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STUDENT HANDBOOK FOUNDATION & DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

AY2017/18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Overview of the Student Handbook _________________________________________________ 1

BCA ACADEMY _________________________________________________________________ 2

1.0 PROGRAMME INFORMATION __________________________________________________ 5

2.0 ACADEMIC MATTERS _________________________________________________________ 8

3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ___________________________________________________16

4.0 FINANCIAL MATTERS _______________________________________________________ 26

5.0 STUDENT LIFE _____________________________________________________________ 29

Information in this handbook is accurate at the time of publishing. BCA Academy reserves the

right to change the content or any other information without prior notice.

July 2017

OVERVIEW OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK

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Overview of the Student Handbook

WELCOME TO BCA ACADEMY

We are delighted to have you enrolled in BCA Academy. This handbook has been specially

prepared to assist students studying in our programmes.

Please refer to the important and useful information that we have put together in this

handbook. It covers administrative and assessment policies to code of conduct for students

attending courses in BCA Academy (BCAA).

While this handbook aims to provide references for your study in BCAA, please do not hesitate

to contact us if you have any doubts or require further assistance. Contact details below:

STUDENT PORTAL For further information, please log on to your Student Portal

http://lms.bcaa.edu.sg

STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE Student Services Centre (SSC)

Level 6, Academic Tower

Tel: 6730 4451

Email: [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)

BCA ACADEMY

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BCA ACADEMY

Founded in 1984, BCA

Academy has been

expanding and enhancing its

role as the leading training

provider for Singapore’s

built industry.

BCA Academy, the research

and education arm of

Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority, provides skills, technical, supervisory,

professional and management training for building and construction personnel. The Building

and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development.

BCA Academy offers a comprehensive range of programmes for the built environment,

including Masters and Bachelor degrees with well-known international universities, executive

development programmes, specialist diploma programmes, diploma programmes and skilled

training for workers.

The Academy serves as a national education centre to showcase new initiatives by BCA and the

industry in improving the built environment of the nation. The Zero-Energy Building was added

to the campus in October 2009 which serves as a live test-bed to green building technologies.

The latest additions, the Construction Productivity Gallery, Centre for Lean and Virtual

Construction and the BCA SkyLab were added in 2015-16 to enhance the learning experience of

our students. These facilities are dedicated towards our commitment in construction research,

process development and innovation which contribute towards improving the safety, quality,

sustainability and friendliness of the built environment.

BCA ACADEMY

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Navigating your way around the campus Please note BCAA is a smoke-free campus

Class room naming convention:-

Getting around BCA ACADEMY

BCA ACADEMY

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GENERAL STUDENT MATTERS

WHAT YOU NEED TO

KNOW

1.0 PROGRAMME INFORMATION

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1.1 FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (FP)

The Foundation Programme (FP) is a one-year programme with a practice-

oriented curriculum to better prepare Diploma bound students for entry into the

relevant BCA Academy Diploma programmes. FP students are given provisional

places in the Diploma programmes, subject to meeting the school’s progression requirements.

1.2 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

BCA Academy offers eight full-time diploma programmes:

NO. PROGRAMMES CODE

1 Diploma in Architecture (Technology) DAT

2 Diploma in Construction Engineering DCE

3 Diploma in Construction Information Technology DCIT

4 Diploma in Design (Interior and Landscape) DDIL

5 Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Clean Energy DEECE

6 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Green Building Technology)

DME

7 Diploma in Facilities Management DFM

8 Diploma in Quantity Surveying DQS

For diploma programme’s prospectus, please refer to http://www.bcaa.edu.sg/what-we-

offer/academic-programmes/diploma

1.3 CERTIFICATES AWARDED

To be awarded the diploma, students are required to pass all courses and obtain a Cumulative

Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 1.00.

Students, who complete the diploma programme, will be awarded the following qualifications:

DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE (TECHNOLOGY)

� Diploma in Architecture (Technology) � Certificate of successful Completion of a course in

ISO14001:2015 (ENV), and OHSAS 18001:2007

PROGRAMME

INFO


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(HEALTH & SAFETY) AND IQA ON ISO9001:2015

(QUALITY)**

DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

� Diploma in Construction Engineering;

� Building Construction Supervisors Safety Certificate;

� Certificate in Formwork Safety for Supervisors;

� Certificate of successful completion of a course in

ISO14001:2015 (ENV), and OHSAS 18001:2007

(HEALTH & SAFETY) and IQA on ISO9001:2015

(QUALITY)**

DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

� Diploma in Construction Information Technology

DIPLOMA IN DESIGN

(INTERIOR AND LANDSCAPE)

� Diploma in Design (Interior & Landscape)

� Certificate of successful completion of a course in

ISO14001:2015 (ENV), and OHSAS 18001:2007

(HEALTH & SAFETY) and IQA on ISO9001:2015

(QUALITY)**

DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND CLEAN ENERGY

� Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Clean Energy;

� Singapore Certified Energy Manager (Associate)*

� Certificate of successful completion of a course in ISO14001:2015 (ENV), and OHSAS 18001:2007 (HEALTH & SAFETY) and IQA on ISO9001:2015 (QUALITY)**

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)

� Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Green Building Technology)

� Certificate of Successful Completion in Green Mark Manager Course**

� Singapore Certified Energy Manager (Associate)*;

� Certificate of Successful Completion in Fire Safety Manager

DIPLOMA IN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

� Diploma in Facilities Management;

� Singapore Certified Energy Manager (Associate)*;


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� Certificate of Successful Completion in Fire Safety Manager

� Certificate of successful completion of a course in ISO14001:2015 (ENV), and OHSAS 18001:2007

(HEALTH & SAFETY) and IQA on ISO9001:2015 (QUALITY)**

DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING

� Diploma in Quantity Surveying

� Certificate of successful completion of a course in ISO14001:2015 (ENV), and OHSAS 18001:2007

(HEALTH & SAFETY) and IQA on ISO9001:2015 (QUALITY)**

* Students applying for the SCEM certification with the SCEM Registry may refer to

www.ies.org.sg for more information.

** Students will be awarded Green Mark Manager Certification and ISO/OHSAS certificate upon

meeting stipulated requirements

2.0 ACADEMIC MATTERS

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2.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

I. DIPLOMA & ACCELERATED DIPLOMA OPTIONS

The candidature of the Diploma programmes is 3 years with 6 full- semesters.

The Accelerated Diploma Options (ADO) offer students options to complete their diploma

programme in a shorter period of 2 or 2.5 years.

The quality of the Diploma programmes via ADO route remains unchanged. The curriculum,

contact hours, and credit units needed for graduation are the same regardless of the

candidature of the Diploma programmes. The vacation period (or inter-semester) between

the full-semesters will be used to conduct classes/courses for students taking the Accelerated

Diploma Options. All students will take the same number of courses during full-semester.

Accelerated Diploma Options (ADO)

ADO is open to students with reasonable results, especially those who are highly driven and

willing to work hard throughout his/her candidature. The application period is in the middle of

the full semester (full details will be published via the Student Portal).

Please note that application does not guarantee a placement in the Accelerated Diploma Options

class. The School reserves the right not to offer the class.

II. MAXIMUM CANDIDATURE

The duration of the maximum candidature for Foundation & Diploma programmes is as

follows:

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION YEARS

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME 2 years

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 6 years

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2.2 STUDENT PROGRESSION

I. FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (FP)

The progression criteria of a Foundation Programme (FP) to the Diploma programme is

as follows:-

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

Progression to a Diploma programme of Student’s choice

Students must pass all five core courses for the specific Diploma programme of their choice AND two additional non-core courses.

Progression to a Diploma programme selected by the BCA Academy

(For students who do not meet the requirements for entry into a programme of their choice.)

Students can be progressed, at the discretion of BCA Academy, to any other Diploma programmes as the Academy deems suitable, with a minimum pass of any nine of the 13 courses.

Students should strive to pass all their courses. Nonetheless, students who fail two or more

courses in their first semester can be permitted to proceed to the next semester of study and to

re-take the failed course(s) at the discretion of the school. Students may re-take the failed

course(s) in the following semester or repeat the entire semester.

Students who fail to meet the progression criteria at the end of the one-year programme may

be allowed to repeat the FP on appeal, and may be imposed such conditions by the Academy as

it deems fit and necessary.

DISMISSAL FROM FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Students are allowed, at the discretion of the school, up to three (3) re-takes for each course within two

years from date of enrolment into FP. Students will be dismissed from the programme if they fail to pass

the necessary courses to meet the progression criteria after three failed re-takes.


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II. FULL TIME DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Details on progression for diploma programme is as follows:-

COURSES (PASS/FAIL) PROGRESSION

Fail two or less courses in each semester Proceed to the next academic year

Take supplementary assessment for failed courses when assessment is available*

Fail three or more courses in each semester Repeat the full semester / year

*Students are to play a proactive role in checking when the assessment is available. Students

who failed to take the assessment when it is offered could be deemed as failing the course.

DISMISSAL FROM DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Students are allowed a maximum of 3 attempts to pass each course, failing which the student will

be dismissed from the programme.

Students who achieve cumulative GPA of less than 1.00 in 3 consecutive semesters may be

considered for dismissal from the programme.

Please note that International students, who are dismissed, will have their Student Passes

cancelled.

[ADO] Accelerated Diploma Option Progression

For ADO, where 2 Inter-semesters of Year 2 courses is equivalent to 1 full Year 2 semester,

students who fail two or less courses in one inter-semester will need to take supplementary

assessment for the failed courses. Students who fail three or more courses in both inter-

semesters will have to repeat when the courses are offered during the next full-semester and

revert to 3 year candidature.


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2.3 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

The Grade Point Average or GPA represents a student’s standing in the diploma programme. It

allows students to keep track of their academic performance throughout the course of study.

Under this system, workloads are expressed in terms of credit units. Generally, every 15 hours

of lesson translates to 1 credit unit. Please note that the course on ‘Industrial Attachment/Final

Year Project’ carries a fixed credit unit and does not follow the usual credit unit computation.

Academic performance is measured by grade points on a 4-point scale

The GPA grading system applies only to students of diploma programmes who are enrolled to

Year One from academic year 2008 onwards. The GPA grading system does not apply to students

in the Foundation Programme.

2.4 GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Description %Range

(Marks) Grade Point

A Excellent ≥ 80 4.0

B+ Good 75 - < 80 3.5

B Good 70 - < 75 3.0

C+ Satisfactory 65 - < 70 2.5

C Satisfactory 60 - < 65 2.0

D+ Pass 55 - < 60 1.5

D Pass 50 - < 55 1.0

F Fail < 50 0

EXPT/EX Exempted - NA


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Cumulative GPA =

sum (course grade point x credit unit assigned to course)

sum (credit units assigned to all courses used in calculating the

numerator)

Please note that some courses are excluded from the calculation of Cumulative GPA. In addition,

students who are exempted from course(s) would not have the exempted course(s) used in the

computation of their Cumulative GPA.

2.5 REMOVAL FROM COURSE OF STUDY

Students will be removed from the programme based on the following:

• Fail to complete their studies within the duration permitted; or

• Fail to pass a course in 3 attempts (for Foundation Programme and Diploma Programme) ;

or

• Obtain a cumulative GPA of less than 1.00 in 3 consecutive semesters (only applicable to

full time diploma programme); or

• Fail to meet the minimum attendance requirement (75% for local students and 90% for

international students); or

• Misconduct or contravention of school rules or statutory laws.

2.6 REPEAT OF ACADEMIC YEAR/SEMESTER

I. FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (FP)

Students who want to take up the BCA Academy Diploma programme but fail to meet the

progression requirements (see Section 2.2), are required to repeat the one year FP

programme.

Students are required to submit their appeal to repeat within the deadline given by the school.

Appeals are at the discretion of the school and may be subject to conditions. Students are only

allowed to repeat the FP programme once.

Students who fail to meet the progression criteria and did not submit an appeal OR who were

not successful in their appeals will be officially dismissed by the school.


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II. FULL TIME DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Students are required to repeat a semester / academic year if they fail more than two courses

in that semester. During the repeat of a semester / academic year, students MUST attend and

pass all courses, failing which they will be removed from the programme.

2.7 COURSE NOTES & ASSESSMENTS

I. COURSE NOTES

The Academy is moving towards e-learning and adopting sustainable practices. All course

notes/materials will be uploaded onto the Student Portal. You are encouraged to have your

own laptop during the course of studies. (See Section 3.9 for info on accessing the Student

Portal)

II. COURSE ASSESSMENT (TESTS, ASSIGNMENTS, EXAMS)

Students will be assessed through course work, tests and/or examinations. The course work

may be in the form of tests, written assignments, or project work (either individual or group

work). Examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester. (See Section 3.8 for

details on Course Results)

Students are to submit their assignments and/or class project to the respective lecturer by the

submission deadline. Any late submission without prior approval by the lecturers may result in

deduction of marks or failure.

A request for an extension of time, detailing the mitigating circumstances and accompanied by

relevant supporting evidence must be submitted to the lecturer ONE WEEK before the

submission date. Any request after the stipulated date will not be accepted.

PLAGIARISM POLICY

Plagiarism refers to a process of presenting other people‘s work as your own without

referencing it. The Academy takes a stern view of plagiarism and students may be subject to

disciplinary action. The following acts will be classified as plagiarism:

• Copying and submitting another person’s work, in part or in whole as your own.

• Allowing someone else to copy your work and submit it as their own.

• Paraphrasing from books or other publications without acknowledging the source.


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• Getting someone to produce the work on your behalf and submitting it as though it is your

work.

• Writing and submitting works on behalf of others.

You are expected to properly acknowledge the author or the original source when completing

assignments using the APA Style of Referencing. The penalties for students who commit

plagiarism will be dealt with in accordance to the following guidelines:

First Offence during student’s candidature

Student will be given a first warning and will be allowed to re-submit their project/assignment.

The project/assignment will be marked a grade lower.

Second Offence during student’s candidature

A second warning will be given to the student. Student will be given a zero mark for his/her

project/assignment.

Third Offence during student’s candidature

The student may have to appear before the Disciplinary Board and may face suspension or

expulsion from the programme.

In the event of any such withdrawal, suspension or expulsion, there will be no refund of course

fees.

EXAMINATION RULES

Students who breach any examination rules during assessment (test and examination) will be

penalized. They may be debarred from the examination and deemed to have failed the course

or the entire programme or be terminated from their studies.


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2.8 COURSE EXEMPTIONS

All applications for course exemptions are subject to the Academy’s approval. Any request for

course exemption shall be accompanied by the relevant certifications and/or documentary

evidence and shall be submitted via the Student Services Centre within the timeframe

announced by the Academy.

Course exemptions are only valid for ONE (1) Semester and are non-transferable across

Semesters. Transfer or Repeat students are required to reapply for course exemptions.

2.9 COURSE FEEDBACK/EVALUATION

Course evaluation or feedback is conducted during the semester. Students are encouraged to

give constructive feedback on the lecturer, course administration, facilities and course materials

in the evaluation form.

Please note that any comments and suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence and

is purely to assist us in the continual improvement of the Academy/Programme/Course.

3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

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3.1 ATTENDANCE

Local students must achieve an overall attendance of at least 75% in any month of study.

Students who do not meet the minimum attendance may be removed from the programme of

study.

International students must achieve an overall attendance of at least 90% in any month of

study (as per ICA’s requirements). Students who do not meet the minimum attendance may

be removed from the programme of study and have their Student Pass cancelled.

Absence from class must be supported by proper documents. See section 3.2 for requirements

and submission procedures of Medical Certificates and Leave of Absence (LOA).

If a student has accumulated any approved leave equivalent to more than 40% of the entire

programme duration, the student may be liable to repeat the entire programme at the

discretion of the Academy. In such event, no refund can be made for the current semester and

student is liable to pay the full programme fees for the same semester when it is available.

Punctuality is required for every lesson; students arriving 15 minutes after lesson

commencement will be considered late. Students arriving after 50% of lesson time has passed

will be considered absent.

3.2 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA)

I. MEDICAL LEAVE

Absence from class due to medical reason must be supported by a medical certificate from

medical practitioners registered with Singapore Medical Council. The document must be

submitted to the Academy via Student Services Centre within 5 working days from the first

day of return. Documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Students who are absent from Continuous Assessment (CA) tests and examinations with

medical reasons must submit the medical certificate within 3 working days after the exam

date. The medical certificate should be issued by government doctors or medical practitioners

registered with the Singapore Medical Council and it should state that the student is unfit to

sit for test/examination.

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Students who miss a CA (e.g. test/quiz/presentation) must present their medical certificate to

the lecturer to sign and update their CA records before submitting the medical certificate to

the Student Services Centre.

For CA, a maximum of ONE (1) MC per student per course will be accepted. MCs submitted for

subsequent tests/quizzes for the same course will not be taken into consideration and zero

marks will be awarded for the subsequent missed test/quiz.

Students who miss an examination must submit their valid medical certificate, together with

the examination MC form to the Student Services Centre within 3 days after the examination

date.

Supplementary Examination

A supplementary examination may be arranged for students who have submitted a valid

medical certificate within the stipulated period. The Academy will inform the eligible students

on the details of the supplementary examination. The supplementary examination may be

scheduled within 2 weeks from the last day of the semester examination.

Students who fail to sit for the supplementary examination will be deemed to have failed the

course.

General Health Condition

Students are advised to inform the Academy if he/she has special needs or medical conditions which the Academy should be aware of so as to create a better learning environment for the student. This includes students with chronic heart or lung disease.

II. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA)

Students can apply for leave of absence for the following reasons:

• In-camp training;

• Representing Singapore in competitions; or

• Demise of an immediate family member.

Students are to download the LOA form from the Student Portal and submit the completed

form to Student Services Centre. Completed forms must be attached together with the

relevant original supporting documents.


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Granting of LOA is at the sole discretion of the Academy. Students must submit their forms 5

days before the first day of LOA. In the event of unforeseeable absence, students must submit

the document within 5 working days from the day of absence.

Students who are absent from CA tests and examinations without valid reasons will be awarded

zero marks for the respective course.

3.3 IMPORTANT INFO FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINT AUTHORITY (ICA) RULES

International students are reminded that the Student’s Pass will be revoked by

ICA unless they adhere to the following rules:

• International Students must not miss classes consecutively for seven days;

• International Students must attend 90% of classes in any month of study. Absence from

class must be supported by proper documents such as medical certificate from a Singapore

registered doctor. The document must be submitted to the Academy within 5 working

days from the first day of return. Documents submitted after the deadline will not be

accepted.

• International Students must not engage in any activity (e.g. employment) that may

contravene the conditions for granting a Student Pass (including those stated in the

Student’s Pass application form, In-principle Approval letter and Student’s Pass card).

For avoidance of doubt:

• International Students are NOT ALLOWED to take up any part-time or full-time

employment while holding a Student Pass.

• An international student is only permitted to attend the programme after approval of his

Student Pass has been given by ICA.

• International Students are only permitted to attend the programme at the Academy as

stated in their Student Pass.

• International Students must surrender their Student Pass for cancellation within seven

days from the date of cessation or termination of their studies.

Please note that cessation or termination of studies will lead to a cancellation of Student

Pass.

INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS INFO


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3.4 COURSE WITHDRAWAL / REFUNDS

To withdraw from a Foundation Programme or Diploma Programme, students have to inform

the Academy officially in writing via the Student Assistance Form. Students can request for a

record of enrolment when the withdrawal has been approved by the school.

Refund for International Students

Withdrawal Fees Refundable

Official written notification submitted to the Academy at

least one month before the commencement date of the

semester.

90% of the Programme fee

Official written notification submitted to the Academy

less than one month but more than two weeks before

the commencement date of the semester.

50% of the Programme fee

Official written notification submitted to the Academy

two weeks or less after the commencement of the

course of the semester.

No refund

*Please check with SSC for refund for English Preparatory Course.

Refund for Local Students

Withdrawal Fees Refundable

Official notification submitted to the Academy at least

two weeks before the semester commencement date.

90% of semester fee

Official notification submitted to the Academy less than

two weeks but more than three working days before the

semester commencement date.

75% of semester fee

Official notification submitted to the Academy three

working days or less before the semester

commencement date / after the semester

commencement date.

No refund

[ADO] Accelerated Diploma Option

For inter-semesters, no refund will be made once class for the inter-semester commences.


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To withdraw from ADO, students are required to inform the Academy officially in writing via the Student Assistance Form. The last date for withdrawal is at the end of 3 weeks from ADO inter-semester commencement. Should the student choose to withdraw after the stipulated timeframe, the student’s results for the inter-semester will be recorded as failed.

3.5 DEFERMENT

To defer from the diploma programme, please inform the Academy officially in writing via the

Student Assistance Form. A programme deferment charge will be imposed and the application

for deferment is subjected to the Academy’s approval.

Please note that for the full time diploma programme, the 6-year time frame to complete the

programme will still apply even if the deferment is approved. For foundation programme, a 2-

year time frame to complete the programme will apply even if the deferment is approved.

Upon the student’s return from deferment, the continuation of the programme is also

subjected to the availability of training places. The programme deferment charge is imposed to

minimise last-minute deferment and to ensure that all training places offered are taken up.

Deferment Deferment Charges

Official notification submitted to the Academy more than two weeks before the semester commencement date.

10% of semester fee

Official notification submitted to the Academy less than two weeks but more than three working days before the semester commencement date.

25% of semester fee

Official notification submitted to the Academy three working days or less before the semester commencement date.

100% of semester fee

3.6 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME

To change programme in the course of studies, students have to inform the Academy officially

in writing via the Student Assistance Form. Students may request for change of programme

within one week before the commencement of the semester or in the period stipulated by the

School. Students are only allowed to change programme after they have completed one

semester of their studies in the programme.


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3.7 COURSE RESULTS / STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION

The dates of the release of course results will be announced in the Student Portal. Students

will need to login to their [email protected] email account to check their result slip.

REVIEW OF COURSE RESULTS

Any request to review course results must be made within 5 working days from the day of

released results or any other dates as stated by the Academy. Request for review made after

the deadline will not be accepted. Request can be made through the review form downloaded

from the Student Portal.

A non-refundable $23 administrative charge is applicable for each course review.

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION

There will be no replacement of lost certificate. Students who have lost their original

certificate can request a statement verifying that they have successfully completed their

course.

A non-refundable processing fee of $23 will be applicable. The same fee is also applicable for

students requesting for:

• Transcript

• Result Slip


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3.8 STUDENT PARTICULARS, PORTAL AND EMAIL ACCOUNT

STUDENT PARTICULARS

Do note that the Academy will contact students based on the official email address and contact

details given by students.

Hence, students must inform the Student Services Centre immediately if there is any change in

their particulars. This is to ensure that the Academy can contact you on any matter or contact

your guardian/parents in the event of emergency.

The Academy will try its means to contact student/guardian/parent. However, at times when

contact details provided by student which resides in the Academy’s database is invalid, it would

be deemed that the Academy would have communicated the information to

student/guardian/parent.

STUDENT PORTAL

Students are to familiarize themselves with the Student Portal. Course notes,

lesson schedules, submission of assignments, etc will be through the Student

Portal. If students experience any issues with the portal, they may approach the

Student Services Centre.

To login to the new Student Portal to access your class list, timetable, and course materials:

• Go to: http://lms.bcaa.edu.sg/

STUDENT PORTAL


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STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT

All students will be assigned with a Student Portal account and a <combination of name & part

of student id> @bcaa.edu.sg email account for the purpose of communication. Students are

required to check the student portal and email account for updates, announcement, results and

any other communications from the Academy using the assigned account.

Please note your course results will be notified via your BCAA student email account.

Please note that all information would have been deemed communicated and read by student

when the information is sent by the Academy via email to student’s bcaa.edu.sg email.

USAGE OF PERSONAL DATA Please note that by being a student of BCAA, the student would have agreed to allow BCA to disclose to other government agencies and/or the Government or related third party any information relating to the student including but not limited to student’s personal particulars and test results. In addition, the student would have consented to BCA, BCA Academy, BCA’s employees and third parties authorised by BCA to contact student via his/her contacts (including email addresses and mobile numbers) to market future courses, seminars, conduct surveys, circulate publications (i.e. magazines, periodicals etc). If student wish to withdraw his/her consent to any use or disclosure of personal data as set out above, student may contact the SSC. Please note that if student withdraws his/her consent to any or all or disclosure of personal data, depending on the nature of your request, the School may not be in a position to continue to provide services to the student. Such withdrawal may also result in the termination of any agreement the student may have with the School.

3.9 Damage or Loss to Personal Belongings

The Academy will not be responsible for any damages / loss of students’ personal belongings

at all times whether in its premises or anywhere during any of the Academy’s organized

events.


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3.10 CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Student Conduct is intended to provide a general overview of the behaviour and

standards expected for students of the BCA Academy.

As a student, you are expected to maintain and uphold the standards of integrity, embrace

diversity and mutual respect for one another, both within and outside of the school. You agree

to abide by the Academy’s Code of Conduct and comply with the following:

• All Code of Conduct, rules, regulations, procedures and guidelines or other terms and

conditions as stipulated by the Academy and Singapore Laws;

• To uphold and maintain academic honesty and integrity in your academic work. This

includes, but are not limited, to cheating, conspiring, plagiarising, giving or receiving

any unauthorised assistance in the submission of your academic work, or engaging in

any act that may compromise the integrity of the academic standards;

• Not to conduct in a manner which the school may regard as violating or breaching the

Code of Conduct. Misbehaviour includes any act(s) that may result in threats, harm,

compromise the rights of others and bring disrepute to the school and/or its student,

staff and school. Misbehaviour also refers, without limitation, to physical violence,

verbal or mental abuse, harassment, false allegation, false declaration, slander or

defamation committed against the Academy and/or its student, staff and school.

• To be held fully accountable and liable for your actions and deeds, and to accept

responsibility for consequences which may arise from violation or breach of the Code

of Conduct.

SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES

A summary of the Penalties and Measures that may be imposed onto a student for failing to

follow Code of Conduct is given below:

DISCIPLINARY OFFENCES PENALTIES AND MEASURES

Misconduct • Smoking within school premises

• Littering

• Improper and indecent dressing

• Committing acts of disturbance

• Or any other act, which the school decides, is

misconduct.

• Verbal and /or written warning;

• Disciplinary Record;

• Letter of Undertaking (LOU)

• Counselling


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Serious Misconduct

• Fighting

• Gambling

• Theft

• Possession and/or consumption of drugs or alcohol or

intoxicating substances

• Vandalism, destruction of or damage to the school’s

property

• Possession of dangerous weapons

• Immoral or indecent behaviour

• Cheating or dishonesty in examinations

• Disrespectful behaviour and insubordination to lecturers

and/or staffs of the school

• Forging of documents or possession of forged

documents

• Unauthorised use and illegal copying of copyrighted

materials and/or computer software

• Non-compliance of rules and regulations

• Any other act, conduct or neglect which is prejudicial to

good order or discipline in the school or is likely to bring

the school into disrepute.

A Disciplinary Board of Enquiry will be

convened to hear and investigate cases of

serious misconduct. The decision of the

Disciplinary Board of Enquiry is final and

appropriate penalties will be meted out.

One or more of the following penalties

may be imposed:

• Verbal and/or written warning

• Disciplinary Record;

• Letter of Undertaking (LOU)

• Counselling

• Deemed failure in part of or the

whole course module/subject

• Debarment from any examination

• Temporary suspension from classes

for not more than 1 year

• Dismissal from the school

• Or any other appropriate actions or

steps deemed appropriate by the

school.

CRIMINAL OFFENCES

Student convicted of any criminal offence outside the school that will or is likely to bring

disrepute to the school, the school may consider the investigation report of the Police and/or

any law enforcement authority, record of the court proceedings; and impose any penalties, the

school deems appropriate.

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4.1 FEE PAYMENT

Students are required to pay the full amount at least 2 weeks before

commencement of each Semester / Academic Year (or any other dates as

stated by the Academy).

Refer below for the payment schedule for your fees:

For Singaporeans & Singapore Permanent Residents

2 weeks before commencement of

each semester

For International students 2 weeks before commencement of

each academic year

[ADO] Accelerated Diploma Option

Total school fees for 2, 2.5 or 3 years is the same. Payment is to be made before the start of the

academic year/semester/inter-semester.

Payment of fees (all payments are in Singapore currency) can be done at Payment Counter either in Cash, NETS, or VISA/MasterCard (cheque is not accepted). Alternatively, students can also arrange for a bank remittance/transfer (TT) to BCA. Details are as follows:

Account Name BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY

Bank Name DBS Bank Ltd

Branch Name Shenton Way

Bank No. 7171

Branch No. 001

Account No. 001-021871-9

Swift Code DBSSSGSG

If TT is being used, please scan and email a copy of the Bank Transfer advice/transaction slip to [email protected], together with the following details:

� Name of Sender � Date of Transfer

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� Exact Amount of Transfer (in SGD) � Student’s Name � Student’s FIN � Student’s Email

Please submit a hardcopy of the Bank Transfer slip to Student Services Centre when you

return to School. Should you need any clarification on the school fees amount, please contact

the Student Services Centre.

4.2 BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS/SPONSORSHIP

Besides providing the best education for its students, the Academy also seeks to help them with

their financial needs. The following scholarships and bursaries represent BCA Academy's

commitment to care for its students while at the same time molding them to be the best that

they can be.

BURSARIES

The Academy assists students who are Singaporeans with financial needs by awarding them

bursaries. The tenure for each bursary is one year. A student whose family has a gross monthly

household per capita income of $700 and below is eligible for the bursary. For more information

on the application, students can approach Student Services Centre for assistance.

SCHOLARSHIPS/SPONSORSHIP

The BCA-Industry Built Environment Diploma Scholarship / Sponsorship is a partnership

between BCA and industry firms to offer young people of high calibre an opportunity to take

up full-time diploma courses at the BCA Academy.

The scholarship/sponsorship is open to all Year 1 to Year 3 Singapore Citizen and Singapore PR

students with GCE "O"/"N" Level or ITE qualification. Year 2 foreign students may also apply for

the scholarship based on their Year 1 results.

Successful applicants will receive sponsorship throughout their 1-year foundation

programme/3-year diploma studies at BCA Academy (subjected to fulfilling requirements). For

FP, this sponsorship will continue into their 3-year full time Diploma Studies. Under this

sponsorship, students are given an annual allowance of S$7,000 per person with a 1-year bond

for every year of sponsorship. There is a minimum 2-year bond with the sponsoring firm.


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For more information, students can visit www.buildingcareers.gov.sg/Programmes-Initiatives/Scholarship-and-Sponsorship-Programmes/Diploma

For enquiries on application, students may direct them to [email protected]

Students may also approach Student Services Centre for assistance.

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5.0 STUDENT LIFE

5.1 STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE

The Student Services Centre (SSC) is a convenient, first point of contact for

students to obtain information and services during their course of study at BCA

Academy.

SSC aims to create a caring and holistic environment by looking into students’ welfare and

needs. Key services provided by SSC include:

• Alumni

• Basic counselling with referral options

• Assessing student job interests through talk/workshop

• Providing career development advice

• Organising activities to build bonding among students from different cultural backgrounds

• Collection point for result slips and other requested documents

• Facilitate application of BCA-Built Industry scholarships/sponsorships

• Facilitate application of Transitlink cards

• Facilitate personal accident insurance claim

• Application of bursary

• Application of course exemption

• Application of locker

• Applications of leave of absence (medical leave, reservist deferment etc)

• Provision of confirmation of enrolment letter

• Appeal against debarment/dismissal

SSC Contact details:

Level 6, Academic Tower.

Tel: 6730 4451

Email: [email protected]

The opening hours of our Student Services Centre are as follows:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)

5.2 BCA Academy Library

Opening hours

STUDENT LIFE

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During your course of study, you can make use of the Library located at BCA Academy, Academic

Tower Level 7. The opening hours are as follows:

• Monday to Friday : 9.00 am to 7.00 pm

• Closed on : Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays

Our Services

Students can make use of the Library from 9am to 7pm. However, full services of the Library are

available only from 9 am to 6 pm. From 9am to 6pm, the following services are available:

• Borrowing of books, standards and audio-visuals at the loan counter;

• Returning of items in person at the loan counter;

• Loan renewal of items at the loan counter or email [email protected] ;

• Reservation of library items (that are currently on loan to other users) at the loan counter;

• Request for assist from library staff to perform an online catalogue search and retrieval of

library items from the shelves;

From 6pm to 7pm, limited services are available, which include: reservation of items at the loan

counter;

(i) collection of reserved items at the loan counter;

(ii) returning of items in person at the loan counter;

Note: Items returned after 6pm are considered to be returned on the same day

You may visit http://bca.vlibonline.com to access online services for the library

Loan policy and fines

There are two types of library loans available: normal book loan and the red-spot book loan.

Please refer to the table below for the loan policy and overdue fines.

Types of books Loan Period Overdue Fines

Normal 28 days 10 cents per day

Red Spot 7 days $1 per day

Reference No loan Not Applicable

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Types of loan Loan Period Overdue Fines

Loan Limits 3 (For Normal and Red Spot

books)

_

Maximum no. of renewals for

both normal and red spot

books

2 ( Provided no one has

reserved the title)

_

A fine will be imposed if books that you borrowed is/are not returned on the due date.

If you lose or damage the library book(s) that you have borrowed, the following administrative

charges will be imposed:

Charges payable for lost or damaged library materials

Still in print Cost of the latest edition + GST + S$10 surcharge

Out of print 3 times the Cost of the last edition + GST + S$10 surcharge

5.3 CAR PARK FACILITIES

Car park space is limited and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

You may refer to http://www.bcaa.edu.sg/you-are/a-visitor/getting-to-bca-academy for the

parking charges.

5.4 STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICES

The Academy is committed to the well-being of our students. Counselling services are available

to students. Students are encouraged to make prior appointments to meet our counsellors.

Students may approach Student Services Centre (SSC) from Monday to Friday (8.30am – 5pm).

Alternatively, students can make an appointment to speak to our counsellors by emailing

[email protected].

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CRISIS HOTLINE (AFTER OFFICE HOURS)

For personal crisis matters after office hours, you may call:

SOS (SAMARITANS OF SINGAPORE)

HOTLINE: 1800-221-4444 (24 HOURS)

关怀 800 热线 :

HOTLINE: 1800-3535-800 (10AM–10PM DAILY, EXCEPT PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)

FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE:

HOTLINE: 1800-838-0100

Other self-help resources:

Audible hearts: http://www.audiblehearts.sg

Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT): http://www.youthinmind.sg

Youth Resources from Health Promotion Board (HPB): http//www.hpb.gov.sg

5.5 STUDENT GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

All full-time students are covered under the Academy’s Group Personal Accident insurance

which provides coverage for all school-approved activities (indoor and outdoor), including but

not limited to sports CCA, site visits during industrial attachments, learning journeys, community

service projects etc. Please approach Student Services Centre for more information.

5.6 CO-CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES (CCAs)

Students are encouraged to join CCAs to further enrich their student life. More information

on the CCAs available in the Academy can be found in the Student Portal. Students can also

approach SSC for more details on CCAs.

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