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 BUILDER CERTIFICATE IN

PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING 

A 396-hour Training Course in accordance with the regulations of the

Public Utilities Board

INTRODUCTION The course aims to provide training opportunities for constructionworkers who would like to upgrade their knowledge and skills inplumbing & pipefitting. The course is also intended to provide anopportunity for those who have not received any formal trainingto attain a recognised qualification in plumbing & pipefitting.

Practising plumbers or other workers who would like to embarkon a career in plumbing should attend this course. 

COURSE OBJECTIVE This course provides training in the use of plumbing tools,equipment and materials for the installation of sanitary, gas andwater appliances for both domestic and industrial uses in ac-cordance with the regulations of the Public Utilities Board.Participants will also acquire knowledge of plumbing theory,interpretation of blue prints and relevant Code of Practices.

COURSE CONTENTSWorkshop practices and classroom lectures will be conducted inEnglish.

 A participant is required to complete Module 1 before takingModule 2. 

CERTIFICATION 

Participants must achieve at least 75% attendance for Module 1before 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 workingexperience 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 successfullycompleted the Gas Service Workers Course (GSW), may also

apply for Gas Service Worker License issued by the Energy

Market Authority (EMA).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS-  The Applicant must:-   At least 18 years of age-  Be a Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent-  Residents or holders of valid work permit; and possess any

one of the following:--  Minimum 3 GCE 'O' or 3 GCE 'N' level passes in English,

Mathematics and a Science or Technical subject; or-  Holders of National Trade Certificate 2 (NTC 2) awarded

by Institute of Technical Education (ITE);or-  Holders of Skills Evaluation Certificate (SEC) or Basic

Builder Certificate (BBC) in Plumbing & Pipefitting awardedby BCA Academy. They must pass English subject at GCE`N' level or pass an English test conducted by BCA Academy.

 An applicant who has attempted either the GCE 'O' or GCE 'N'level examination but does not meet this course specified gradein English or Mathematics, may take an English or Mathematicstest conducted by BCA Academy to decide his enrolmenteligibility.

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Intake: Mar or Jul or Nov(Class commencement is based on demand)

Duration: 396 hours spread over 16 months

Frequency/Time: 3 evenings per week (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

Venue: BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road

Fee with GST: $2,477.05 (per participant)

(Application forms must be accompanied by course fee & photocopy of the Course attendance statement or certificate as required under 

'Entry Requirements')

Fee payable by companyafter SDF course fee support̂ : $1,877.05 (with GST) 

Module 1Plumbing principles, code ofpractice and drawing-  Water supply-  Sanitary plumbing and

drainage-  Gas supply-  Code of practice (Water)-  Code of practice (ENV)-  Plumbing drawings

Module 2Basic pipework, pipefitting practiceand apply practice-  Steel pipework-  uPVC pipework-  Copper and stainless steel

pipework-  Cast iron/hubless pipework-  Fixing of appliances-  Installation projects-  Construction of inspection

chamber-  Clearing of chokes

Issued date: 9May2011

www.bcaa.edu.sg00 Braddell Road, Singapore 579700 Tel: (65) 6248 9999 Fax: (65) 6258 0558 www.bcaa.edu.sg

For more information, please call 6248-9999Or email : bca_academy@bca.gov.sgFor other seminars/courses details, please visitour website@ www.bcaa.edu.sg

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Schedule : My preferred schedule______________________________________________ [Please tick ( )]

The next available schedule (if my preferred schedule is not available) 

Code: 71006 – Builder Certificate In Plumbing & Pipefitting – Application Form

day month year

Name

Date of Birth _______ / _______ / _________ Age: ___________ Sex: *M / F Tel / HP No. _________________________

#Work Permit No: _______________________________________________ Nationality ____________________________________________

#

NRIC /Passport No. ___________________________________________ Highest Qualification ________________________________  _____

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________ Postal code ___________________________

For Official Use:

 Application No.: ______________________________________________ Official Receipt No.: ___________________________________________

Processing Officer:____________________________________________ Cashier :____________________________________________________Signature/date Signature/date

Total course fee:  _________________________________________

1 Bank Account No.: ______________________________________________________  (should be the same bank account number as indicated in the Direct Debit Authorisation form submitted to BCA)  

2Cheque no.: __________________________________ dated: ________________________ for $___  ________________________(Cheque should be crossed, marked “account payee only” and payable to “BCA”) 

Payment Mode: 1GIRO 2Cheque Cash/Nets/Credit cards(please tick√)  (Payment must be made personally at BCA Academy)

*  Delete wherever necessary 

The company sponsors the above application(s). 

For company using GIRO for paymentWe hereby declare that our Direct Debit and Direct Credit Authorisation for GIRO application with the Building andConstruction Authority (BCA) still remain in force. We authorise BCA to issue instructions to our bank/financecompany to debit our account for the total amount shown above for the purpose of course registration.

DECLARATION  ( please tick √ where applicable ) *I/We hereby confirm that all information given in this application is true and accurate; and that the above applicant

meets the entry requirements as stated in this brochure.

(in BLOCK letters) (underline_surname) (attach copy of I/C or Work Permit card) 

Company UEN No. ____________________________________  (For company sponsored application only)

Company: ________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________

Tele hone no: Fax No Email

ADMINISTRATION DETAILS

Fee PaymentPayment must be made when registering for a course to be assured of a training place. No invoice will be issued. Applicants must still meet course entry requirements, if any. Walk-in applicants will onlybe admitted on the basis of availability and full payment.

Replacement, Withdrawal, Deferment and Programme Switching

Replacement and Withdrawal 50% refund will be made if the notice of withdrawal in writing is received by BCA Academy at least 2 weeks before the course commencement date. If such notice is received by BCA Academy lessthan 2 weeks but more than 3 working days before the course commencement date, 25% refund will be made. No refund will be given if BCA Academy received the notice of withdrawal 3 working daysor less before the course commencement date. Replacement of participants is allowed if the substitute meets all the entry requirements and the request is made at least 3 working days before thecommencement of the course.

Deferment and Programme Switching 

 An administration fee of 25% of the course fee is chargeable if notice in writing is received by BCA Academy at least 2 weeks before the course commencement date. An administration fee of 50% ofthe course fee is chargeable if the notice is received by BCA Academy less than 2 weeks but more than 3 working days before the course commencement date. No deferment or programme switchingis allowed if BCA Academy received the notice 3 working days or less before the commencement date of the course.

 Any refund arising from programme switching should not be more than 10% of the course fee.BCA Academy reserves the right to amend the course details, revise the course fee without prior notice, to cancel or postpone the course due to unforeseen circumstances.  

COMPANY STAMP (For company application only)

Signature:__________  __________________*  Company/individual application