Courses
Mechanical Services Design Comprehension
This course covers the comprehension and understanding of mechanical building services design drawings and plans.
Want to run this event in-house? Enquire about running this event in-house
Description
This foundational course offers a clear and practical introduction to the key standards, systems and commonly used symbols in mechanical building services.
Whether you're new to the field or already have some experience, this program will explore the key standards and symbols essential for a comprehensive grasp of these critical systems, enabling you to read and better understand building services plans.
Join us to expand your knowledge in engineering, liaise confidently with industry professionals and deliver projects more efficiently.
Clarifications
Vartas courses are designed to support professional development and may be eligible for CPD points, depending on the requirements set by the relevant industry body or professional association.
All participants receive a Certificate of Completion (COC) to support CPD record-keeping. It is the individual’s responsibility to submit their CPD activities in accordance with their governing body’s requirements.
Vartas is not a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and does not offer formal accreditation or certification. While our programs are non-accredited and do not result in a formal qualification or Statement of Attainment, they align with key competencies from nationally recognised training packages.
Course Structure
This course will cover the following modules relevant to mechanical building services
- Introduction to the construction industry and project context
- Summary of the key requirements from the NCC and the referenced Australian Standards
- Explanation of the key mechanical systems for a mixed-use building
- Explanation of the standard symbols used in a mechanical design package for each respective service
- Review of a completed design
- Clash detection case study
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend the role of mechanical building services and their designs within the project lifecycle and recognising their importance in achieving project goals and objectives
- Understand the hierarchy of Australian Standards applicable to mechanical building services and their integration with the National Construction Code (NCC)
- Identify key mechanical systems within building services designs used in various building types and anticipate how these systems may interact
- Comprehend the symbols, schematics, references, and abbreviations used in mechanical design documents for each respective building service
- Effectively identify potential errors, omissions or clashes during the building design process
- Engage confidently with professionals throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop a deeper understanding of building services engineers’ proposals, estimates, and quotes, and negotiate with greater confidence
Prerequisites
This course has no mandatory pre-requisites.
Who should attend
- Engineering and Design Professionals
- Project and Construction Management
- Contractors, Skilled Trades and Emergency Services
- Surveying and Certifying Professionals
- Commercial, Legal and Financial Roles
- Operational and Support Roles
- Development, Property and Client Representatives
- Industry Novices and Early Entrants