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Certificate in Sustainable Architectural Design
(Specialist Diploma in Architectural Technology - Modular Certificate B)

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 79004B

CLICK HERE for Terms & Conditions

About the Course

Overview

The building industry needs to adopt digital transformation as mapped out by BCA for the Built Environment sector. Architectural assistants and technologists need to be conversant with building regulatory requirements, green and sustainable buildings, principles of Universal Design, knowledge of the various M&E services that interphase with the design. and be equipped with digital skills in order to prepare documentation for authority electronic submission.

You will have the flexibility to take the modular certificates in any order and at your own pace*. The certificates can be stacked up towards the Specialist Diploma.

*Maximum of 3 years to accumulate the certificates for an academic qualification

Objectives

The Specialist Diploma in Architectural Technology will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work as Architectural technologists in this revolutionary changing age of digital design.

You will gain essential knowledge and skills on local building development guidelines, building regulations, integrated online submission of plans for approval, Architectural detailing and good practices. You will also be able to explore green building designs and work on creative universal design solutions for the built environment.

Upon graduation, you can look forward to career opportunities in Architectural consultancies, Contractors and technical support sectors, such as Assistant Architects, Technical Officers, Architectural Coordinators, BIM Modellers or Architectural Product Specialists.

Course Outline

Technical Department Requirements

  • FSSD, LTA, NParks

Green Building & Universal Design

  • Barrier-free Accessibility & Universal Design
  • Sustainable Architecture

Design for Productivity

  • Architectural Documentation and Management
  • Design for Productivity trends
  • Buildable Design
Course Information
May - July 6 May 2025 (Commencement date)
3 months per modular certificate (66 hrs)
BCA Braddell Campus and Online Learning
2 to 3 evenings per week (some courses may be held on Saturdays)

Note: Registration closes 2 weeks prior to modular certificate commencement or when the class is fully subscribed, whichever comes first. Registration can remain open until course commencement date if training spaces are still available.


Who Should Attend
This Specialist Diploma Programme is designed for Architectural assistants and technical support staff. It is also suitable for those who have construction experience but wish to switch to a design-related career.
Assessment & Award
Assessment format will be Continuous and Project Based
A participant must attain at least 75% of physical attendance and complete all assignments to acceptable standards to be eligible to be awarded each modular certificate. Participant who did not complete the assignments to acceptable standards but attained at least 75% of physical attendance will be issued with a certificate of attendance. The successful achievement of all modular certificates will lead to the awarding of the Specialist Diploma in Architectural Technology (SDAT). 
Entry Requirement

Applicants who do not wish to complete the Specialist Diploma programme are not subject to the entry requirements. The applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or holder of valid employment pass/work permit; and possess one of the following qualifications in a relevant discipline:

  • A diploma (min course duration of 2 years) or equivalent qualification
  • A relevant Advanced Certificate / Higher NITEC / Advanced NBQ with 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience
  • A relevant certificate with 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience
  • NITEC / Higher NBQ with at least 5 years of relevant work experience

Note: Applicants with relevant working experience but do not fulfil the above requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must have their own computers/laptops with minimum specifications to run BIM software and access student portal.

Applicant with degree or diploma qualification where English is not the medium of instruction is required to achieve the ESS Workplace Literacy Test Level 6 issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Fee & Funding

Fee (inclusive of 9% GST)

Certificate in Sustainable Architectural Design (Modular Certificate B - 79004B)

(TGS-2022012761)
S$2,220.00 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).







BCA Academy reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme/course, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 79004B

CLICK HERE for Terms & Conditions

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