The minimum entry requirement for the Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Management is as follows:
1. Applicants must be:
- A Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- An existing employee of a company participating in the WSP,
- Or a non-employed student seeking for a participating WSP firm and must interviewed and fully employed by the said company prior to entry for the WSP course
2. Applicants must hold at least a Diploma (Full-Time Diploma) from any Polytechnic/Higher Learning Institution in Singapore, or any higher qualification in the following disciplines:
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Civil & Structure (C&S)
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
The Diplomas offered by the local Polytechnics, which are eligible for this application are:
Singapore Polytechnic
- Diploma in Architecture
- Diploma in Civil Engineering with Business
- Diploma in Landscape Architecture
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical & Electonic Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering
- Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Temasek Polytechnic
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability
- Diploma in Integrated Facility Management
Nanyang Polytechnic
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design
- Diploma in Sustainable Architectural Design
Republic Polytechnic
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Diploma in Green Building Energy Management
- Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment
** WSP student must be a graduate from Full-Time Polytechnic Diploma/ ITE Technical Diploma/ ITE Technical Engineering Diploma/ ITE Work-Learn Technical Diploma within 36 months of graduation or 36 months from his ORD day in the army. SP will evaluate individuals who have graduated for more than 36 months but within 5 years from the date of gradation or ORD, on a case-by-case basis.
3. Applicants must have prior BIM software knowledge and skills relating to any of the BIM software listed below:
- Autodesk Revit or
- Graphisoft ArchiCad or
- Bentley Aecosim
This prior BIM knowledge and skills may be attained through:
- Applicant's graduate diploma or equivalent qualification, in any core or elective module, or
- Attending any BIM basic or fundamental short courses from any Polytechnic or recognised institution e.g. BCA Academy, etc.
*Applicants must provide a certification of proof for the above in their application.
4. For applicants who have attained their prior BIM knowledge and skills through work rather than Diploma, equivalent qualification or related short courses, they must:
- Have work experience of at least a minimum of 1.5 years as a BIM Modeller or equivalent, in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil & Structure, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing or Construction Industry, and
- Provide a letter of proof from the said company validating the minimum working experience and years of work as BIM Modeller or equivalent
- Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.