Modes of Assessment

🧪 Modes of Assessment

There are a total of 3 modes of assessment to determine your competency for the desired tier:

📘 Logbook

📝 Assessment Test

🧾 Case Study (on appeal only)

Each mode is detailed below:

📘 Logbook

The logbook assesses the applicant’s project experience, key tasks, responsibilities, and critical core skills.

🔍 Requirements

Projects must have GFA ≥ 5,000 sqm and be completed within the last 5 years.
Candidates must list supervisor and HR contact details for verification.
Peer reviewers must have worked on the same project and hold equal or higher roles (e.g., Project Director).
Lead tier applicants must also submit a BIM or IDD Execution Plan.

Requirement	Specialist (Tier 3)	Lead (Tier 2)
Working Experience (with qualification)	2 years (Degree), 3 years (Diploma/NITEC)	4 years (Degree), 5 years (Diploma/NITEC)
Working Experience (without qualification)	4 years	6 years
*Min. 2 years in local context	Required	Required
Projects (handled/completed) in last 5 years	3 BIM/IDD Projects	5 BIM/IDD Projects (min. 1 IDD Project)
Peer Recommendations	3 Reviews	3 Reviews
Competency Evidence	75% of Key Tasks, 3 of 5 Critical Core Skills	75% of Key Tasks, 3 of 5 Critical Core Skills

"Without qualification" refers to those without formal BE-related education. References will be verified. Falsified info results in disqualification.

📝 Assessment Test

The Assessment Test is mandatory and evaluates candidates’ technical knowledge based on the Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) listed on Skills Map.

📌 Requirements

Requirement	Specialist (Tier 3)	Lead (Tier 2)
Competency Evidence	8 Core + 6 Elective TSCs	8 Core + 10 Elective TSCs

Not tool-specific: Focus on methodologies and applications, not particular software.
Questions are created by industry professionals and IHLs.
Candidates select Elective modules based on experience.
Test is held twice a year but can only be attempted once per year.

🧭 Logistics

📍 Location: 200 Braddell Road, BCA Braddell Campus, Block B, #01-09/10, Singapore 579700
⏱️ Results are released immediately after the test
🔍 Supervised with strict invigilation
📄 Assessment plan will clearly outline task expectations
❌ “Not Yet Competent” results will include explanation and development advice

✅ Passing Criteria

Pass all Core TSCs listed in Section 4.0 (Accreditation Criteria)
Fulfil at least 50% of remaining Elective TSCs listed in the relevant Skill Map
Must complete logbook requirements before attempting the test

🧾 Case Study (Appeal Only)

If you fail the Logbook or Assessment Test, you may appeal with a Case Study only under valid grounds.

📚 What to Submit:

A documented Case Study detailing relevant experience
Additional proof of work competencies

The Case Study will be reviewed by the Appeal Panel, which determines whether you meet the criteria based on practical contributions, project depth, and job-role performance.