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Trent Global College of Technology & Management Professional Diploma in Construction Engineering Ja Jan 201 n 2014 4 Co Cour urse se In Indu duction ction TENG KWOK KHEONG FCIOB 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  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

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 Articulation Articulation by Heriot Watt University Graduates 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

Heriot-Watt – the name Commemorating two champions of commerce, education and technology George Heriot, financier to King James VI and benefactor of education in Edinburgh (1563 - 1623) James Watt, the great 18 th - Century Scottish engineer and pioneer of steam power

 8 th Oldest Higher Education Institution in UK.  Origins dated back to 1821 through the School of Arts of Edinburgh  Obtained Royal Charter in 1966  The name Heriot-Watt, commemorates George Heriot, the renowned 16 th century jeweller and financier to James VI (and James I of England) and James Watt, the great 18 th century inventor and engineer.  Ranked 20 th 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 Objective  1.4.2 Frequency of Meetings  1.4.3 Members  1.5 Organisational Set-up  1.6 Important Contacts & Helpline  1.6.1 Helpline  1.6.2 Health & Safety

 2.0 PROGRAMME INFORMATION  3.6 Award of Degree  3.0 ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION  3.6.1 External Developed Programmes  3.1 Withdrawal  3.6.2 Internal Developed  3.2 Deferment Programmes  3.3 Transfer  3.7 Examination Process, Re-  3.4 Termination assessment & Appeal Procedures  3.5 Progression & Assessment  3.7.1 External Developed  3.5.1 External Developed Programmes Programmes  3.7.2 Internal Developed  3.5.2 Internal Developed Programmes Programmes  3.8 Medical Certificates

 5.4 Student Privacy Policy  4.0 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY  5.5 Student’s Pass Requirements  4.1 Plagiarism Procedure  5.5.1 ICA Rules & Regulations  5.0 STUDENT MATTERS  5.5.2 Attendance requirement  5.1 Fee Protection Scheme  5.6 Student Support Services  5.2 Medical Insurance  5.6.1 Academic Support  5.3 Refund Policy & Procedure  5.6.2 Student Services & Counselling  5.3.1 Notification and Arrangement  5.7 Email Communication  5.3.2 Withdrawal for Cause  5.8 Absenteeism  5.3.3 Refunds for Withdrawal for Cause  5.9 Student Complaint Procedure  5.3.4 Refunds for Withdrawal without Cause  5.10 Student Feedback  5.3.5 Non-refundable Fees  5.11 Home Leave Application  5.3.6 Cooling-Off Period  5.12 Official Letter  5.3.7 Refund Procedure  5.13 Health & Safety Policy Statement  5.3.8 Dispute Resolution Procedure  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 — Liberty 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(2 nd attempt): $ 75 upon registration  (d) Replacement for Diploma certificate: $ 100 upon request  (e) Deferment of study: $ 100 upon request

Study expectations 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