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BCA-INDUSTRY iBuildSG ITE SCHOLARSHIP

The BCA-Industry iBuildSG ITE Scholarship programme is offered by BCA, in collaboration with industry firms, to students of high calibre pursuing full-time Built Environment (BE) courses at the ITE colleges.

Through these programmes, graduates will enjoy opportunities to build on an exciting and rewarding career in the BE sector.

The programme is structured in two stages:

Stage 1 (Full-time Study) provides financial incentives during ITE study
Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development) provides a clear progression path and attractive salary for ITE graduates.

Tenable Institutions

Local ITE Colleges

Tenable ITE Courses

Higher NITEC in Civil & Structural Engineering Design
Higher NITEC in Electrical Engineering
Higher NITEC in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design (previously known as Higher NITEC in Facility Systems Design)
Higher NITEC in Facility Management
Higher NITEC in Mechanical Engineering
Higher NITEC in Architectural Technology (previously known as Higher NITEC in Space Design (Architecture))
NITEC in Electrical Technology (Power & Control)
NITEC in Built Environment (Mechanical & Electrical Services) (restructured from NITEC in Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) and NITEC in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services))
NITEC in Built Environment (Vertical Transportation) (previously known as NITEC in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)
NITEC in Mechanical Technology
NITEC in Architectural Technology (previously known as NITEC in Space Design (Architecture))
NITEC in Interior and Exhibition Design (previously known as NITEC in Space Design (Interior & Exhibition))

Benefits

Stage 1 (Full-time Study)

$7,000 per annum for a maximum of 2 years

Advancement to Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development)

Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development)

Minimum basic monthly salary:
- 1^st year: $1,850
- 2^nd year: $2,050
- 3^rd year: $2,350

On-the-job training
Industry-recognised training
Retention incentive of $7,000 (1 year after bond completion)
Training grant of $3,000 (to be unlocked after bond completion)

Industry Recognised Training Courses

Specialisation	Institution	BCA-Recognised Training Course*
Building Information Modelling (BIM)	BCA Academy	Certification Course in BIM Modelling (Architecture Track)
	BCA Academy	Certification Course in BIM Modelling (MEP Track)
	BCA Academy	Certification Course in BIM Modelling (Structure Track)
	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling
	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Computation BIM (Building)
	Institute of Technical Education	Certificate of Competency in Architectural BIM
		Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling – Engineering Graphics
		Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling – 3D Modelling
Construction Supervision	BCA Academy	National Building Qualification (NBQ) / Higher NBQ in Project Supervision
	BCA Academy	National Building Qualification (NBQ) / Higher NBQ in Supervision and Coordination of M&E Works
	BCA Academy	CoreTrade Supervisor Course (Architectural)
	BCA Academy	CoreTrade Supervisor Course (Mechanical & Electrical)
	BCA Academy	CoreTrade Supervisor Course (Structural)
Architecture	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Architectural Technology
	Institute of Technical Education	Any certificate from part-time Higher NITEC in Services – Space Design Technology
		Certificate of Competency in Architectural Detailing & Visualisation
		Certificate of Competency in Building Drawings & Submission
Civil engineering	BCA Academy	Part-time Diploma in Construction Engineering
	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Underground Construction
	Institute of Technical Education	Any certificate from part-time Higher NITEC in Technology – Civil & Structural Engineering Design
Construction Management	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Construction Management
Electrical engineering	BCA Academy	Part-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering & Clean Energy
	Ngee Ann Polytechnic	Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
	Singapore Polytechnic	Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Power Engineering)
	Institute of Technical Education	Any certificate from part-time Higher NITEC in Technology - Electrical Engineering
		Certificate of Competency in Residential Wiring Maintenance
		Certificate of Competency in Electrical Switchboard Testing & Maintenance
		Certificate of Competency in Smart Home System (C-Bus)
		Certificate of Competency in Smart Home System (KNX)
		Certificate of Competency in Smart Home System (Voice Control)
		Certificate of Competency in Smart Home System (Z-Wave)
		Certificate of Competency in Intelligent Building Control System (KNX)
Facility management	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Facility & Energy Management
	BCA Academy	Part-time Diploma in Facilities Management
	Ngee Ann Polytechnic	Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Building Services & Fire Safety)
	Institute of Technical Education	Any certificate from part-time Higher NITEC in Technology - Facility Management
		Certificate of Competency in Introduction to Digital Technology in Environment Services
		Certificate of Competency in Installation and Commissioning Air-Conditioning Systems (R32 Split Unit)
		Certificate of Competency in Maintenance of Air-Conditioning Systems (R410a Split Unit)
		Certificate of Competency in Plumbing Basics
		Certificate of Competency in Plumbing Maintenance
Interior Design	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Interior & Landscape Design
	Institute of Technical Education	Any certificate from part-time NITEC in Services – Space Design (Interior & Exhibition)
		Certificate of Competency in Interior Construction
		Certificate of Competency in Interior Applications
Land surveying	BCA Academy	Part-time Diploma in Geo-Spatial Information Technology
Lift and escalator engineering	Institute of Technical Education	Any certificate from part-time NITEC in Technology - Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)
		Work-Learn Technical Diploma in Vertical Transportation
		Certificate of Competency in Lift Installer
		Certificate of Competency in Lift System & Equipment Maintenance
		Certificate of Competency in Lift Maintenance for Lift Specialist
Mechanical engineering	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in M&E Coordination
	Ngee Ann Polytechnic	Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
	Singapore Polytechnic	Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology)
	Institute of Technical Education	Any certificate from part-time Higher NITEC in Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	Institute of Technical Education	Work-Learn Technical Diploma in M&E Services Supervision
Productivity	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in MEP Modularisation
		Specialist Diploma in Construction Productivity
		Specialist Diploma in Design for Manufacturing & Assembly
		Specialist Diploma in Lean Construction
		Specialist Diploma in Virtual Design & Construction
Quantity Surveying	Singapore Polytechnic	Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Measurement & Contract Administration)
Quantity Surveying	BCA Academy	Specialist Diploma in Building Cost Management

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
Have good academic GCE ‘N’, ‘O’ level or ITE results
Have good CCA records

To be eligible for Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development), you must be a graduate of tenable ITE courses.

Conditions of Award

A minimum 2-year bond duration is required.

The bond must be served after graduation or completion of National Service, if applicable.

A one-time deferment of the bond is allowed for the scholar to pursue further studies in a BE course at the ITE, local polytechnic or the BCA Academy, subject to the approval from BCA or the sponsoring firm.

Progression Pathways

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Required Documents

Applications are made through Electronic Application Form or the BrightSparks system. Please attach the following documents to your application:

Identity Card / Proof of citizenship
GCE 'O' level / 'N' level / Higher Nitec / Nitec results
Course admission letter / Student Pass for new students
CCA records
Testimonials

Closing Date

Application for 2020 cycle will be closing on 30 June 2020.

If you are interested to apply, please download the application form from here and email it to BCA_Industry_ITE@bca.gov.sg

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Firm Participation Form

For firms interested in participating as our sponsor, please download the form here and email it to BCA_Industry_ITE@bca.gov.sg.

Contact

For any enquiries, please email us at BCA_Industry_ITE@bca.gov.sg or call 1800 3425222.

FAQ

Refer to frequently asked questions about the BCA-Industry Built Environment ITE Scholarship here.

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