Code: 74098

Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Clean Energy

(3-year Full-time _Local Students)

INTRODUCTION

This Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Clean Energy is designed to equip you with the fundamentals of electrical engineering and the necessary skill sets to meet the challenges of the fast emerging clean energy industry.  

Singapore’s aspiration to be a global clean energy hub has three key planks:

a)                  promote wider adoption of clean energy among businesses,

b)                  develop and test new clean energy technology,

c)                  market clean energy products and services overseas.

In addition, a sum of $600 million has been budgeted by the government to turn existing public and private buildings into green facilities.  By 2030, 80% of Singapore’s buildings will be green[1]. Singapore will continue to invest in the clean technology industry that will help green urban cities. This will contribute some $3.4 billion to Singapore's GDP and create 18,000 jobs by 2015 [2].

Globally, the climate change and rising oil prices have made the need to find innovative methods of energy use and conservation more pressing than ever.  Hence, there is a demand for a new breed of technologists who are trained in design and engineering fundamentals of electrical engineering and applications of renewable energy technology. 

You will be trained with a solid foundation and practical skills in electrical engineering and renewable energy.  You will also be equipped with other soft skills like management, accounting and communication, and core competencies in power distribution system design, industrial system control and energy management. Armed with this diploma, you can look forward to exciting and rewarding careers as renewable energy technologists, facility management executives, or work in energy specialist firms as consultants and designers. You can also become an entrepreneur to tap on the growing potential of the clean energy industry.

Right here at BCA Academy, Singapore’s flagship Zero-Energy Building (ZEB) will be unveiled in October 2009.  A live laboratory, ZEB draws energy from renewable sources and uses smart local inventions to reduce energy consumption.  You can be part of this building which is among the first in the world and acquire first-hand knowledge of the ZEB. 

[1] Source: The Straits Times: “80% Green Buildings by 2030” on 27^th April, 2009.

[2] Source: The Straits Times: “$1b to Green Singapore” on 27^th April, 2009.

OBJECTIVE

The Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Clean Energy is a 3-year full-time programme that aims to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and specialised skills necessary to assist engineers and managers in:

·         designing, operating and maintaining of electrical services for buildings,

·         performing and supervising effectively the various electrical works on-site,

·         performing energy auditing works,

·         designing and commissioning grid-tied and stand-alone photovoltaic systems,

·         conserving and optimising energy usage in buildings.

The curriculum is constantly reviewed to ensure that students are exposed to the current trends in the industry.

Students will undergo a 16-week industrial attachment during the second semester in the third year of study, to put their skills into practice and gain experience before their graduation.

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Intake  :  April 2010

Registration Period: Enrolment is open for April 2010 Intake.

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