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Specialist Diploma in Air-Conditioning and Energy Sustainability

Topic:Engineering, Others, Sustainability and Green Skills

Course Type:Part-Time Diploma and Post-Diploma Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    21 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026

  • Registration Period:

    01 Dec 2024 to 02 Mar 2025

  • Duration/Frequency:

    2 evenings per week, 6.30pm-10.30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic

  • Funding:

    Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
2 evenings per week (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

Course Duration: 
240 hours (1 year)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

The Singapore Polytechnic, School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering is pleased to introduce our new Specialist Diploma in Air-Conditioning & Energy Sustainability. This course aims to help working personnel in the areas of Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) systems, building facility management, mechanical services and energy sustainability to upgrade their knowledge and skills to be aligned with latest industrial needs. This part-time evening course can be completed in one year.

The following are the objectives of the course:

  • To provide a comprehensive course that caters to the needs of applicants who are seeking to attain the relevant knowledge and skills in energy management and sustainability for ACMV facility.
  • To support growing demand for skills and knowledge for ACMV system designs for built environment industry.
  • To facilitate students with energy modelling skills by using latest Integrated Environmental Solutions (Virtual Environment) or (IES VE) software which is one of the main software tools industry is using for energy modelling for buildings.
  • To equip students with skills and knowledge on Integrated Building Management System to comprehend and achieve automatic and efficient control of the ACMV facilities.
  • To equip students with the industry relevant knowledge and skills of Green Mark for energy efficiency and sustainability building facilities.

Course Outline




The course consists of four modules conducted over two semesters within one academic year. Classes will be conducted in two evenings per week for 15 weeks each semester.

This course consists of 2 Post Diploma Certificates (PDCs). Each PDC will consist of two modules and the details are as follows:

PDC 1: Air Conditioning and Energy Sustainability
Module 1: Air Conditioning System
Module 2: Green Mark & Energy Sustainability

PDC 2: Energy Modeling and Management
Module 3: Integrated Building Management Systems for Energy Efficiency
Module 4: Information & Energy Modeling of Facility

Please click here for Module Synopsis

Minimum Requirements

Must have a minimum diploma qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, or industry Engineering from recognised institutions

Applicants, with qualification in other Engineering fields, with 3 years of relevant working experience in ACMV/ cleanroom facility/ facility management/ ESD and building services industries will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants, not meeting the entry requirements, may be considered based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Shortlisted applicants may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation


Upon completion of the two PDCs, the participant will be conferred a Specialist Diploma in Air-Conditioning & Energy Sustainability from Singapore Polytechnic.

Autodesk Certificate of Completion for Revit MEP (electronic Certificate will be issued) will be awarded to participants who meet the requirements of Module 4: Information & Energy Modeling of Facility.

Suitable for

  • ACMV System Designers/Technical Executives/Assistant Engineers from Building Services consultancy firms
  • Facility Officers/Engineers/Managers for buildings and cleanroom facilities
  • Project Co-ordinators/Engineers from ACMV specialised contractor firms
  • Assistant Engineers/Engineers from Building Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) consultant firms
  • Other working adults, wishing to acquire software skills used in ACMV designs, building automation control system and building energy modelling

Course Fees

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

The fees in the course fee table are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review by MOE/SSG. 

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Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email. 

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