DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES - BCA Academy

Programme structureYear 1DCS046 Building MaterialsDCS049 Building TechnologyDDG812 Technical drawingsDLA119 Conservancy PracticesDME262 Mechanical ServicesDFM425 Strategic FacilitiesManagementDMS510 Event Planning &ManagementDPD877 Life Skills ADPD878 Life Skills BDST916 Statistics forManagementDLW917 Basic Business LawDBI859 BIM for ArchitectureDIT852 Information &CommunicationTechnologyYear 2DPQ612 Management Systems forConstructionDEE263 Electrical & CommunicationServicesDAR412 Environmental ErgonomicsDPC419 Procurement ManagementDCE420 Cost ManagementDMS511 Event Marketing & CustomerServiceDAC516 ACMV FundamentalsDGB617 Green Building TechnologyDLW408 Facilities Management LawDBU706 Elements of BusinessDPD879 Management Skills ADPD880 Management Skills BDIT826 Database ManagementDIT827 Software Engineering andWeb ApplicationYear 3DGB271 Green Building OperationDFR413 Fire Safety ManagementDFM424 Green Mark FMDMS512 Event Service ManagementDRM707 Risk Management &Business ContinuityDCM862 Technical CommunicationsDFP911 Final Year ProjectDFP912 Industrial AttachmentDEM519 Energy Mgmt & EconomicsDEM520 Energy Audit &MeasurementsDAC521 Management of ACMVDME522 Motor Driven SystemsDEM523 Building EnvelopeDEE524 Lighting SystemsDBI873 BIM FMDAR131 Building Regulationscourse synopsisDCS046 BUILDING MATERIALSStudents will learn the basics of corematerials used in building and civilengineering works and the typicalfinishes and components used indifferent types of building.DCS049 BUILDING TECHNOLOGYThis course provides students with anoverview of the building constructionmethods and process. Students willbe introduced to building constructionsystem through the study of buildingelements such as foundation, floors,walls, roofs, staircases and ramps,doors and windows as well as surfacefinishes. The topic also covers basicsite analysis and preparation worksprior to the commencement ofbuilding construction works.DDG812 TECHNICAL DRAWINGSThis course covers fundamentalknowledge and skill of interpretingconstruction drawings andspecifications. Topics include technical,architectural and reinforced concretedrawings. Students will also beintroduced essential points in writinggood specifications for building works.DLA119 CONSERVANCY PRACTICESThis course provides students with abroad understanding of conservancypractices which include landscaping,cleaning, waste management, pestcontrol, water management, security,general building maintenance,janitorial services, green materialsselection, asset condition assessmentand survey methods.DME262 MECHANICAL SERVICESThis course is designed to providestudents with a fundamentalunderstanding of mechanical buildingservices with particular focus on theiroperation and maintenance. Buildingservices covered includes plumbing(hot and cold water supply),swimming pool system, waste,sewerage and gas systems, fireprotection system, lightningprotection system, lifts and escalators,mechanical ventilation andairconditioning systems. Studentswill be taught the necessary troubleshooting techniques and use of basictools and equipment for such purpose.DFM425 STRATEGIC FACILITIESMANAGEMENTStudents will be given a broadunderstanding of how facilitiesmanagement applies to organisations.The course will focus on thedevelopment and formulation ofstrategy for success in managing thebuilt environment. They will learnhow to use the critical successfactors in formulating the strategy.DMS510 EVENT PLANNING &MANAGEMENTStudents will be given a broad44Diploma in Strategic Facilities Management