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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
TENG KWOK KHEONG
FCIOB FBENG FSIB FHKICE PCENG CMILT MBIFM SINGAPORE REPRESENTATIVE FELLOW OF HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY
Trent Global College of Technology & Management
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
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
(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.
Mission, Values, Facilities ( ISO 9001, ERF, )
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.
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
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
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:
Commemorating two champions of commerce, education and technology
George Heriot, financier to King James VI and benefactor
in Edinburgh
(1563 - 1623)
James Watt, the great 18th- Century Scottish engineer and pioneer of steam power
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)
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)
second in Scotland (Guardian Universities Guide 2012)
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 3.0 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)
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)
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)
There are principally two options open to students to communicate their views on courses and the college’s service standards.
complete at the end of each module, allowing students to give feedback on the quality of the modules and teaching.
assess the college’s overall standards of service.
feedbacks from students in non-structured and structured ways.
(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
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.
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
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
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 code Module Title Schedule Exam /Coursework submission Date Start Date End Date
TGD16IT Application of IT in the Built Environment 15th Jan 2014 8th Feb 2014 8th Feb 2014 TG14GT Green Technology 12th Feb 2014 8th Mar 2014 8th Mar 2014 TG15MBE Management in the Built Environment 12th Mar 2014 5th Apr 2014 5th Apr 2014 TG09AM Asset Maintenance Management 9th Apr 2014 3rd May 2014 3rd May 2014 TG13PD Property Development 7th May 2014 31th May 2014 31th May 2014 TG12MB Measurement (Builders) 4th June 2014 28th June 2014 28th June 2014 TG11DCP M&E Services 2nd July 2014 19th July 2014 19th July 2014 TG01CP Construction Practice 23rd July 2014 16th Aug 2014 16th Aug 2014 TG07SRM Safety and Risk Management 20th Aug 2014 13th Sep 2014 13th Sep 2014 TG05PC Procurement 17th Sep 2014 11th Oct 2014 11th Oct 2014 TG10CC Construction Contracts 15th Oct 2014 8th Nov 2014 8th Nov 2014 TG 02CT Construction Technology 1 8 th Nov 2013 6th Dec2014 6th Dec 2014 TG03CT Construction Technology 2 8th Dec 2014 3rd Jan 2015 3rd Jan 2015 TG04SP Site Supervision and Project Management 5th Jan 2015 1st Feb 2015 1st Feb 2015 TG08RS R.C Construction & Steel Construction 3rd Feb 2015 27 Feb 2015 27 Feb 2015 TG06FM Facilities Management Principle 2nd Mar 2015 28th Mar 2015 28th Mar 2015 TD17FYP Project TBA
Passing rate is 40% for modules Student must obtain 64 credits in order to be awarded
Module code Module Title Assessment Credit
TG10CC Construction Contracts 100% Examination 3 TG02CT Construction Technology 1 100% Examination 3 TG03CT Construction Technology 2 100% Examination 3 TG04SP Site 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% Examination 3 TG11M&E Measurement (M&E) 100% Examination 3 TG01CP Construction Practice 100% Examination 3 TG07SRM Safety and Risk Management 100% Examination 3 TG05PC Procurement 100% Examination 3 TD17FYP Project 100% Assignment 18
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.
No late submission after the scheduled date. Cover sheet available in the “Forms” TGC webpage. TG resource
User Name:tgstudentjan11 Password: ********
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
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.
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:
before the start of the exam.
into the exam room. This includes mobile phones, electronic equipment, and unauthorised notes.
arrangements in order to stay the full length of the exam.
copied from other students or other sources.
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
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).
Deferment of Studies: (try not to)
Subject to approval.
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
Publish important development Not password protected. Exam dates and Venue Exam results Scholarships Graduations Class change Notifications etc
All forms available here
All lecturers ppt slides and additional information. General Information Examples of good course-works Past year exam questions Additional Materials (if any)
Official Notification Channels:
All notifications will be posted to the above - which includes payment advice, change of classes, study information and etc.
All notifications on the Notice-Board at website. No individual notification including exam details Office hours: 1100 to 1900 Monday to Friday Saturday: 1300 to 1500 Telephone: 6372 1464/5 HP: 97228051 Call during office hours Email: info@trentglobal.com
3 interest free equal installments PDCE payment schedule (every 5 months – Without Exemptions) 1st Payment : by 10/1/2014 2nd Payment : by 10/06/2014 3rd Payment : by 10/11/2014 All fees are under the Liberty FPS protection scheme Bank Loan: Please sign letter of release early. All late payments: 2% interest per month.
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.
The right 3 Ps
Persistent Perseverance Patient
The wrong 3 Ps
Plagiarism Panic Procrastinations (20/80 %
syndrome) Planning Partnering Present Pride Prestigious Promotions