Certification Course for Site Investigation Supervisors

Jointly Organised by: Supported by:
certification course for
Site Investigation Supervisors
IntroductIon
The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) of SPRING Singapore, with the support of Geotechnical
Society of Singapore (GeoSS), Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Land Transport
Authority (LTA) is introducing an accreditation scheme for site investigation firms. As part of the
accreditation requirements for site investigation firms, site investigation supervisors of the firms
are required to undergo a training course on site investigation. Upon successfully completing
the course, they can be registered as “Certified Site Investigation Supervisor” with GeoSS.
objectIve
The main objective of this course is to promote good practices and good quality works among
supervisors in site investigation works. This course will educate the site investigation supervisors
on Singapore’s geological background, roles and responsibilities of the supervisors, various
methods of soil sampling and field testing methods and good practices in investigation works.
This course is jointly organised by BCA Academy and LTA Academy and supported by GeoSS.
courSe toPIcS
Module 1 - SIngAPore geology (6 HourS)
A. Fundamental of geology
B. Geology and updated geological map of
Singapore
C. Soils
• Classification
• Description
• Identification
• Borehole logging
• Properties and assessment
D. Rocks
• Weathering
• Classifications
• Description
• Calculation of RQD, TCR & SCR at site
• Borehole logging
• Core box marking
• Rock properties and assessment
Module 2: roleS And reSPonSIbIlItIeS/
coordInAtIon WorkS (3 HourS)
A. Regulatory Requirements, Applications,
Utilities and Safety
• Permission to Enter
• Working Within RPZ
• Working Near Trees
• Working Near Utilities
• Good Housekeeping & Safe Practices
B. Supervision of SI works to ensure Quality
• Drilling
• Undisturbed Sampling
• Field Testing
• BH Termination
• Checklists
Module 3 drIllIng, SoIl SAMPlIng,
FIeld teSt MetHodS & InStruMentAtIon
(4 HourS)
A. Drilling
• Types of drilling
• Types of machinery
• Manpower structure for drilling operation
• Setting up of drilling rig
• Role of supervisors
• Good/bad practices
B. Soil Sampling
• Types & classes of sampling
• Minimising disturbance during sampling
• Using right sampler
• Soil sampling schedules
• Sample preservation
• Disturbance after sampling
• Role of supervisors
• Good/bad practices
C. Field Test Methods
• Standard penetration test
• Field penetration test
• Packer test
• Plate bearing test
• Vane shear test
• Pressure meter
• Cone penetration test
• Dilatometer test
• Good/bad practices
D. Instrumentation
i) Ground/Geotechnical Instrumentation
• Water stand pipe
• Gasagrande piezometer
• Vibrating wire piezometer
• Inclinometer
• Rod extensometer
• Magnetic extensometer
• Heave stake
• Good/bad practices
ii) Structural Instrumentation
• Vertical electro level tiltmeter
• Horizontal electro level beam
• Manual tiltmeter
• Automatic/manual crackmeter
• Survey glass prism
• Good/bad practices
details
8th run: Module 2 – 19 Aug 2013
Module 3 – 20 Aug 2013
Module 1 – 26 & 27 Aug 2013
time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Module 1&2)
6.00pm to 10.00pm (Module 3)
duration: 13 hours
venue: Module 2 at LTA Academy/
Other Modules at BCA Academy
Fee (inclusive of GST): S$580.00
Refreshments will be provided.
cPd Points
Peb: Pending
WSH-cPd: Pending
IeS-AceS (for REs/RTOs): Pending
target Audience
• Site Investigation Supervisors
• Practicing Engineers
• Geotechnical Specialists
• Other Supervisory Personnel
• WSH Personnel
BCA ACADEMY
200 Braddell Road Singapore 579700
Tel: 6248 9999 Fax: 6258 0558
www.bcaa.edu.sg
LTA ACADEMY
No.1 Hampshire Road Blk 5A, Level 1
Singapore 219428
Tel: 1800-2255 582 Fax: (65) 6396 1559
www.LTAacademy.gov.sg
© 2013 Copyright of Building and Construction
Authority. All rights reserved.

lecturerS
• Prof Leung Chun Fai, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore
• Dr Louis Wong Ngai Yuen, Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University
• Dr Cai Jun Gang, Executive Director, Tritech Engineering & Testing (S) Pte Ltd
• Mr Huang Ean Seong, Senior Design Engineer, Land Transport Authority
• Mr Ting Hua Keong, Director, Soil Investigation (Pte) Ltd.
• Mr Michael Lee Kim Woon, Senior Principal Geologist, Tritech Engineering & Testing (S) Pte Ltd
• Mr U Kar Winn, Senior Principal Geologist/Rock Engineer, Tritech Consultants Pte Ltd
• Mr Gao Jiansheng, Technical Manager, Tritech Engineering & Testing (S) Pte Ltd
regIStrAtIon ForM
Certification Course for Site Investigation Supervisors
date: _______________________________________________
time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Module 1&2) / 6.00pm to 10.00pm (Module 3)
duration: 13 hours
venue: Module 2 at LTA Academy / Other Modules at BCA Academy
Fee (incl of GST): S$580.00
PerSonAl PArtIculArS
Name of Participant: Designation:
NRIC/Passport/FIN No.: Hp No.: Email:
TG No.:
Company Name: Company UEN No.:
Mailing Address:
contAct PerSon PArtIculArS
Name: (Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms): Tel No.:
Designation: Hp No.:
Email: Fax No.:
For Official Use
Application No.:
Official Receipt No.:
Processing Officer:
(signature/date)
Cashier:
(signature/date)
event code: 77087
Payment
Enclosed is a Cheque No.:______________________________________ (Cheque should be crossed, marked “account payee only” and payable to building and construction Authority)
for S$________________________________________ OR Deduct from GIRO Account No.: ______________________________________________________________
(should be the same bank account number as indicated in the Direct Debit Authorisation form submitted to BCA)
declArAtIon
By submitting this application/registration form, I/We hereby declare that:
a) BCA can disclose to other government agencies and/or the Government any information relating to me/us in connection with, arising
from or relating to this application, including but not limited to my/our personal particulars and my/our test results.
b) Particulars given in the form are true and correct in every respect, and understand that the application will be disqualified if any
information given is found to be untrue and the fees paid will be forfeited.
c) The above applicant meets the entry requirements as stated in this brochure.
d) BCA Academy reserves the right to accept or reject the application for whatever reason and no refund of fees will be made for withdrawal
on or after the commencement of the course which the applicant has been accepted.
e) For company using gIro for payment
Our Direct Debit and Direct Credit Authorisation for GIRO application with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) still remain in
force. We authorise BCA to issue instructions to our bank/finance company to debit our account for the total amount shown above for
the purpose of course registration.
BCA Academy reserves the right to amend the details of any course or programme, revise the course or programme fees without prior notice, cancel or postpone
the course or programme and change the venue of the course or programme. Company Stamp (For company application)
regIStrAtIon
Registration may be made by fax, e-mail, post or by hand. To confirm registration, payment must be made before the seminar/course/workshop date via cheque, VISA or Nets/cash. No invoice will be issued. Walk-in
applicants will only be admitted on the basis of seat availability and full payment. Please inform us in writing of any change in your registration, which is subject to administrative charges as shown below:
REQUEST FoR REPLACEMENT AND/oR WITHDRAWAL
- Request for replacement in writing, must reach BCA Academy before the commencement date of the seminar/course/workshop: No administrative charge.
- Request for withdrawal in writing, that reaches BCA Academy at least 2 weeks before the seminar/course/workshop date: 90% refund of seminar/course/workshop fee.
- Request for withdrawal in writing, that reaches BCA Academy less than 2 weeks but more than 3 working days before the seminar/course/workshop date: 75% refund of seminar/course/workshop fee.
- Request for withdrawal in writing, that reaches BCA Academy 3 working days or less before the seminar/course/workshop date: No refund of seminar/course/workshop fee.
Seats are limited; registration is on a first-come, first served basis. Training places will be confirmed upon the payment of the fees before the commencement date. Cheques with original application and supporting
documents should be mailed to bcA Academy, 200 braddell road, Singapore 579700.
enquIrIeS
Tel: 6248-9999 • Email: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg • Fax: 6258-0558
For details of other seminars/courses/workshops, please visit our website @ www.bcaa.edu.sg
Name: ___________________________________
Signature / Date: _____________________________
*Company / Individual Applicant