Autocad Course Singapore Part Time

[Frauke Vilandre]

Thispart-time program is being phased out and no further courses are being offered at this time. Students who are already following the program of study are being given the opportunity to complete their final courses however no new applicants will be admitted.

Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software is used in a wide range of industries by architects, engineers, decorators, project managers and other design professionals. Our Computer Aided Design and Drafting College Certificate program gives you a theoretical and hands-on introduction to Autodesk`s comprehensive AutoCAD software so you can master 2D drawings and place diagrams into 3D perspective.

Graduates may seek entry level employment opportunities as a junior draftsperson in architectural, construction or engineering firms. The skills may also be required in design-related fields such as interior decorating/design, exhibition and event management and facilities/property management.

Graduation Fee

Once you have completed all the courses in the program, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Registrar's Office to obtain a certificate/diploma application. A graduation fee of $22 will be charged when the application is submitted. When your certificate/diploma application has been approved, you will be invited to Spring or Fall Convocation.

Combining landscape design, plant science and horticulture management, LDH is the only diploma level course of its kind in Singapore. Thanks to our strong partnership with the National Parks Board, you can look forward to practical training, field sessions and outdoor lessons at the Greenhub, a dedicated classroom set in the midst of Clementi Woods Park, Singapore Botanic Gardens and other national parks and gardens.

Develop skills in landscape design and learn about urban ecology and conservation, as well as plant taxonomy. You will then progress on to learn about horticulture, landscape management, plant physiology and breeding, and hardscape and softscape design in your second year. At our Internet-of-Things (IoT)-enabled greenhouse facility, you will learn about urban agriculture and how to optimise crop growth through analysis of real-time environmental data detected by smart sensors.

In your final year, your six-month internship will give you the opportunity to put your learning into practice in a work environment, at places such as Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Pulau Ubin, Changi Airport and Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

You can apply for courses such as architecture, landscape architecture, business, science and social studies at National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology and Singapore University of Social Sciences.

You may pursue a related degree course (such as architecture, landscape architecture, business, horticulture, plant science, botany and arboriculture) at overseas universities with module exemptions.

You can enrol in many relevant certification courses that are offered by the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology to further develop your expertise in the landscape industry. There are also relevant programmes organised by the National Parks Board and the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects that you can join to stay current with industry practices.

In this module, students will study the basic concepts of chemistry, including the nature, properties, and transformations of matter; stoichiometry and equilibria of chemical reactions; acids and bases; redox reactions; and the fundamentals of organic chemistry.

Landscape Design Communication 1 (3 Credit Units)

Students will learn and apply techniques to produce landscape drawings manually and to communicate their designs through these graphics and plant symbols. Topics will include drafting and rendering techniques, lettering conventions in creating landscape plans, sections, elevations and sketching using freehand representation.

This module is designed to provide the knowledge and foundation on the tools of landscape design and design vocabulary. Students will learn to generate abstract diagrams to communicate design ideas as well as applying scale and generate plans, sections and elevations in landscape drawings.

Soil Science & Plant Nutrition (4 Credit Units)

This module covers the fundamentals of soil science, types of growing media, mineral nutrients, soil environment, soilless culture and plant growth in hydroponics systems. Topics include soil formation, soil properties, soil chemical processes, soil fertility, soil pH and nutrient availability, nutrient cycle, soil biology, nutrients in media (soil and soilless), their uptake, functions, deficiency symptoms and management. Students will learn to use MS Excel to manage and present their data and be introduced to growth sensors and the Internet of Things.

Career and Professional Preparation I (1 Credit Units)

This module is part of the Education and Career Guidance framework to provide students with the tools and resources necessary for their further career and/or education. In this first module, students will undergo personal discovery and exploration of industry and career prospects. Students will learn on how they can plan and set achievable goals in preparation for their future. Students will also learn the importance of passion and professionalism, and learn basic teamwork and interpersonal skills.

English Language Express aims to give you a better grounding in the English Language and to strengthen the written and oral communications skills that you will need in your academic and professional careers. You will be engaged in writing, reading, listening and speaking activities that will develop your ability to speak and write grammatically, coherently and clearly. You will also hone your reading and listening comprehension skills.

Health & Wellness^ (1 Credit Unit)

This module trains students to use the terms Hardscape & Softscape in communication about landscape, identify and use design metaphors in their design approach as well as enables students to come up with design ideas through process of creative thinking and communicate their design ideas in verbal presentation.

Plant Anatomy & Morphology (4 Credit Units)

This module explores the structural and functional features of plant cells, types of cells and tissues, anatomy and morphology of roots, stems and leaves, and the anatomical development of seeds. Other topics include differences between monocots and dicots, flower structure and plant reproductive cycle.

Taxonomy & Plant Identification (3 Credit Units)

This module surveys the principles of plant taxonomy, the relationship among plants, and the classification and biology of algae, fungi, bryophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Other topics include the identification, use, origin and cultural requirements of trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers used for horticultural practices. The emphasis is on common landscape plants used in Singapore.

Urban Ecology & Conservation (3 Credit Units)

This module covers aspects of sustainable environmental management, biodiversity and its conservation, successions, water management, environmental pollution, and discusses how plants are used to restore habitats and enhance the biodiversity in an urban environment.

The VOICE module aims to empower students to become thoughtful and confident communicators able to tailor a message to suit audience, purpose and context. Students will learn how to use storytelling structures and techniques, persuasive strategies and effective visuals to connect meaningfully with their audience. Through a personalised growth plan, the module encourages students to reflect, set goals and take ownership of their growth and development as communicators. The module employs engaging teaching strategies such as games, thinking routines, masterclasses and workshops, and a celebratory showcase festival at the end to make learning fun and exciting.

This design studio module enables students to apply a systematic approach to project site survey and analysis throughout a landscape design project. It introduces students to ideas on regenerative landscape design, understanding typology of water sensitive urban design and their solutions in urban context as well as heighten ecological awareness specific to landscape design and planning.

Plant Pathology & Entomology (5 Credit Units)

This module explores various plant pathogens and diseases as well as their classification and morphology. Topics covered include the biology of bacteria, fungi, nematodes and viruses attacking economic crops; etiology and the control of plant bacterial diseases; the biology of insect pests of horticultural plants; and the application of an integrated pest management system.

Softscape Design (4 Credit Units)

This module covers planting design and documentation for different scales of landscape. Topics include the recognition of the visual and ecological characteristics of plants used in landscape design and the basic principles of planting design. Students will apply CAD techniques to prepare softscape plans and planting plans. They will be introduced to bill of quantities, plant specifications and quantifying plants.

Urban Horticulture Technology (3 Credit Units)

This practical module introduces students to the current technology and upcoming trends of tools, equipment and machinery used in the arboriculture and horticulture fields. It allows hands-on sessions in operating the tools and equipment in maintenance practices and exposure to the workplace safety and health, digitalization and the Internet of things in horticulture management.

Urban Landscape Management (5 Credit Units)

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