Builder Certificate in

Plumbing and Pipefitting

A 396-hour Training Course in accordance with the regulations of the Public
Utilities Board
INTRODUCTION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The course aims to provide training opportunities for construction The Applicant must:
workers who would like to upgrade their knowledge and skills in
- At least 18 years of age
plumbing & pipefitting. The course is also intended to provide an - Be a Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent
opportunity for those who have not received any formal training - Residents or holders of valid work permit;
to attain a recognised qualification in plumbing & pipefitting.
and possess any one of the following:-
Practising plumbers or other workers who would like to embark - Minimum 3 GCE 'O' or 3 GCE 'N' level passes in English,
Mathematics and a Science or Technical subject; or
on a career in plumbing should attend this course.
- Holders of National Trade Certificate 2 (NTC 2) awarded by Institute
COURSE OBJECTIVE of Technical Education (ITE);or
This course provides training in the use of plumbing tools, - Holders of Skills Evaluation Certificate (SEC) or Basic Builder
equipment and materials for the installation of sanitary, gas and Certificate (BBC) in Plumbing & Pipefitting awarded by BCA
water appliances for both domestic and industrial uses in ac- Academy. They must pass English subject at GCE `N' level or pass
cordance with the regulations of the Public Utilities Board. an English test conducted by BCA Academy.
Participants will also acquire knowledge of plumbing theory, An applicant who has attempted either the GCE 'O' or GCE 'N' level
interpretation of blue prints and relevant Code of Practice. examination but does not meet this course specified grade in English or
Mathematics, may take an English or Mathematics test conducted by BCA
COURSE CONTENTS Academy to decide his enrolment eligibility.
Workshop practices and classroom lectures will be conducted in
English. ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Intake : Regularly subject to minimum class size enrolled.
Module 1 Module 2 Duration : 396 hours spread over 11 months
Plumbing principles, code of Basic pipework, pipefitting practice
practice and drawing and apply practice Frequency/Time: 3 evenings per week (6.30pm to 9.30pm)
- Water supply - Steel pipework
- uPVC pipework Venue : BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road
- Sanitary plumbing and
drainage - Copper and stainless steel
pipework Fee with GST: $3,250.00 (without subsidy)
- Gas supply $820.10 (with SDF Subsidy*)
- Code of practice (Water) - Cast iron/hubless pipework
- Fixing of appliances $516.36 (with Enhance Funding for SME*)
- Code of practice (Sanitary) $516.36 (with Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for self-
- Plumbing drawings - Installation projects
- Construction of inspection sponsored applicant#)
chamber
- Clearing of chokes *Skills Development Fund (SDF) is available for this course. Prior to the registration, company is
required to enrol their staff (Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident) through WDAs

A participant is required to complete Module 1 before taking
Module 2.
CERTIFICATION
Participants must achieve at least 75% attendance for Module 1
before proceeding to the Module 2. Builder Certificate (BC) in
Plumbing and Pipefitting will be awarded to those who have
successfully completed and passed both the prescribed tests.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Holders of BC in Plumbing and Pipefitting with 2 years of working
experience are eligible to sit for the Licensed Water Service
Plumber Examination conducted by the Public Utilities Board.
Those with 2 years of relevant experience and has successfully
completed the Gas Service Workers Course (GSW), may also
apply for Gas Service Worker License issued by the Energy
Market Authority (EMA).
For more information, please call 6248-9999
or email : bca_academy@bca.gov.sg
For other seminars/courses details, please visit our website@
www.bcaa.edu.sg
SkillsConnect system at www.skillsconnect.gov.sg. Eligible applicants pay the remaining fee (after
deducting SDF Funding) and GST.
# Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
- Eligible for Singaporean aged 40 and above only
- Individual applicant shall submit completed application form, last 3 months pay slips, and
payment together with NRIC for verification at BCA Academy
- Applicant will be required to sign a declaration for the subsidy
Note: Course applicants may be eligible to receive course fee funding from government agencies
subject to terms and conditions. If the applicant fails to fulfil the terms and conditions of the funding
such that BCA Academy (BCAA) is unable to claim the funded portion of the course fee from the
funding agency, the participant will be required to pay BCAA the funded portion of course fee that is
no longer claimable by BCAA.
Effective 12 May 2016, the fee (inclusive GST) will be as follows:-
For local - $3,250.00 / for foreigner - $3,700.00
To enjoy the current course fee, completed registration form with payment
must be received by BCA Academy no later than:
- 5:00pm on 9 May 2016 for cheque payment
- 5:00pm on 10 May 2016 for cash payment made in person at BCA
Academy
Course registration will be suspended on 11 May 2016 and resumed at
12:00pm on 12 May 2016.
Code: 77036 Builder Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting Application Form
Schedule : My preferred schedule (month)_____________________________________
The next available schedule (if my preferred schedule is not available)
(in BLOCK letters) (underline_surname) (attach copy of I/C or Work Permit card)
Name:
(as in NRIC
/Passport/FIN)

NRIC /Passport No. ___________________________________________ Highest Qualification _____________________________________________

Copy of NRIC
Work Permit No. _________________________________ Nationality _______________________ FIN No: _______________________ or Work Permit
card to be
Date of Birth _______ / _______ / _________ Age: ___________ Sex: *M / F Tel / HP No. ___________________________________
submitted.
day month year
Company UEN No. _____________________________________ (For company sponsored application only)

Company ________________________________________________________________ Contact Person ______________________________________

Telephone no. __________________________ Fax No ____________________________ Email ______________________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________ Postal code ___________________________
WDAs SkillsConnect Account No. _______________________________________________ (Please fill in to enjoy SDF course fee support)
Training Grant Application No. (TG) _______________________________________________ Company must apply for SDF course fee support at
www.skillsconnect.gov.sg before applying for the course
PAYMENT
Enclosed is a Cheque No.:______________________________ (Cheque should be crossed, marked account payee only and payable to Building and
Construction Authority and mailed to BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road, Singapore 579700) for S$___________________ OR Deduct from GIRO Account
No.: _________________________________ (Note: Only company cheque or company GIRO will be accepted if the company is applying for funding or subsidy. The GIRO
Account Number must be the same bank account number as indicated in the Direct Debit Authorisation Form submitted to BCA)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS To be completed by Company OR Individual
By submitting and signing this application form, the company and individual applicant agree to the following: Applicant
a. The company and individual applicant has read and understood the terms of the brochure (if available) and the application form.
b. The company and individual applicant warrant that the particulars given in the application form are accurate. COMPANY APPLICANT
c. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) can disclose to other government agencies any information relating to this application. (For company sponsored application only)
d. Payment for the course must be made before the course commencement date.
e. Any Direct Debit and Direct Credit Authorisation for GIRO applications previously signed and passed to BCA will apply to payments made
under this course.
Name: ___________________________
f. BCA Academy reserves the right to accept or reject the application for whatever reason.
g. BCA Academy shall at its discretion allocate a space to the registered applicant, based on availability.
h. BCA Academy reserves the right to amend any details relating to the course, revise the course fees without prior notice, cancel or
postpone the course. Signature: __________________________
i. Request for withdrawal or replacement must be made in writing. Requests are subject to approval by BCA Academy:
- Written request for replacement must reach BCA Academy at least 3 working days before the course commencement date. There Date: _____________________________
will be no additional charges for suitable replacement.
- Written request for withdrawal that reaches BCA Academy
At least 2 weeks before the course commencement date: 10% administration fee is payable.
Less than 2 weeks but more than 3 working days before the course commencement date: 25% administration fee is payable.
3 working days or less before the course commencement date: There will be no refund of course fee.
j. Request for postponement of participation in the course must be made in writing.
- Written request for postponement that reaches BCA Academy
Company Stamp (For company application)
At least 2 weeks before the course commencement date: 10% administration fee is payable.
Less than 2 weeks but more than 3 working days before the course commencement date: 25% administration fee is payable.
3 working days or less before the course commencement date: There will be no postponement granted. There will also be no
INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT
refund of course fees even if the applicant is not able to attend the course.
k. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points indicated for any course offered by BCA Academy is subject to change and final
approval by the relevant professional accreditation bodies. Name: ___________________________
l. Funding and subsidies offered by BCA / BCA Academy or third party organisations for the courses are subject to approval. The company
must make the application for funding and subsidies. Neither BCA nor BCA Academy is to be held liable and the company agrees to pay
BCA the applicable funding amount if funding and subsidies are either granted at a reduced amount, not granted at all or if funding is
revoked, for whatever reason.
m. All information, materials, services, intellectual property and other property and rights provided by BCA and BCA Academy during the
course are provided on an as is basis. BCA and BCA Academy makes no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, as to any Signature: ___________________________
matter, and all such warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly disclaimed.
n. The materials supplied to the company and individual applicant for the course (Materials) are for their personal reference only and the
company and individual applicant is not supposed to otherwise use the Materials. The company and individual applicant shall defend and
Date: ___________________________
indemnify BCA and BCA Academy and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all liability, damage, loss or expense
(including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses) imposed upon BCA and BCA Academy in connection with any claim arising out of
the company and individual applicants use of the Materials.

For Official Use:

Application No.: ______________________________________________ Official Receipt No.: ___________________________________________

Processing Officer:____________________________________________ Cashier :____________________________________________________ 77036_220416_0015

Signature/date Signature/date

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