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Objective |
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This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to prepare working and detailed drawings using CAD/manual drafting. This course also provides training in one of the two specialisations - Architectural and Civil & Structural.
 Architectural
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to prepare working drawings, minor addition and alteration works, presentation and detailed drawings of residential buildings according to architect’s sketches and complying with the relevant Codes of Practices.
Civil
& Structural
This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge to prepare reinforced drawings, steel structural drawings and civil engineering drawings according to a designer’s sketches and specifications and complying with the architectural drawings provided and relevant Codes of Practices.
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Structure |
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Abbreviation
T - Theory, P - Practical
Core Modules
| Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
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M1 2-D Drawing
120 hrs (P)
Credits: 6
Prerequisite: Nil |
CB2001PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret building drawings, prepare simple technical drawings and floor plan using manual and computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0501111
CB2011
CB2101P
CB2106P
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M2 Building Components
Drawing
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB2001PA |
CB2002PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to draw the constructional details of doors, windows, walls, foundations and floor systems of residential buildings, using manual and computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0501112
CB2012
CB2102P
CB2107P
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M3 Building Drawing
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB2001PA |
CB2003PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to draw the constructional details of roof, ceiling and a set of building plans in complying with local authority requirements using manual and computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0501113
CB2013
CB2103P
CB2108P
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M4 Civil & Structural
Drawing
60 hrs (T) 60 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB2001PA |
CB2004PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare simple structural calculations of resultant forces, bending moment diagram, shear force diagram, and preparing simple reinforced concrete drawings of structural components, steel detailed drawings using both manual and computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0501114
CB2014
CB2104P
CB2109P
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Specialisation Modules (Architectural)
| Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M5
Construction Drawing
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB2106P&CB2107P |
CB3101PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to draw detailed drawings such as staircases, lift shaft, expansion joints, toilet, external building works, refuse chute and bin centre, using manual and computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412604
CB3114
CB3101P
CB3116P
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| M6
Addition & Alterations Drawing
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB2003PA |
CB3102PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge of procedural submission and preparing a set of drawings for additions & alterations to conventional house using computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412604
CB3111
CB3102P
CB3117P
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| M7
Building Development Drawing
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB3101PA |
CB3103PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare a set of working drawings of low-rise residential buildings for planning permission, building plans approval and construction using computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412602
CB3112P
CB3103P
CB3118P
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| M8
Presentation Drawing
30 hrs (T) 90 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Nil |
CB3104PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare a set of presentation drawings for a 2-storey conventional house and rendered interior layout plans, perspectives of various habitable rooms using manual drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412603
CB3113
CB3104P
CB3119P
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Specialisation Modules (Civil & Structural)
| Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
| M5
Reinforced Concrete Drawing
48 hrs (T) 72 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB2004PA |
CB3201PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare bar bending schedules, structural layout plans of building substructures and detailed drawings of reinforced concrete structures such as slabs, staircases, foundations, lift shafts and slabs using both manual and computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412701
CB3121
CB3201P
CB3211P
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| M6
RC Beam & Slab Drawing
40 hrs (T) 80 hrs (P)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB3201PA |
CB3202PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare detailed drawing of RC staircases, beams and slabs of a building using computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412702
CB3122
CB3202P
CB3212P
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| M7
Steel Structure Drawing
48 hrs (T) 72 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB3201PA |
CB3203PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to produce a set of steel structure working drawings with detailed connections of steel members using manual and computer-aided drafting. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412703
CB3123
CB3203P
CB3213P
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M8 Civil Engineering Drawing
48 hrs (T) 72 hrs (P)
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Advised to complete CB3201PA
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CB3204P |
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge of building construction equipment, road construction, and to prepare detailed external works and civil engineering drawings such as manholes, roads, culverts, drainage and sewerage systems. |
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Equivalent Codes
0412704
CB3124
CB3204P
CB3214P
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Credits for Certification
| Nitec |
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| From Core Modules |
30 |
| From Specialisation
Modules |
28 |
| Total |
58 |
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| Entry
Requirements |
- 3 GCE 'N' level passes including
Mathematics; or
- Any 2 GCE 'O' level subjects (Grade 1-8); or
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Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) Employability Skills System (ESS) level with L5 in Literacy (Reading) and L5 in Literacy (Listening) and L6 in Numeracy.
- Applicant should be free from colour blindness.
Note:
Depending on demand, not all the modules in the part-time Nitec courses will be offered in each intake. Where the modules are offered and there is insufficient enrolment, the classes will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to the affected students.
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| Training
Schedule |
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Evening classes – Lessons
are held two evenings a week, from 1845
hours to 2145 hours.
Weekend classes – Lessons
are held once a week, from 0900 hours
to 1600 hours.
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