Student Handbook (Short Courses)
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| Date: | Monday, 13 May 2024, 9:53 AM |
1. INTRODUCTION
BCA ACADEMY
Founded in 1984, BCA Academy has been expanding and enhancing its role as the leading training provider for Singapore’s built industry.
BCA Academy, the education arm of Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority, provides skills, technical, supervisory, professional and management training for building and construction personnel. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development. BCA Academy (BCAA) offers a comprehensive range of programmes for the built environment, including Masters and Bachelor degrees with well-known international universities, executive development programmes, specialist diploma programmes, diploma programmes and skilled training for workers.
The Academy serves as a national education centre to showcase new initiatives by BCA and the industry in improving the built environment of the nation. The Zero-Energy Building was added to the campus in October 2009 which serves as a live test-bed to green building technologies.
The latest additions, the Construction Productivity Gallery, Centre for Lean and Virtual Construction and the BCA SkyLab were added to enhance the learning experience of our students. These facilities are dedicated towards our commitment in construction research, process development and innovation which contribute towards improving the safety, quality, sustainability and friendliness of the built environment.
2. GETTING AROUND
3. CONTACT POINTS
Portal & Non-Academic Matters
For any enquiries on appeals, attendance, forms, payment,
certificates, etc:
STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE (SSC)
E: studentservicescentre@bcaa.edu.sg
T: 6730 4451
STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE E-FORMS
You may submit your requests via our online forms
For Academic matters (timetable, course contents & assessments):
Contact your respective Programme Manager. Contact details can be found on your timetable.
4. PROGRAMME INFORMATION
SHORT COURSES
The short courses are targeted at adult learners with working experience and want to pick up a skill or two in Built Environment in a short duration.
The short course certificate aims to upskill the adult to acquire new capabilities and competencies, and keep abreast with new developments and trend in the industry.
The list of Short Courses:|
Field |
Certificate |
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Construction
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Certificate in Precast Concrete Construction Supervision |
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Certificate in Levelling & Setting Out |
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Facilities Management |
Fire Safety Management |
The details of each course can be found in the below link:
4.1. CERTIFICATES AWARDED
Certificate is awarded to candidates who have attained the minimum attendance requirements and met the assessment requirements.
CERTIFICATE IN PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
- Minimum 75% attendance attained
- Meet assessment requirements
- Electronic copy certificate issued to candidates who meet both attendance and assessments requirements via their registered email address.
CERTIFICATE IN LEVELLING & SETTING OUT
- Minimum 75% attendance attained
- Meet assessment requirements
- Electronic copy certificate issued to candidates who meet both attendance and assessments requirements via their registered email address.
FIRE SAFETY MANAGER COURSE
- Minimum 80% attendance attained
- Meet assessment requirements
- Hard copy certificate issued to candidates who meet both attendance and assessments requirements.
5. ACADEMIC INFORMATION
This section covers the following aspects:
- Student Learning Portal
- Course Notes
- Assessment
- Feedback/ Evaluation
5.2. COURSE NOTES
The Academy is moving towards e-learning and adopting sustainable practices.
All course notes and materials will be uploaded onto the Student Portal. You are encouraged to bring your laptop for lessons. .
STUDENT LEARNING PORTAL
https://LMS.BCAA.EDU.SG
Please note your Student Portal access is valid for the duration of the course and all students’ accounts will expire at the end of your course.
5.3. ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed through assignment, tests and/or examinations. Courses can be assessed based on continual assessment, examinable or a mix of both.
a) Assignment
Students are required to follow the requirements and specific guidelines for the completion of the assignment provided by the lecturer during the training. Students are to submit their assignments via Student Learning Portal by the submission deadline. Any late submission without prior approval by the lecturers may result in deduction of marks or failure.
How to Submit Assignment Online?
b) Examination
Examinations will be conducted at the end of the course. Students who breach any examination rules will be penalized. They may be debarred from the examination and deemed to have failed the course or be terminated from their studies.
5.4. FEEDBACK/ EVALUATION
Course evaluation and feedback may be conducted after the course. Students are encouraged to provide constructive feedback on trainer(s), course administration, facilities and course materials anytime during the course or at the end of the course in the form of course evaluation.
Please note all comments and suggestions will be treated in strictest confidence and is purely to assist us in the continual improvement of our programmes.
5.5. GRADING SYSTEM
Short courses are graded a Pass or Fail.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE INFO
This section covers the following aspects:
- Attendance
- Release of Results
- Issuance of Certificate
- Programme Withdrawal and Fees Refund Policy
- Course Fee Grant/Funding
- Student Particulars
- Code of Conduct
6.1. ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to achieve the minimum attendance requirements for their course. He/she would be deemed to have failed the course if the minimum class attendance is not met.
CERTIFICATE IN PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION - AT LEAST 75%
CERTIFICATE IN LEVELLING & SETTING OUT - AT LEAST 75%
FIRE SAFETY MANAGER COURSE - AT LEAST 80%
Candidates are to sign on the attendance sheet for every lesson. Note the following:
- Signature must be signed using only a pen.
- Students are not allowed to sign for lessons not attended.
- A signature put as a “tick” will not be considered as attendance.
- Use only one signature for the entire course.
- Students are not allowed to sign on behalf of other
students
(BCA Academy will take serious disciplinary actions towards any students signing on behalf of another student)
6.2. RELEASE OF RESULTS
The results will be released to your registered email address within six (6) weeks after the last lesson / last assignment submission date / last examination date.
6.3. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE
An electronic copy or hard copy certificate will be issued to students who have successfully met the assessment criteria for the course. Electronic copy certificate will be sent to the candidates' registered email address while hard copy certificates are to be collected from the Library located on Academic Tower Level 7.
CERTIFICATE IN PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION - ELECTRONIC COPY
CERTIFICATE IN LEVELLING & SETTING OUT - ELECTRONIC COPY
FIRE SAFETY MANAGER COURSE - HARD COPY
There will be no replacement of lost certificate. Candidates who have misplaced their hard copy certificate/email containing the electronic copy can request for a statement of certification to verify that they have successfully completed their course.
A non-refundable search fee of $23 will be charged. This search fee is also applicable for candidates requesting for result slip.
6.4. PROGRAMME WITHDRAWAL & FEE REFUND POLICY
Withdrawal notice must be made in writing to BCA Academy via bca_academy@bca.gov.sg. The following stated days are pegged to the course commencement date:
- 14 days or more, 10% cancellation fee
- Less than 14 days but more than 3 working days, 25% cancellation fee
- 3 working days or less, 100% cancellation fee
6.5. COURSE FEE GRANT/FUNDING
Funding and subsidies offered by BCA / BCA Academy or third party organisations for the courses are subject to approval. Neither BCA nor BCA Academy is to be held liable for such funding or subsidies. It is the responsibility of the respective company and/or individual applicants to ensure that the application for funding/subsidies is in order.
The applicant agrees to pay BCA Academy the shortfall in the course fees (if any) should the funding or subsidy be disapproved, cancelled, reduced or revoked, for whatever reason.
Note:
- Funding agencies require students under funding support to attain 75% (80% for Fire Safety Manager course) attendance regardless of the reason for any absence.
- Students under funding support who are not present in the class are recorded to be absent under all circumstances including medical leave(s), in-camp training(s) etc.
6.6. STUDENT PARTICULARS
The Academy corresponds with candidates via their registered email address. Candidates are to ensure that they provide accurate email address and are able to access their email account at all times.
Candidates will receive email notifications when there is any cancellation of classes. Changes to class timetables, etc are posted on Student Portal. Candidates are reminded to check their emails promptly which is the main media to receive updates and announcements. Announcements may also be made via SMS.
Candidates are reminded to update their particulars promptly should there be any change in their particulars such as mobile number and email address etc.
How do I update my particulars if I changed my address or mobile no.?
1. Log in to Student Learning Portal and click on Student Services Centre e-Forms
2. Select “Update of student’s profile” and fill up the form accordingly
6.7. USAGE OF PERSONAL DATA
The applicant/applicant company on behalf of the sponsored employee[1] consents to BCA, BCA Academy, BCA’s employees and third parties authorised by BCA contacting the applicant/employee via the applicant/employee’s personal contacts (including email addresses and mobile numbers) to market future courses, seminars, conduct surveys, circulate publications (i.e. magazines, periodicals etc).
If you wish to withdraw your consent to any use or disclosure of your personal data as set out above, you may contact Student Services Centre. Please note that if you withdraw your consent to any or all or disclosure of your personal data, depending on the nature of your request, we may not be in a position to continue to provide our services to you. Such withdrawal may also result in the termination of any agreement you may have with us. Our rights and remedies are expressly reserved in such event.
The applicant/applicant company on behalf of the sponsored employee[2] consents to BCA, BCA Academy and BCA’s employees transferring the applicant/employee’s personal data to relevant local third party recipients for the purposes of processing this application and reasonably related matters thereto. Please note if that you do not consent to transfer of this personal data, we may not be in a position to provide our services to you.
[1] & [2] The applicant company must have procured the prior consent of the sponsored employee.
6.8. CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Student Conduct is intended to provide a general overview of the behaviour and standards expected for students of the BCA Academy. As a student, you are expected to maintain and uphold the standards of integrity, embrace diversity and mutual respect for one another, both within and outside of the school.
You agree to abide by the Academy’s Code of Conduct and comply with the following:
- All Code of Conduct, rules, regulations, procedures and guidelines or other terms and conditions as stipulated by the Academy and Singapore Laws;
- To uphold and maintain academic honesty and integrity in your academic work. This includes, but are not limited, to cheating, conspiring, plagiarising, giving or receiving any unauthorised assistance in the submission of your academic work, or engaging in any act that may compromise the integrity of the academic standards;
- Not to conduct in a manner which the school may regard as violating or breaching the Code of Conduct. Misbehaviour includes any act(s) that may result in threats, harm, compromise the rights of others and bring disrepute to the school and/or its student, staff and school. Misbehaviour also refers, without limitation, to physical violence, verbal or mental abuse, harassment, false allegation, false declaration, slander or defamation committed against the Academy and/or its student, staff and school.
- To be held fully accountable and liable for your actions and deeds, and to accept responsibility for consequences which may arise from violation or breach of the Code of Conduct.
SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES
DISCIPLINARY OFFENCES |
PENALTIES AND MEASURES |
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Misconduct
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Serious Misconduct
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A Disciplinary Board of Enquiry will be convened to hear and investigate cases of serious misconduct. The decision of the Disciplinary Board of Enquiry is final and appropriate penalties will be meted out.
One or more of the following penalties may be imposed:
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CRIMINAL OFFENCES
Student convicted of any criminal offence outside the school that will or is likely to bring disrepute to the school, the school may consider the investigation report of the Police and/or any law enforcement authority, record of the court proceedings; and impose any penalties, the school deems appropriate.
7. STUDENT FACILITIES
STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE
Student Services Centre (SSC) is a convenient, first point of contact for students to obtain information and services during their course of study at BCA Academy. SSC aims to create a caring and holistic environment by looking into students’ welfare and needs. Key services provided by SSC include:
• General student enquiries
• Collection point for requested documents
• Student Portal issues
SSC Contact details:
Email address: studentservicescentre@bcaa.edu.sg
Tel: 6730 4451
SSC is
located within BCA Academy library, Academic Tower, 7th floor.
Opening hours for walk-in-enquiries on weekdays: 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm
to 4:30pm.
Car Park Facilities
The Academy promotes green and sustainable practices and encourages students to take public transport to the Academy. The Academy is well connected with buses to MRT stations for different train lines including North-East line, Circle line and North-South line. Parking lots are limited and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. For parking charges, please refer to http://www.bcaa.edu.sg/you-are/a-visitor/getting-to-bca-academy.