Certificate in Property Maintenance and Facilities Management

Awarding Authority

Singapore Polytechnic

Programme Description

This course aims to develop and upgrade the skills of participants in the maintenance management of buildings and facilities.

Programme Objectives

• Systematic planning and organisation of maintenance works.
• The implementation of cost-effective contracted maintenance works.
• Working knowledge and competency in contract administration, cost Estimation and tendering procedures.
• Skills in the servicing and maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Systems especially the updating of legislation governing the installation and operation of electrical works.
• Diagnosis of concrete and structural defects and rectification methods.
• Understanding legislation and government regulations pertaining to Property Management and Strata Title Management.

Duration

60 hours (2.5 months)

Mode

Part-Time

Programme Outline

Part I: Contract Administration and Cost Estimation

• Preparation of Tender and Technical Specifications.
• Tender Procedures and Documentation.
• Contract Administration under a standard form of contract.
• Cost Estimation, Measurements and Control.

Part II: Building Services and Fire Safety

• A study of CP5: 1988 on the Installation and Operation of Electrical Systems.
• Alterations and Addition of Electrical Works in Building.
• Maintenance, Testing and Inspections of Electrical and Mechanical Services.
• Technical Specifications for Maintenance of Building Services.
• A Study of Fire Safety Act and Fire Safety Management for Buildings.

Part III: Property and Strata Title Management

• Scope and objective of Property Management
• Legislation relating to Building Maintenance in Singapore
• A Study of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004 - Management Corporation, Management Council, Bye-laws and Managing Agent.
• Legal and Operational Framework of Town Councils.

Part IV: Maintenance Technology

• Principles of Property Maintenance
• A study and understanding of causes of building defects.
• A Study of Building Finishes and Defect Rectification encompassing Plastering, Painting and Tiling works
• Diagnosis of Concrete Defects and Rectification

Intakes

42nd Intake

Schedule

Date	Modules
6th July 2010	Tendering Procedures and Contractual Arrangements
8th July 2010	Tender Documentation and Specification Writing
13th July 2010	Contract Administration under a Standard Form of Contract
15th July 2010	Contract Administration under a Standard Form of Contract
20th July 2010	Measurement, Estimating and Cost Control
22nd July 2010	Study of CP5: 1988 on the Installation and Operation of Electrical Systems
27th July 2010	Safety Requirements for Addition and Alteration of Electrical Works
29th July 2010	Technical Specifications for Maintenance of Building Services
3rd August 2010	Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Mechanical and Electrical Services
5th August 2010	Introduction to Property Management
10th August 2010	A Study of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004     - Management Corporation, Management Council, By-Laws and Duties of Managing Agent
12th August 2010	A Study of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004     - Management Corporation, Management Council, By-Laws and Duties of Managing Agent
17th August 2010	Legislation Relating to Building Maintenance in Singapore
19th August 2010	Legal and Operational Framework of Town Councils
24th August 2010	A Study of Fire Safety Act and Fire Safety Management for Buildings
26th August 2010	Principles of Property Maintenance
31st August 2010	A Study and Understanding of Causes of Building Defects
2nd September 2010	A Study of Building Finishes and Defect Rectification encompassing Plastering, Painting and Tiling works
7th September 2010	A Study of Building Finishes and Defect Rectification encompassing Plastering, Painting and Tiling works
9th September 2010	Diagnosis of Concrete Defects and Rectification

Assessment

Written Examination

Delivery Method

Classroom face to face

Entry Requirements

Secondary education

Programme Fee

Details	AMOUNT (SGD)	GST (SGD)	TOTAL (SGD)
COURSE FEE	1,500	105	1,605
FEE PROTECTION SCHEME	7	0.49	7.49
MEDICAL INSURANCE	50	3.5	53.50

Application Procedure

Students need to submit the Singapore Polytechnic Application Form (link at the top) to find the eligibility for the programme.