Courses
Building Services Design Comprehension
This course provides participants with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the world of building services design. Covering the core disciplines; Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Fire Services. The course demystifies complex concepts and introduces the fundamental elements of each system. By the end of the course participants will be equipped to read, interpret and navigate building services plans with clarity and confidence.
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Description
This foundational course offers a clear and practical introduction to the key standards, systems and commonly used symbols across the major building services disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Fire Services. Whether you're entering the industry or looking to strengthen your technical understanding, this course will sharpen your ability to interpret plans and communicate confidently with consultants, contractors, design teams and many more. Through a focus on real-world application and industry terminology, participants will gain the tools to actively contribute to project delivery and coordination across a range of construction environments.
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend the role of 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 each building service and their integration with the National Construction Code (NCC)
- Identify key 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 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
Course Structure
This course will cover the following with respect to the key building services disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Fire Engineering):
- 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 systems across the respective building services for a mixed-use building
- Explanation of the standard symbols used in the design packages for each respective service
- Review of a completed design
- Cash detection case study
Clarifications
Who should attend
- Engineering and Design Professionals
- Project and Construction Management Professionals
- Contractors, Skilled Trades and Emergency Services
- Surveying and Certifying Professionals
- Commercial, Legal and Financial Roles
- Operational and Support Roles
- Developers, Builders and Property Professionals
- Industry Novices and Early Entrants
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course