Building and Fire Safety Engineering

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Building and Fire Safety Engineering

Overview

Course Date:
22 Feb 2024 to 23 Feb 2024
Registration Period:
25 Jan 2024 to 06 Feb 2024
Duration/Frequency:
Thursday & Friday (9am to 5pm)
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
-

This course provides participants an understanding of the good practices of Building and Fire Safety Engineering in Estate Management. Participants will gain an insight of the role of Estate Management’s regulatory compliance as an asset and the impact of sound Estate Management practices on the operational, safety, financial and sustainability performance of buildings. Topics include Fire Protection System, Lift System and Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Systems.

Course Objective

This course aims to enhance participant’s knowledge in building and fire engineering that are essential for smart estate management. Participants can apply the knowledge to better equip themselves to support new initiatives in estate management. They will also be able to propose new ideas that will improve building and fire engineering aspect of estate management. Through collaborative learning, real life case studies, project work, participants will be able to provide solutions to real life scenarios.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate ability to comply with regulatory requirements (Estate Management).
2. Apply industry guidelines to ensure good practices.
3. Discuss regulatory framework of building and fire engineering for Estate Management.

Topics to be covered

1. Fire Fighting Systems
1.1. Portable Extinguishers
1.2. Rising Main and Hose Reel System
1.3. Electrical Fire Alarm System
1.4. Fire Sprinkler Installation
1.5. Fixed Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
1.6. Lifts
1.7. Colour Scheme of Fire Protection Systems
1.8 . Redundancy for Fire Pumping System

2. Mechanical Ventilation & Smoke Control System
2.1. Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Systems
2.2. Pressurisation for Exit Staircases
2.3 . Pressurisation of Internal Corridors in Hotels
2.4. Smoke Control System
2.5. Redundancy for Mechanical Ventilation and Pressurisation Systems

3. Fire Protection for Air Con System/Kitchen/Lift/Carpark

Minimum Requirements

Diploma or ITE Qualification.
Have 2-3 years of experience in the built environment

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Manager / Executives and Technical Officer

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST*	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$585.00	$17.55	$82.55
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$455.00	$17.55	$212.55
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$455.00	$17.55	$212.55
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$585.00	$17.55	$82.55
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$58.50	$708.50