THE SINGAPORE CERTIFIED ENERGY MANAGER (SCEM)
TRAINING PROGRAMME AT PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Content of the Training Programme:
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Modules :
Need to attend 4 core modules and 2 electives.
Dates:
All dates will be confirmed once the SCEM grant is approved.
Duration
: 9am to 5.30pm,
(Consecutive 3 Days per module)
Venue
: TBA
CPD Programme
: Pls refer to the details of each module.
Fees
: Full course fee - $5,885.00
Or $963.00 (after SCEM Training
Grant)
Organizer
: IES Academy
* Fees inclusive of 7% GST
* Certificate of attendance will be issued to participants with at
least 80% of attendance.
The Singapore Certified Energy Manager
(SCEM) Training Programme is a formal
training and certification system that offers
competent, relevant and holistic training for
Energy Managers in Singapore. It aims to
build competent technical capacity in support
of the energy service sector.
Designed for engineering professionals who
intend to build their careers as energy managers,
the programme gives a thorough understanding
of the key energy issues either in the building or
industry sector. It will help participants develop
the technical skills and competence needed to
manage energy services in the organizations they
serve.
Core Modules:
 Motor Driven Systems (MDS)
 Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Systems
(ACMV)
 Energy Measurement and Appraisal (EMA)
 Energy Management and Economics (EME)
Electives
 Steam and Compressed Air Systems (SCAS)
 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
 Lighting Systems & Building Envelope (LSBE)
 Integrative Design for Energy Efficiency (IDEE)
 Energy Recovery and Reuse (ERR)
*Candidate who has completed the Green Mark Manager course offered by BCA Academy may be exempted from taking
1 elective module.
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THE SINGAPORE CERTIFIED ENERGY MANAGER (SCEM)
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SCEM is a formal training and certification system that offers competent, relevant and holistic training for Energy
managers in Singapore. It aims to build competent technical capacity in support of the energy service sector.
A competent energy professional is equipped to perform technical and managerial functions as a qualified person in the
areas of:
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Energy audits, management and measurements
Energy retrofitting services
Financial advisor for energy efficiency measures and contracting
Consultation and procurement services
Facility and energy management
Energy engineering works
SCEM is designed for engineering professionals who intend to build their careers as energy managers, the programme
gives a thorough understanding of the key energy issues in the industry sector.
APPLICATION FOR SCEM CERTIFICATION
Criteria
Level
Education
Relevant Experience
IES recognized
Engineering Degree
2 years
Degree (Others)
3 years + 2000 word
report
Professional
SCEM Training
 Pass 4 core modules and 2 elective modules within 24
months
 Attain minimum 80% attendance for all modules
 Apply SCEM certification within 5 years from the date
that the applicants pass the last training module
Candidates who meet the certification criteria may apply for SCEM certification through the SCEM Registry.
APPLICATION FOR SCEM TRAINING GRANT
The SCEM training grant is a co-funding scheme administered by NEA to develop local expertise and capability in
professional energy management.
Eligibility for SCEM Training Grant:
Candidates who sign up for the full SCEM Programme (4 core modules and 2 elective modules) at Professional Level
are eligible for the Training Grant
In addition, Candidate must:
 Be a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
 Have a relevant degree in engineering or science; and
 Have at least 1 year of relevant engineering experience after obtaining Degree certification in the energy field
(Application must furnish a company’s letter of support, from the current employer.)
Conditions:
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Qualifying candidate need only to pay a one-time fee of S$963.00 (with GST) upfront for the full 144-hour
professional level SCEM Programme, which consist of 4 core and 2 elective modules. The NEA would subsidies
the rest of the fees.
 Candidate must achieve at least 80% class attendance for all modules and attended the course examination.
 Upon receiving the funding, applicant must complete the programme and at least attempt all the examinations of
the 6 modules within 24 months.
* For more information regarding the NEA’s training grant and certification scheme, please log on to
www.e2singapore.gov.sg/scem.html
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THE SINGAPORE CERTIFIED ENERGY MANAGER (SCEM) TRAINING PROGRAMME
Candidates are required to take 4 core and 2 elective modules and take the individual exams within 24 months. Candidates
are required to pass all examinations for all modules in order to apply for the SCEM certification.
REGISTRATION FOR FULL SCEM TRAINING PROGRAMME (Individual module application not available)
Registration and confirmation of training places is based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Interested and qualified applicants
please submit IES Academy registration form, SCEM training grant application form, company’s letter of support and all
relevant supporting documents to IES Academy before the stipulated dateline by email.
DEFERMENT OF MODULE
An administrative fee of $100 is chargeable if notice in writing is received by IES Academy at least 2 weeks before the
module commencement date. An administrative fee of $200 is chargeable if the notice is received by IES Academy less than
2 weeks but more than 1 week before the module commencement date.
No deferment is allowed if the written notice is received by IES Academy 1 week or less before the module commencement
date.
IES Academy reserves the right to amend the course details, revise the course fee without prior notice, to cancel, postpone
or change the venue of the course in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
THINGS TO BRING TO CLASS
Note: Participants are required to bring a scientific calculator for the whole duration of this course.
For Energy Measurement and Appraisal module, participants will also need to bring a notebook on the 2nd and 3rd day of the
course.
ENQUIRIES
For enquiries, please call 64639211 or email to vincent@iesnet.org.sg
For details and contents of each module, please visit our website at www.ies.org.sg.
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DETAILS OF CORE MODULES
Modules:
Motor Driven Systems (MDS)
1. Objectives:  Understand and recognize motor driven systems energy performance characteristics
 Be able to analyze the potential energy saving in motor driven systems/ processes
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Energy saving potential opportunities with energy efficient motors
Rewinding and motor replacement issues
Identifying the factors that will affect the efficiency of motor driven systems
Calculation of motor driven systems’ efficiency / Definition and minimization of the losses
in the motor driven systems (including partial load)
Optimization of the motor driven systems
Case studies
This course has been previously accredited 24 PDU under the Professional Engineers
3. Course
Accreditation: Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in
Singapore. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance
rate.
4. Trainers: Er. Lee Keh Sai and Mr Ng Teck Eng
(Please refer to page 9 for more information on trainers)
Modules:
Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ACMV)
1. Objectives:  Understand the functions and components of the ACMV systems
 Understand and recognize ACMV systems energy performance characteristics and be
able to analyze the potential energy saving in ACMV systems
 Be able to operate and maintain energy-efficient chilled water and air distribution
systems, resulting in optimum ACMV system performance
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Introduction to heat flow and heat flow calculations for ACMV system
Introduction of ACMV system, design, installation and operation & maintenance
Fundamentals of air distribution systems: coils, dampers, filters and air cleaners, ductwork,
valves, fans etc
Review and comparison of different ACMV systems’ types and new technologies
Understanding the vapour-compression cycle and the components necessary for operation
Determining the air-conditioning loads
Refrigerant management, rules and regulations
Considerations for energy- and resource-efficient ACMV design
Living style and buildings: concepts of indoor air quality and its relationship with ACMV
system
Methods of optimizing and reducing energy consumption in ACMV systems
Commissioning of ACMV System
Instrumentation for monitoring central chilled-water plant efficiency (ASHRAE Guideline
22-2008)
Design process and the basic sequences involved in ACMV control system design
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This course has been previously accredited 21 PDU under the Professional Engineers
3. Course
Accreditation: Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in
Singapore. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance
rate.
4. Trainers: Dr. Md Raisul Islam, Dr. Jahangeer K. Abdul Halim and Dr. Lal Jayamaha
(Please refer to page 9 & 10 for more information on trainers)
Modules:
Energy Measurement and Appraisal (EMA)
1. Objectives:  Lead detailed energy audit, perform energy performance diagnosis and analysis, prepare
and provide sound recommendation and report
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Introduction and definition of different Energy Audit Level
Scope of Works of the Three (3) Audit Levels
Energy Measurement and Verification (M&V)
Instrumentation and Measurement Accuracy
Audit Reporting
Workplace Occupational Safety and Health
This course has been previously accredited 24 PDU under the Professional Engineers
3. Course
Accreditation: Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in
Singapore. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance
rate.
4. Trainers: Dr. Md Raisul Islam and Dr. Lal Jayamaha
(Please refer to page 9 for more information on trainers)
Modules:
Energy Management and Economics (EME)
1. Objectives:  Understand how to set up a successful energy management program
 Understand the Singapore Energy Market and its pertinent market components and rules
 Understand the energy economic fundamentals and life cycle cost concept and
calculation
 Be capable to carry out financial analysis and cost prediction for energy saving
assessment
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2. Scope:
Energy management concepts
Tool for appraising Energy Management Performance of Organization
Methodology for setting up an Energy Management System
Energy monitoring, targeting and reporting
General energy costs for different energy sources
Pertinent energy market rules
Economic Analysis in Energy Efficiency Investments
Energy policies (e.g. tax refunding and so on)
Reviewing roles of energy performance contracting and case studies
Case studies
This course has been previously accredited 24 PDU under the Professional Engineers
3. Course
Accreditation: Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in
Singapore. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance
rate.
4. Trainers: Dr. Md Raisul Islam, Dr. Jahangeer K. Abdul Halim and Dr. Lal Jayamaha
(Please refer to page 9 & 10 for more information on trainers)
DETAILS OF ELECTIVE MODULES
Modules:
Steam and Compressed Air Systems (SCAS)
1. Objectives:
 Be able to analyze the potential energy saving in industrial processes
 Understand and recognize industrial plants and systems energy performance
characteristics, resource conservation and waste regeneration
2. Scope:
 Steam technologies and application
- General introduction and application of steam
- Utilization and development of steam turbine & steam engine
- Technologies of boilers
- Calculation of steam turbine & steam engine’s efficiencies
- Steam management and pinch technology
 Compressed air system technologies
- General introduction and application of compressed air systems
- The components of compressed air system
- Optimization of the compressed air system
 Waste Heat Recovery
- Classification of waste heat recovery systems
- Advantages and application
- Commercially viable waste heat recovery equipment
- Saving potential
 Safety consideration in Steam and compressed air systems
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This course has been previously accredited 24 PDU under the Professional Engineers
3. Course
Accreditation: Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in
Singapore. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance
rate.
4. Trainers: Dr. Md Raisul Islam, Dr. Jahangeer K. Abdul Halim and Dr. Lal Jayamaha
(Please refer to page 9 & 10 for more information on trainers)
Modules:
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
1. Objectives:  Be able to analyze the potential energy saving in industrial processes
 Understand and recognize industrial plants and systems energy performance
characteristics, resource conservation and waste regeneration
2. Scope:
 Introduction of district cooling, thermal storage and industrial plants with combined heat
and power system
- Feeding systems
- Cooling systems
- Power generation system
- Exhausting system
 Benefits of CHP
 Determine the Economics of a CHP
 Permitting, Installing, Operating, & Maintaining A Cogeneration System
 Calculation on energy efficiency of a CHP
 Definition of the possibilities of reducing the energy losses inside a CHP
 Optimization of the CHP output energy
This course has been previously accredited 19 PDU under the Professional Engineers
3. Course
Accreditation: Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in
Singapore. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance
rate.
4. Trainers:
Dr. Md Raisul Islam, Dr. Jahangeer K. Abdul Halim and Mr. Gerald Ng
(Please refer to page 9 & 10 for more information on trainers)
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Modules:
Energy Recovery and Reuse (ERR)
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Describe pinch analysis and its methodologies, benefits and applications
Apply pinch analysis methods to find targets for heat exchanger networks
Apply pinch analysis methodology to design and evolve heat exchanger networks
Discuss other energy recovery techniques for chemical and process industries
 Analyze and improve energy efficiency of chemical, thermal and related processes
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Introduction/Overview
 Energy Reuse and Efficiency; Heat Exchanger Networks; Pinch Analysis;
Industrial Experience; Contents and Learning Outcomes
Heat Exchangers
 Types, Basic Principles; Design Equations
Pinch Analysis Concepts
 Main steps; Temperature-Enthalpy Diagram; Composite Curves, Problem
Table, Pinch and its Significance; Grand Composite Curves; Choice of
Minimum Driving Force; Heat Exchanger Network – Grid Representation
and Design for Maximum Energy Recovery; Examples
Targeting
 Utilities; Threshold Problems; Area and Number of Units; Optimal (DT)min;
Examples
Heat Exchanger Network Design
 Stream Splitting and Cyclic Matching; Network Relaxation; Threshold
Problems; Examples
Other Energy Recovery Techniques
 Waste Heat Recovery using Absorption Chillers; Recompression and Reuse
of Vapor Streams; Power Recovery from High Pressure Streams; Use of
High Efficiency Pumps, Compressors and Drivers; Process Modifications for
Energy Efficiency
Industrial Applications
 Case Studies (from Chemical Processes and/or Waste Heat Recovery
Applications)
Discussion and Conclusion (1 hour)
 Discussion on energy recovery and reuse techniques, their application
including an integrated approach for improving energy efficiency of
processes
3. Course
Accreditation:
This course has been previously accredited 24 PDU under the Professional Engineers
Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in
Singapore. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance
rate.
4. Trainers:
Prof Rangaiah Gade Pandu & Tim Shire
(Please refer to page 10 for more information on trainers)
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INFORMATION ON TRAINERS
1. Dr. Lal Jayamaha is the author of the book “Energy Efficient Building Systems” published by McGraw-Hill, USA and
the founder of LJ Energy Pte Ltd which is one of the leading ESCOs (Energy Service Companies) in Singapore. He
graduated from Queen Mary College, University of London with a First Class Honours degree in Mechanical
Engineering in 1982. Thereafter he worked for 8 years in Industry including 5 years for multi-national Unilever. In 1990
he was awarded a Research Scholarship by the National University of Singapore to undertake a research leading to a
MEng degree. After completing his Masters degree in 1993 he continued his research in heat transfer relating to
building heat gain and building energy performance and was awarded a PhD. degree in 1997. After completing his PhD,
he specialised in the area of Energy Management and has been the team leader for many major energy audits and energy
retrofits carried out in Singapore and the region. He is a Professional Engineer (PE - Singapore), a Chartered Engineer
(UK) and a Key Qualified Person (KQP) for conducting Energy Audits. He is also a member of the Institution of
Mechanical Engineers, UK and the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE).
2. Dr. Md Raisul Islam graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology with a First Class degree
in Mechanical Engineering in 1989. Thereafter he worked for 3 years as a lecturer in Bangladesh Institute of
Technology. In 1994 he was awarded a Research Scholarship by the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, to
undertake a research leading to a MEng degree. After completing his Masters degree in 1995 he continued his research
in the design of thermal systems. Thereafter he worked for 2 years in Federal Electric Corp., Ltd., (SHARP), Thailand
as a Senior Design Engineer and was involved in the energy optimization of different processes. He was awarded a
Research Scholarship by the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1998 to undertake a research project on heat
and mass transfer relating to air conditioning systems and was awarded a PhD. degree in 2003. After completing his
PhD. Degree, he continued with research and teaching initially at NUS and later at Curtin University (Malaysia). Dr.
Raisul’s areas of specialization include; heat pump systems, drying, air conditioning, building energy simulation and
energy optimization. He has also authored chapters in a number of technical books. Presently, as a Senior Technical
Manager at LJ Energy Pte Ltd, his main role is to lead a team of Engineers in energy audit and energy retrofitting
projects.
3. Er. Lee Keh Sai graduated from Faraday House Engineering College in London in Electrical Power Engineering in
1963. Thereafter he worked as a Deputy Head of Electrical Department in Shell Refinery for 3 years. In 1970, he was
the founder and principal of K.S. Lee & Associates. He has more than 40 years of industrial experience in electrical
power and energy systems, design optimisation and methods to conserve energy and power quality solutions. He is a
Registered Professional Electrical Engineer (P Eng), a Chartered Engineer (UK), Chairman of the Professional
Interviewing Panel in the Professional Engineers Board, Singapore and an accredited Arbitrator in Institution of
Engineers, Singapore. Er. Lee has been working as an Principal Technical Consultant at Schneider Electric S.E. Asia
(HQ) Pte Ltd since 2008.
4. Ng Teck Eng graduated from National University of Singapore with a First Class Honours Bachelor of Technology in
Electronic Engineering in 2003. And in 2008 he graduated from National University of Singapore with a Master of
Science, Automation and Control in Electrical Engineering. He has more than 20 years of technical experiences with
Otis Elevator. With his years of experience, he is currently working in Otis Elevator as a quality and training manager.
5. Mr Gerald Ng joined Tuas Power in 1998 and was involved with the commissioning and operation of the two 600MW
Oil fired Steam Power plants and the first two Combined Cycle plant (CCGT) in stage II of Tuas Power’s development.
He was subsequently transferred to Tuas Power Supply, the retail arm of Tuas Power. As a Key Account Manager, he
was responsible for key portfolios of large power consumers. In 2005, he was transferred to Tuas Power Utilities, the
business development arm of Tuas Power. He has since been involved in the development of strategic business
opportunities in Tuas Power (including the successful establishment of the embedded generation business) and is
responsible for the commercial and business aspects of Tuas Power Utilities. Gerald holds a B Eng (Hons) in
Mechanical Engineering and is currently reading for a MSc in Management of Technology.
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6. Dr. Jahangeer K. Abdul Halim graduated from College of Engineering Trivandrum (University of Kerala, India) with
a First Class degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1991. Thereafter, he worked for about 5 years as an Air-conditioning
Design Engineer in United Arab Emirates. From1996 to 1999, he worked as a Project Engineer with Schindler Lifts (S)
Pte Ltd. He graduated with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from National University of
Singapore in 1998. He was awarded a Research Scholarship by the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1999 to
undertake a research project on solar energy and was awarded a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in 2002. After
completing his M.Eng. degree, he continued with research and teaching at NUS and his research on evaporativelycooled condensers of air-conditioning systems led to the award of a PhD. degree in 2013. Dr. Jahangeer’s areas of
specialization include: evaporative cooling of air-conditioners, solar thermal systems, heat pump systems, building
energy simulation and energy optimization. He has also authored chapters in a number of technical books and research
papers in international peer-reviewed journals. He is an SCEM (Singapore Certified Energy Manager). He is also a
member of Institute of Engineers Singapore (IES) and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating Engineers
(ASHRAE) since 1999.
7. Dr. G.P. Rangaiah has been with the National University of Singapore (NUS) since 1982, and is currently Professor
and Deputy Head for student and academic affairs in the Dept. of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. He received
bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in chemical engineering, from Andhra University, IIT Kanpur and Monash
University, respectively. Prof. Rangaiah worked at Engineers India Ltd. for 2 years before his doctoral study. His
teaching interests are in process design and optimization. Dr. Rangaiah has extensive experience in teaching pinch
analysis for heat integration as part of a technical elective for chemical engineering students. He received several
teaching awards, including the Annual Teaching Excellence Awards from NUS for 4 consecutive years. Dr. Rangaiah’s
research interests are in modeling, optimization and control of chemical, petrochemical and related processes. He has
supervised ten research fellows and 35 graduate theses in these areas, and his publications include 3 books, about 150
journal papers and more than 110 conference papers.
8. Tim Shire works as a Senior Energy Consultant for KBC Advanced Technologies. He holds bachelor’s and master’s
degrees in chemical engineering from Cambridge University. Tim has extensive experience in leading energy
optimization studies, primarily in oil, gas and petrochemicals industries, and his experience includes industrial
application of Pinch Analysis, Total Site Analysis, utility system modeling, process simulation, and energy management
improvements. Tim also has experience in Water Pinch and Hydorgen Pinch analysis. Prior to joining KBC Tim worked
for an EPC contractor and held a number of roles including detailed engineering design, plant commissioning, proposals
and contracts management. KBC is a leading Software and Consulting company. Its energy services division was
formed by the acquisition of Linnhoff March, the original pioneers in the development and industrial application of
Pinch Technology.
9. TAY Cher Seng is a registered professional engineer and an active participant in the building and construction
industry. He has helped prepare code of practices used as Singapore Standards, and helped resolve payment disputes as
an accredited adjudicator with the Singapore Mediation Centre. In his engineering practice, Cher Seng is focused on
building services design including competency in lifts as a MOM-authorized examiner. Since 1990, Cher Seng has
focused on energy saving technologies with research interests in waste heat recovery, thermal energy storage, passive
displacement cooling, and green freeze refrigerants. To date, he has several patents to his name including a control
device used widely in potable water application. Currently, he is the principal investigator in a NRF-funded project that
combines heating, cooling and desalination in a single plant. Cher Seng’s work in promoting energy efficiency has won
him an ASEAN Energy Award in 2011 and more recently the BCA-SGBC Green Innovator Award 2012.
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IES ACADEMY REGISTRATION FORM
* All fields are mandatory
MODULES
* Tick the 2 elective module that the applicant is applying for
Core Modules:
- Motor Driven Systems
- Energy Management and Economics
- Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation
Systems
- Energy Measurement and Appraisal
All dates will be
confirmed once the
SCEM grant is
approved.
Elective Modules:
- Steam and Compressed Air Systems
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
- Lighting Systems & Building Envelope
- Integrative Design for Energy Efficiency
- Energy Recovery and Reuse
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Full Name (Name as in NRIC): Mr/Ms/Mrs/Dr
NRIC No:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Male / Female
Marital Status:
Nationality:
Singaporean / Permanent Resident
Others:
Single / Married
Home
Address:
Professional Engineer No.
Postal Code:
Contact No:
(Hp)
E-mail
Address:
(Company)
(Personal)
(Fax)
(Tel)
CONTACT PERSON PARTICULARS (if different from above)
Full Name (Name as in NRIC): Mr/Ms/Mrs/Dr
Designation:
Contact No:
E-mail Address:
(Hp)
(Tel)
(Fax)
QUALIFICATION RECORDS
Highest Qualification
Title of Qualification:
(eg. Degree in Mechanical Engineering)
Institution issuing
qualification:
Year Obtained:
Country:
Full Time
Part Time
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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Company Name: (Full Name)
Address:
Postal Code:
Contact No:
(Main Line)
(Fax)
Website:
Designation:
Employment Year:
Department:
Years of relevant experience:
DECLARATION
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I hereby declare that the particulars given in the Application Form are true and correct in every respect. I understand that the
application will be disqualified if any information given is found to be untrue and the fees paid will be forfeited.
I accept that IES Academy reserves the right to change programme venue, cancel or reschedule the programme if necessary or
warranted by circumstances beyond our control.
I accept that IES Academy reserves the right to accept or reject the application based on the required criterion.
I accept that I have to abide to the schedule given by IES Academy, and attain minimum 80% attendance for all modules.
I accept that I will be liable to pay back all remaining fees to NEA if I do not complete the programme and attempt all 6 modules
within 24 months.
INFORMATION
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Grant status will be notified to candidates once the grant is approved.
All candidates are required to go through the 6 modules with IES Academy at the dates scheduled.
Deferral of modules would only be accepted if Medical Certificate is produced.
Candidates are responsible to complete the programme (all the 6 modules) and passing all modules within the training grant
qualifying period (currently 24 months).
Examination fee will be charged for non-grant and re-sitting candidates at $100 per module.
Cancellation
 There will be a charge of $250 for any withdrawal after the approval of grant.
 Grant awarded may be affected by any withdrawal during the programme, as such IES Academy reserves the right to reclaim the
subsidized sum from the candidate. (Please note that full subsidized grant amount must be returned if withdrawal is done after the
commencement of course)
PAYMENT DETAILS
Payment of $963.00 must be done upfront upon having successful grant application status for the full 144-hour
professional level SCEM Training Programme.
If not applying for grant:
Full SCEM training programme fees: $5,885.00 (incl. GST)
If applying for grant:
Fees payable after NEA grant for full SCEM training programme:
$963.00 (incl. GST)
Cheque No: ______________________
Amount: _________________________
(Cheque should be crossed, marked “account
payee only” and payable to ‘IES’)
Payment Method:
Invoice company (Attn: ______________________)
Invoice applicant
Please email all forms, supporting documents and excel spreadsheet
to sabrina@iesnet.org.sg before the stipulated dateline.
_________________________
Signature & Date
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Company Stamp
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SCEM TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION FORM
The SCEM Training Grant is a co-funding scheme administered by NEA to develop local expertise and capability in professional energy
management.
Eligibility for SCEM Training Grant
Candidates who sign up for the full SCEM Training Programme at Professional Level are eligible for the Training Grant.
In addition, candidate must:
 Be a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
 Have a relevant degree in engineering or science; and
 Have at least 1 year of relevant engineering experience after obtaining Degree certification in the energy field
(Applicant must furnish a company’s letter of support from current employer. Please refer to sample attached (Appendix 1) or download
from IES website at www.ies.org.sg/iesa/scem/letter.doc.)
Conditions
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Qualifying candidate need only to pay a one-time fee of $963.00 (incl. GST) upfront, upon having successful grant application
status for the full 144-hour professional level SCEM Training Programme, which consists of 4 core and 2 elective modules.
The NEA would subsidize the rest of the fees.
Candidate must achieve at least 80% class attendance and pass the course examination.
Upon receiving the funding, applicant must complete the course and attempt all examinations of the 6 modules within 24 months.
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Instructions to Candidates
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All fields are mandatory.
Completed forms, supporting documents and excel spreadsheet must be sent through email to vincent@iesnet.org.sg before the
stipulated dateline.
Successful candidates upon knowing the grant outcome will need to issue a cheque, should be crossed and marked “account payee
only”, payable to ‘IES’ at an amount of $963.00 (incl. GST).
Note:
 Faxed application is not accepted.
 Application form must be signed by the candidate.
PARTICULARS OF PROGRAMME CANDIDATE
Full Name (Name as in
NRIC):
(Please underline your
Surname/Family name)
NRIC No:
Gender:
Citizenship:
Male / Female
Singaporean / Permanent Resident
Date of Birth:
Age:
Qualification Attained:
Address:
Postal Code:
Contact No:
(Hp)
E-mail
Address:
(Company)
(Personal)
(Tel)
(Fax)
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Please save the file and fill up the excel spreadsheet for grant application.
www.ies.org.sg/iesa/scem/grant_application.xls
DECLARATION
The declaration is compulsory. The programme candidate must sign the application form to constitute valid application.
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
I hereby declare that all information and particulars provided in this form are true, complete and accurate; and that I have
not withheld or distorted any information or particulars. I understand that the application will be disqualified if any
information given is found to be untrue and any fees paid will be forfeited.
I declare that I meet the eligibility requirement and shall abide the requirements stipulated under the “Eligibility for
SCEM training grant and Conditions tied to the training grant” in this form.
I accept that the application for subsidy is subjected to NEA’s approval.
I agree that NEA reserves the right to revoke the subsidy if I fail to meet any of the funding criteria before, during or after
the completion of the programme. In such event, IES Academy reserves the right to reclaim the subsidized sum from
the candidate.
I am aware that I have to return the remaining fees to NEA in the event if I withdraw from the programme or did not
complete the programme and attempt all the 6 modules examinations within 24 months.
For deferment of modules an administrative fee of $100 is chargeable if notice in writing is received by IES Academy at
least 2 weeks before the module commencement date. An administrative fee of $200 is chargeable if the notice is received
by IES Academy less than 2 weeks but more than 1 week before the module commencement date. No deferment is
allowed if the notice is received by IES Academy 1 week or less before the module commencement date.
I hereby agree and accept all the above terms and conditions in relation to the application for the training grant.
Signature of Candidate: ______________________________
Name of Candidate: _________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________
Company Stamp: _________________________
Note: 1) Faxed application is not accepted.
2) Application Form must be signed by the candidate.
Check list
IES Academy Registration Form
Grant Application Excel spreadsheet (www.ies.org.sg/iesa/scem/grant_application.xls)
Photocopy of candidate’s NRIC
Photocopy of candidate’s CV
Photocopy of candidate’s academic degree and/or other qualifications achieved
Company’s letter of support
Green Mark Manager Completion Certificate (to be provided for exemption of one elective module)
Note: Please email all completed documents, excel spreadsheet and supporting documents to
vincent@iesnet.org.sg.
Cheque payment can be done after knowing the grant outcome.
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Appendix 1
Format for Company’s Letter of Support (SAMPLE ONLY)
[Letterhead of Company]
[Date]
SCEM Training Grant Administrator
Resource Conservation Department
National Environment Agency
40 Scotts Road #11-00
Singapore 228231
Dear Sir,
Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) Training Grant Application
This is to certify that [employee’s name] of NRIC No. [
] is currently employed by
[company’s name] as [employee’s designation] since [date ].
[Employee’s name] is involved in [Provide description of job scope]. [And explain the
energy management role of the candidate in the organization]
The Company supports him/her in the enrollment of the full SCEM Training
Programme at the professional level and application for the SCEM Training Grant
provided by NEA.
Should you have any queries on the above, please do not hesitate to contact [
at telephone no. [
]/email [
].
]
Yours faithfully
____________
[Name & Designation]
for and on behalf of
[company’s name]
Enc. CV*
* Attached CV of employee (state education qualifications and
related work experiences). Limit to 2 pages.
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