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Building Services Fundamentals
This self-paced Microskill is designed for beginners to master the fundamentals of building services: what they are, why they matter and their key systems. You’ll explore where building services fits within the construction lifecycle, the regulations and standards that govern them and why effective services coordination is essential for project success.
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Description
This course provides beginners with a clear foundation in building services.
It explains what building services are, why they are essential and introduces the core services: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fire.
Learners explore where services design fits within the construction lifecycle, understand the governing standards and see how effective services coordination keeps projects on track.
By the end of the course, participants will confidently navigate a basic design package and understand the role of building services in delivering safe, compliant and successful buildings.
Course Structure
- Introduction to building services
- Project Scenarios and building services engagement
- Key Standards & Regulations that govern building services
- Understanding Design Packages
- Understand the basics of building services design coordination
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what building services are and their purpose
- Understand the project scenarios that determine building services level of engagement
- Identify the key standards and regulations that govern building services
- Understand each major building service and its systems
- Understand the fundamentals of a design packages structure
- Understand the purpose and benefits of services coordination
Who should attend
This microskill is perfect for anyone looking to grasp the fundamentals of building services, from apprentices and graduates through to project administrators and facility managers.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.