Professional Diploma in

Construction Engineering

June– July 2013 Course Induction

TENG KWOK KHEONGFCIOB FBENG FSIB FHKICE PCENG CMILT MBIFM

SINGAPORE REPRESENTATIVE

FELLOW OF HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

Trent Global College of Technology & Management

Timetable for the day

a) Brief on the Trent Global College

b) Brief Introduction of New Students

c) Briefing of the School

d) CPE guidelines ( www.cpe.gov.sg)

e) Briefing on Procedures, Instruction etc on the Course

f) Questions and Answers

Trent Global College of Technology & Management

Trent Global College A Private School registered with CPE (Council of Private Education),

under the Private Education Act. Registration number: 200400538K

Validity Date: 08/7/2011 to 7/7/2015

• Trent Global College also achieved provisional EduTrust Certification

(EduTrust No. : EDU-3-3084 & Validity : 24/02/2012 - 23/03/2013).

School website: www.trentglobal.edu.sg HWU: Largest ALP ( in terms of student number) of HWU since

2009. HWU 2010: The performance of the students studying at Trent

Global College continues to be of high standard.

Managers

Managers

Mission, Values, Facilities( ISO 9001, ERF, )

About the Programme

Professional Diploma in Construction Engineering : The aim of this course is to provide students with a strong foundation, and wide coverage of all aspects of the construction so that they could proceed to acquire higher degree qualifications.

The principal underlining this course is to merge theory with actual practices in the Singapore construction industry. The theories will base on the Singapore context and regulations.

Topics range from engineering, construction technology, facilities management principles and property development concepts. This enables graduates to proceed to any of the built environment degree programmes.

PDCE Articulation

Singapore Institute of Building (www.sib.com.sg)  - Eligible to apply for Associate Member (AMSIB)

Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (www.siet.org.sg)- Eligible to apply for Member (MSIET)

The Society of Professional Engineers (UK) [eligible as MSPE, PEng (UK)]

Association of Building Engineers (http://www.abe.org.uk/membership/) - Eligible to apply for Associate Member (Associate ABEng)

Qualification : BCA Class2 Technical Controller , General Builders

PDCE ArticulationArticulation by Heriot Watt UniversityGraduates of the Professional Diploma in Construction Engineering who achieve an average of CGPA of 2.7 or

better meet the education requirement for entry to year 3 of the Heriot Watt University (HWU) delivered in

Singapore. The students also eligible to join year 3 of course in HWU in Edinburgh.

The Professional Diploma holders who have four years of graduate level work experience since completing their

professional diploma studies may join postgraduate diploma courses in:

• Facilities Management

• Construction Project Management

• Quantity Surveying

Commemorating two champions of commerce, education and technology

George Heriot, financier to King James VI and benefactorof education in Edinburgh(1563 - 1623)

James Watt, the great 18th-Century Scottish engineer and

pioneer of steam power

Heriot-Watt– the name

8th Oldest Higher Education Institution in UK. Origins dated back to 1821 through the School of Arts of

EdinburghObtained Royal Charter in 1966The name Heriot-Watt, commemorates George Heriot,

the renowned 16th century jeweller and financier to James VI (and James I of England) and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer.

Ranked 20th in 2012 and 22nd in 2010 (Guardian Universities League)

NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2012

Number 1 University in Scotland (Up from number 3 last year)

Number 4 University in UK (Up from number 29 last year)

The Scottish University of the Year (The Sunday Times University Guide 2011-2012 & 2013)

HWU Student Union has been named as University Student's Union of the Year 2012 (National Union of Student, Scotland Awards 2012)

HWU Civil Engineering and Building/Town and Country planning were ranked second in Scotland (Guardian Universities  Guide 2012) 

Student Contract (PEI)

TGC Student Handbook

TGC Student Handbook

1.0 ABOUT TRENT GLOBAL 1.1 Brief History 1.2 Our Vision & Mission 1.3 Our Creed 1.4 Academic & Examination Board

1.4.1 Objective1.4.2 Frequency of Meetings1.4.3 Members

1.5 Organisational Set-up 1.6 Important Contacts & Helpline

1.6.1 Helpline 1.6.2 Health & Safety

2.0 PROGRAMME INFORMATION 3.0 ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

3.1 Withdrawal 3.2 Deferment 3.3 Transfer 3.4 Termination 3.5 Progression & Assessment

3.5.1 External Developed Programmes

3.5.2 Internal Developed Programmes

3.6 Award of Degree 3.6.1 External Developed

Programmes 3.6.2 Internal Developed

Programmes 3.7 Examination Process, Re-

assessment & Appeal Procedures 3.7.1 External Developed

Programmes 3.7.2 Internal Developed

Programmes 3.8 Medical Certificates

4.0 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

4.1 Plagiarism Procedure

5.0 STUDENT MATTERS

5.1 Fee Protection Scheme

5.2 Medical Insurance

5.3 Refund Policy & Procedure

5.3.1 Notification and Arrangement

5.3.2 Withdrawal for Cause

5.3.3 Refunds for Withdrawal for Cause

5.3.4 Refunds for Withdrawal without Cause

5.3.5 Non-refundable Fees

5.3.6 Cooling-Off Period

5.3.7 Refund Procedure

5.3.8 Dispute Resolution Procedure

5.4 Student Privacy Policy

5.5 Student’s Pass Requirements

5.5.1 ICA Rules & Regulations

5.5.2 Attendance requirement

5.6 Student Support Services

5.6.1 Academic Support

5.6.2 Student Services & Counselling

5.7 Email Communication

5.8 Absenteeism

5.9 Student Complaint Procedure

5.10 Student Feedback

5.11 Home Leave Application

5.12 Official Letter

5.13 Health & Safety Policy Statement

5.14 Change of Personal Particulars

6.0 EXPULSION

6.1 Attire and Grooming

6.2 Code of Conduct

7.0 Other relevant Information

7.1 Standard PEI Student Contract

7.2 College’s Website

Fees Protection Scheme (AXA Insurance Scheme and HSBC Insurance)

Payment information(Equal Installments)

Fee Protection Insurance

Medical Insurance It is compulsory for all students studying at Private Education Institutions (PEI) in

Singapore to have medical insurance coverage through CPE approved insurance

provider for hospitalisation, outpatient and related medical treatment for the entire

course duration. HSBC Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd has been appointed as the

insurance provider for Trent Global College’s students.

 

The following students can choose to opt out of the medical insurance scheme if

they can show that they are already covered by their own medical insurance:

 

Singapore citizens, permanent residents and international students not on the Student's Pass, and

Students under corporate sponsorship or corporate agreement signed between the private education institution and the sponsor organisation.

Medical insurance is not applicable to part-time students and students taking courses with duration of not more than one month or 50 hours.

Student Complaint Resolution Form

Dispute Resolution Procedure (In TGC Handbook)

The new Private Education Act — 21 Dec 2009

All students must sign a standard contract

All fees are protected — AXA Fee Protection Insurance, $30 for PDCE students (per installment payment)

Students Contract & Student Handbook are available at PEI Act (www.trentglobal.edu.sg)

Refund Policy Procedures (In TGC Handbook)

Student Feedbacks

There are principally two options open to students to communicate their views on courses and the college’s service standards.

Module feedback : Questionnaires are regularly issued for students to complete at the end of each module, allowing students to give feedback on the quality of the modules and teaching.

Post Course Feedback: is also sought from graduating students to assess the college’s overall standards of service.

Random survey: carried out by walking around by the CEO to gather feedbacks from students in non-structured and structured ways.

Suggestion Box : Available in the TGC webpage

Miscellaneous Fees (as per your student contract)

(a) Application Fees: $ 250 (b) Late Payment Fees : 2% per month (c) Re-assessment per module(2nd attempt): $ 75 upon

registration (d) Replacement for Diploma certificate: $ 100 upon request (e) Deferment of study: $ 100 upon request

Teaching Methods:

a) 30 Lecture hours

b) 09 Tutorials

Attendance: 90% for student Pass Holders, 75% for F/T &

P/T students (Non Student Pass).

Attendance is monitored monthly basis

Study expectations

Attendance Requirement

Local students attendance are monitored monthly basis. Students who fall below Attendance requirement (75%) will be issued warning letter immediately.

Counseling will be carried out after 2 consecutive warning letters and students are unable to submit acceptable reason. Counseling will be carried out by telephone calls by the Manager/Director. Subsequent absentees will be referred to the Academic and Exam boards for further action.

Change of Personal Particulars

Students are required to fill the request form in order to inform the college if there is a change in their personal particulars (such as name, address and contact numbers).

Note: Request form can be downloaded from TGC webpage Forms

Lecturing

Please read course notes and prepare questions before-hand.

Prepare questions on assignment approximately the 4th lesson.

Assignment submission will on the Exam dates.

Form study group yourself.

Attempt all self assessment examination questions (or) previous exam paper (if any)

Practice assignment questions.

NO standard answers will be provided

Reassessment will be taken in next assessment date provided by the College

Counseling

Compile your questions and forward to info@trentglobal.com

Do not raise last minute questions

Do not ask for “how to answer” type of question

Make appointment with Mr Teng for individual discussion or small group discussion (it will be during office hours)

Module Arrangement Module code Module Title Schedule Exam /Coursework

submission Date

Start Date End Date

TG10CC Construction Contracts 24th Jul 2013 17th Aug 2013 17th Aug 2013

TG02CT Construction Technology 1 21st Aug 2013 14th Sep 2013 14th Sep 2013

TG03CT Construction Technology 2 18th Sep 2013 12th Oct 2013 12th Oct 2013

TG04SP Site Supervision and Project Management 5th Oct 2013 14th Dec 2013 14th Dec 2013TG08RS R.C Construction & Steel Construction 16th Oct 2013 9th Nov 2013 9th Nov 2013

TD17FYP Project 13th Nov 2013 7th Dec 2013 7th Dec 2013TG06FM Facilities Management Principle 15th Dec 2013 6th Jan 2014 6th Jan 2014

TGD16EM Engineering Mathematics 8th Jan 2014 5th Feb 2014 5th Feb 2014

TG14GT Green Technology 12th Feb 2014 1st Mar 2014 1st Mar 2014

TG15MBE Management in the Built Environment 5th Mar 2014 30 Mar 2014 30 Mar 2014

TG09AM Asset Maintenance Management 2nd Apr 2014 26th Apr 2014 26th Apr 2014

TG13PD Property Development 30th Apr 2014 24th May 2014 24th May 2014

TG12MB Measurement (Builders) 28th May 2014 21st June 2014 21st June 2014

TG11M&E Measurement (M&E) 25th June 2014 19th July 2014 19th July 2014

TG01CP Construction Practice 23rd July 2014 9th Aug 2014 9th Aug 2014

TG07SRM Safety and Risk Management 13rd Aug 2014 6th Sep 2014 6th Sep 2014

TG05PC Procurement 9th Sep 2014 7th Oct 2014 7th Oct 2014

Assessment mode

Passing rate is 40% for modules

Student must obtain 64 credits in order to be awarded

Module code Module Title Assessment CreditTG10CC Construction Contracts 100% Examination 3

TG02CT Construction Technology 1 100% Examination 3

TG03CT Construction Technology 2 100% Examination 3

TG04SPSite Supervision and Project Management

100% Examination 3

TG08RS R.C Construction & Steel Construction 100% Examination 3

TG06FM Facilities Management Principle 100% Examination 3

TGD16EM Engineering Mathematics 100% Examination 3

TG14GT Green Technology 100% Examination 3

TG15MBE Management in the Built Environment 100% Examination 3

TG09AM Asset Maintenance Management 100% Examination 3

TG13PD Property Development 100% Examination 3

TG12MB Measurement (Builders) 100% Assignment 3

TG11M&E Measurement (M&E) 100% Assignment 3

TG01CPConstruction Practice

100% Examination 3

TG07SRMSafety and Risk Management

100% Examination 3

TG05PC Procurement 100% Examination 3

TD17FYPProject

100% Assignment 18

Assessment mode

Exam results will be released within 3 months from the exam date. Students those who fail the exam must take reassessment exam for the particular module. Students are required to fill in the reassessment form and submit to the college ($75 per module). Students have to repeat the module in case fail the reassessment examination ($500 per module)

100% examination 100%examination

100% assignment 100%assignment

Assessment mode for repeat will remain same as the first attempt. The results of all attempts are shown in the transcript.

Assignments/Course-works

No late submission after the scheduled date.

Cover sheet available in the “Forms” TGC webpage.

TG resource

User Name:tgstudentjan11Password: ********

Course-work submission dates: On the Exam Date. No extension.

Late submission:

Penalty — 30 marks deduction (within one week)

Student submitting after 7 days will not be accepted and apply for reassessment

Coursework Cover Sheet Coursework Feedback Form

Misconduct, Malpractice & Plagiarism

To conduct the assessment in fair manner and maintain standard quality of assessment and conducive environment. Please refer to Student handbook for more information on Misconduct and Malpractice.

Plagiarism Procedure

Examinations Exam dates and Venues are indicated in the Module timetable

Actual dates and seating plans will be published at the Students Notice Boards, and at the College Notice Board, there is no separate alert individually.

Exam letter for exam leave

Exam results will be released within 3 months

Results will be publish on Students Notice Board

Reassessed (2nd attempt): Payment of $75 and have to apply on the prescribed reassessed form.

The original and reassessed results will show on transcript.

Allow one opportunity for reassessment.

3rd attempt is repeat -- $500 per module, with Fees Protection Scheme

Examinations Student Responsible for:

Ensuring they arrive for their exams at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam.

Ensuring that they do not bring in any unauthorised material into the exam room. This includes mobile phones, electronic equipment, and unauthorised notes.

Making sure that they abide with the rules and regulations of examination.

Make certain that they have made appropriate arrangements in order to stay the full length of the exam.

Bringing in photographic Identification to the exam. Submitting coursework in time to meet the deadline set. Ensuring that all work submitted is all their own work and

not copied from other students or other sources.

Assessment Process

(In Student Handbook)

Grading System

Reassessment Procedure (In TG Handbook)

Reassessment Form

STUDENT GUIDE FOR THE APPEALS PROCEDURE It is the policy of the college and administration to deal effectively with

the student appeals of results. This student guide for appeal is written with the intent to ensure that the interests and well-being of students and staff associated with an individual appeal are properly safeguarded, and that appropriate support is provided for those associated with an appeal.

The College will treat any documentation associated with the student appeal confidentially, both that produced by the student and by other parties. It will be necessary for the College to consider the student appeal against certain criteria as set out in the Regulations and in the light of any evidence the student submit.

Students are advised to refer to the student handbook on college’s appeal procedures, Student Guide for the Appeals Procedure or TGC website (Student information – Student Guide for the Appeals Procedure).

Exam – Appeal Procedure

Deferment

Deferment of Studies: (try not to)

1. 14 days before the term commences

2. on standard form

3. State period of deferment

4. Reasons & Supporting documents

5. Deferment Fees - $100

Subject to approval.

Deferment Form

Awarding Criteria

TGC ensures students meet award criteria.

Awarding Criteria Student have passed all the modules in the curriculum

and obtained credit units Student should have attained an overall

attendance rate of not less than 60% No outstanding payments Without misconduct

Student Notice-board

Publish important development Not password protected.

Exam dates and Venue Exam results Scholarships Graduations Class change Notifications etc

FORMS All forms available here

Forms: Available at website under Student Info, “Forms”

TG Resources

All lecturers ppt slides and additional information.

General Information Examples of good course-works Past year exam questions Additional Materials (if any)

Communications

Official Notification Channels:

1. School Notice Board

2. Virtual Students Notice Board @ TGC website

All notifications will be posted to the above - which includes payment advice, change of classes, study information and etc.

Communications

All notifications on the Notice-Board at website. No individual notification including exam details Office hours: 1030 to 1930 Monday to Friday Saturday: 1300 to 1500 Telephone: 6372 1464/5 HP: 97228051 Call during office hours Email: info@trentglobal.com

Payment 3 interest free equal installments PDCE payment schedule (every 5 months – Without

Exemptions) 1st Payment : by 24/07/2013 2nd Payment : by 10/01/2014 3rd Payment : by 10/06/2014 All fees are under the AXA FPS protection scheme

Bank Loan: Please sign letter of release early. All late payments: 2% interest per month.

SDF FUNDING For Singaporean/SPR, you are eligible for SDF Funding (under company’s account).

Employers must enroll student/employee via Skills Connect System, and to be approved by WDA. Enrollment must be made within 30 days of class commencement.

Upon course completion of employee, to make an ‘Adhoc Claim’ employers must submit: Attendance record of employee ( > 75% attendance rate & complete all

assessments)

Payment Invoice

These must be submitted within 120 days after course commencement, for WDA to process claim.

Employers must also submit the Absentee Payroll documents (proof to show that employers did pay employees of the absentee pay)to WDA when making the Absentee Payroll claim.

Procedure for Refund/Withdrawal

The Success Study P-Model

The right 3 Ps Persistent Perseverance Patient

The wrong 3 Ps

Plagiarism Panic Procrastinations (20/80 %

syndrome)

Planning Partnering Present

Pride Prestigious Promotions

Balancing Act

Work

Study

Social

Questions and Answers

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