DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES - BCA Academy

course synopsisbuilding forms. Students will alsobe introduced with IT softwarewhich can help for e-measurement.DCT426 Contract AdministrationThis course is the advanced level ofProcurement Management whichcovers in depth the fundamentalprinciples of administeringconstruction contracts. Major topicsare procurement contract models,valuation of work done basedon the Security of Payment Act,valuation of variations and financialcontrol of projects.DEC427 Building EconomicsThis course is the advanced levelof Cost Management whichcovers different techniquesfor the estimating of items ofthe work to be undertaken onprojects, and tendering. Majortopics are quantitative techniquesin cost analysis, cost planning,approximate estimating andtendering procedures. The principlesgoverning the pricing of items andbuilding up rates for items of workare also covered.DAR131 Building RegulationsThis course introduces students tovarious regulatory requirements,building regulations and buildingcontrol system. It developscompetency in students to prepareand complete statutory documents forthe purpose of statutory submissions.DCS041 Structural Appraisal& RepairStudents will learn the statutoryrequirements as set out in theBuilding Regulations Act 1989,visual and detailed inspection ofbuilding elements for various typesof defect, types of semi-destructiveand non-destructive tests used instructural appraisal and collection& analysis of data. They will alsolearn about cracking and fracture,types of repair materials, repairmethods for various types of minorand major structural defects,types of retrofitting techniques,strengthening of existing columnsand beams and understandingof site problems and theirrecommended solutions. Studentswill also do technical case studies ofretrofitting projects.DCM862 TechnicalCommunicationsThis course teaches students the useif effective words and techniques inwriting technical reports, academicreports, minutes of meetings andmemorandums. Students will alsolearn how to use effective visualaids and master the skills involvedto plan and deliver powerfulpresentations. Lastly, they will beprepared on how to write their CVfor their coming job interviews.DCS011 ConstructionTechnologyThis course provides studentswith a better appreciation on themethods and technologies used forthe construction of bridges suchas incremental launching, span byspan and balance cantilever. Topicon construction of tunnel usingtraditional, new Austrian methodsand tunnel boring machines as wellas various structural systems usedin the construction of tall buildingand methods for underpinningworks are also included in thiscourse. This course also provides aninsight to the topic on sustainableconstruction and the methods toimprove productivity on site.DCS022 Steel Design &ConstructionThis course covers the usage ofstructural steel in the constructionindustry. It teaches students aboutthe design of a complete structuralsteelworks including steel beamdesign, steel column design andconnection design. Students will betaught to understand the preparationand fabrication of structural steelworkand their connections, the erectionprocess of steel frames and equipmentinvolved, types of fire and corrosionprotection system and will also begiven an introduction to compositesteel construction.DBI885 BIM for QSThis course introduces BuildingInformation Modelling (BIM)concepts and terminology.Students will learn to interpreta complete BIM model withStructural, Architectural and M &E components in order to extractthe quantity information. Studentswill understand the nature andpotential of BIM as a new formatfor exchanging digital and spatialinformation in project so thatdesign changes can be reflected andpriced rapidly for decision making.* Information indicated in the prospectusis subject to changes.Further StudiesGraduate of the Diploma in Quantity Surveying may choose to furthertheir studies at the following universities:• QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AUSTRALIABachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)Bachelor of Applied Science (Quantity Surveying)• SIM UNIVERSITY, SINGAPOREBachelor of Building and Project ManagementDiploma in Quantity Surveying41