BCAA: Certificate in Façade Inspection

Course: Certificate in Façade Inspection
CPD Programme:  2 points (BOA-SIA) – pending
Course date: 15-17, 20 April 2020 (3.5 days)
Time: Day 1-3: 9am to 5.30pm Last Day: 9am to 1.30pm
URL: http://www.bcaa.edu.sg/what-we-offer/courses/certification-courses?CourseId=58422bc2-3230-6ef1-b0a0-ff0200a28c6c
Course Coordinator: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg  Hotline: 62489999
  * Please register this course via online storefront, search for course code 79092 and must select course date 15-17, 20 April 2020 during online registration. *SKILL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING APPLICABLE* BCAA will follow up with you on funding after accepting your online registration.

The Certificate in Façade Inspection course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in façade inspection. On top of legislative framework and requirements on façade inspection, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of various façade systems and materials, their particular maintenance needs and inspection methods.

CONTENTS
• Importance of Building Maintenance and Inspection
• Good Practices on Inspection Procedure and Reporting
• Work at Height

– WSH Act and Applicable Legal Requirements
– Risk Assessment
– Employer’s Duties
– Other Considerations
• Common Accessibility Provision and Safety Checklist
• Material Science and Façade Maintainability

– Life Span of Common Façade Materials in Singapore
– Façade Maintenance and Technologies
• Precast, Masonry and Others
– Fundamentals of Infill Systems and its appurtenances (gutter, clothes drying racks, exterior false ceilings, facia boards etc)
– Deterioration, Failure Modes and Particular Maintenance Needs
– Assessment / Classification
– Case Studies
• Glass Walls and Others
– Fundamentals
– Deterioration, Failure Modes and Particular Maintenance Needs
– Assessment / Classification
– Case Studies
• Claddings and Canopies
– Fundamentals
– Deterioration, Failure Modes and Particular Maintenance Needs
– Assessment / Classification
– Case Studies