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Certificate in Façade Inspection
Synchronous E-learning

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 79092

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About the Course

Overview

Under the new Periodic Facade Inspection regime, facade inspections will be required to be carried out periodically to detect and address façade deterioration in a timely manner.

The Certificate in Façade Inspection course is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge in façade inspection. Upon completion of the course, participants will acquire knowledge of the legislative framework and requirements for façade inspection, fundamentals of various façade systems and materials, as well as maintenance needs and inspection methods.

Course Outline

Importance of Building Maintenance and Inspection
Good Practices on Inspection Procedure and Reporting
Work-at-Height
- WSH Act and Applicable Legal Requirements
- Risk Assessment
- Employer’s Duties
- Other Considerations
Common Accessibility Provision and Safety Checklist
Introduction to Precast Concrete, Masonry and Plaster Facade
- Façade System and Technology
- Façade Failure Case Studies
Material Science and Durability from Design Aspects
- Typical Defects and Causes
- Material Specification from Design Perspectives
Precast Concrete, Masonry and Plaster Façade Inspection Tools and Procedures
- Tools for Façade Inspection
- Assessment and Recommendation
Glass Walls and Others
- Fundamentals
- Deterioration, Failure Modes and Particular Maintenance Needs
- Assessment / Classification
- Case Studies
Claddings and Canopies
- Fundamentals
- Deterioration, Failure Modes and Particular Maintenance Needs
- Assessment / Classification
- Case Studies

Course Information

6 November 2024 (10am to 5.15pm) 7 November 2024 (9am to 5.30pm) 8 November 2024 (10am to 5.15pm) 11 November 2024 (9am to 12.15pm)

Synchronous E-Learning via BCAA Learning Management System (LMS)

Tri-annual

Trainer / Lecturer

The course will be taught by industry practitioners and BCA staff.

Who Should Attend

Professional Engineers and Registered Architects
Resident Engineers and Resident Technical Officers

Assessment & Award

MCQ Online Assessment

Participants are required to complete the MCQ online assessment by 12 November 2024, 2359hrs.

An e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be issued to participants who:

Achieve at least 75% class attendance; and
Pass MCQ assessment

Fee & Funding

Fee (inclusive of 9% GST)
Certificate in Façade Inspection (TGS-2020505431)	S$1,665.00	Full course fee without subsidy
	To be confirmed	Fee payable after 50% funding support For Singaporeans and Singapore PRs, including those sponsored by non-SME companies
	To be confirmed	Fee payable after 70% funding support Singaporeans 40 years old and above OR SME company sponsored Singaporeans or Singapore PRs

Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessments. BCA Academy reserves the right to recover the funded amount from the participant (self-sponsored) or employer (company sponsored) if participant did not meet the eligibility criteria. Details of SSG’s funding can be found on Home (skillsfuture.gov.sg).

CPD Points

BOA-SIA: 2 CPD
IES-ACES: 12 STU(Structural)
PEB: 23 PDU

Subject to award from IES-ACES, BOA-SIA and PEB.
To check for CPD point eligibility, please CLICK HERE

BCA Academy reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme/course, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B