Jointly Organised by: Supported by:

Certification Course for

Site Investigation for Supervisors

INTRODUCTION
The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) of SPRING Singapore, with the support of Geotechnical
Society of Singapore (GeoSS), Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Land Transport Authority
(LTA) has introduced an accreditation scheme for site investigation firms. As part of the accreditation
requirements for site investigation firms, site investigation supervisors of the firms are required to
undergo a training course on site investigation. Upon successfully completing the course, they can be
registered as “Certified Site Investigation Supervisor” with GeoSS.

OBJECTIVES
E-LEARNING The main objective of this course is to promote good practices and good quality works among
100% online. May include pre-recorded supervisors in site investigation works. This course will educate the site investigation supervisors
session, live streaming/webinar and on Singapore’s geological background, roles and responsibilities of the supervisors, various methods
discussion forum, where applicable.
of soil sampling and field testing methods and good practices in investigation works. This course is
jointly organised by BCA Academy and LTA Academy and supported by GeoSS.

ONLINE LEARNING VIA WEBINAR: CONTENTS

24th Run: 30 Aug, 1, 6 & 7 Sep 2021 MODULE 1 - SINGAPORE GEOLOGY (6 HOURS) • Setting up of drilling rig
(Test will be conducted thru BCAA Learning A. Fundamental of geology • Role of supervisors
Management System) B. Geology and updated geological map of Singapore • Good/bad practices
C. Soils B. Soil Sampling
30 Aug, 6 & 7 Sep 2021 • Classification, description & identification • Types & classes of sampling
(6.30pm-9.15pm) • Borehole logging • Minimising disturbance during sampling
1 Sep 2021 (6.00pm-10.00pm) • Properties and assessment • Using right sampler
D. Rocks • Soil sampling schedules
PLATFORM: BCAA Learning • Weathering, classifications & description • Sample preservation
Management System (LMS) • Calculation of RQD, TCR & SCR at site • Disturbance after sampling
• Borehole logging • Role of supervisors
FEE (incl of GST): S$800.00 • Core box marking • Good/bad practices
• Rock properties and assessment C. Field Test Methods
MODULE 2: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ • Standard penetration test, field penetration test,
COORDINATION WORKS (3 HRS) packer test, plate bearing test & vane shear test
TARGET AUDIENCE
A. Regulatory Requirements, Applications, • Pressure meter
• Site Investigation Supervisors Utilities and Safety • Cone penetration test & dilatometer test
• Practicing Engineers • Permission to enter • Good/bad practices
• Geotechnical Specialists • Working within RPZ, near trees and near utilities D. Instrumentation
• Other Supervisory Personnel • Good Housekeeping & Safe Practices i) Ground/Geotechnical Instrumentation
B. Supervision of SI works to ensure Quality • Water stand pipe, casagrande piezometer,
• WSH Personnel
• Drilling vibrating wire piezometer, inclinometer, rod
• Undisturbed Sampling extensometer & magnetic extensometer
• Field Testing • Heave stake
ASSESSMENT AND AWARD • BH Termination • Good/bad practices
Participants are to pass all the • Checklists ii) Structural Instrumentation
four tests and achieve at least MODULE 3 DRILLING, SOIL SAMPLING, FIELD • Vertical electro level tiltmeter, horizontal
TEST METHODS & INSTRUMENTATION (4 HRS) electro level beam, manual tiltmeter
75% attendance to be awarded A. Drilling • Automatic/manual crackmeter
the e-Certificate of Successful • Types of drilling and machinery • Survey glass prism
Completion (e-CSC). • Manpower structure for drilling operation • Good/bad practices

LECTURERS
CPD POINTS • DR U KAR WINN, Sessional Lecturer, University of Newcastle Singapore
PEB: - • MR ZIN KYAW KYAW, Higher Associate Engineering Geologist, BCA
• PROF LEUNG CHUN FAI, Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore
WSH-CPD: 13 SDUs
• MR GAO JIANSHENG, Technical Manager, Tritech Engineering & Testing (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• MR HUANG EAN SEONG, Assistant Chief Specialist, Land Transport Authority
• MR TING HUA KEONG, Managing Director, Terralab Technologies Pte Ltd

REGISTRATION
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