new and existing buildings. The course will explore the regulatory framework and the underlying performance standards for sustainable buildings adopted by both locally and internationally. Students will be taught how to evaluate a building’s sustainability using the Singapore Green Mark Standards. The course will also provide insights into the principles and features of green technologies that a building can adopt to operate sustainably.
This course is part of the 6-month (SCTP) Certificate in Facilities Management.
What You'll Learn
• Deconstruct the submission procedures and requirements for certification.
• Appraise and describe the differences between the different Green Building certifications.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret the various international green building assessment systems.
• Relate to the Green Mark Criteria and be able to compute Green Mark scores for new and existing buildings.
• Organise the filing of Green Mark or other Green Building applications.
Entry Requirements
Individuals must meet all the requirements below in order to be eligible to apply for the programme:
• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• At least 21 years old
• Self-sponsored learners (either unemployed or in-employment individuals)