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Building Services Fundamentals
This self-paced microskill is designed for beginners to understand 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
By the end of this microskill you will be able to:
- Explain what building services are and why they matter
- Understand the project scenarios that shape building services engagement
- Identify the key standards and regulations that govern building services
- Recognise the core building services disciplines: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fire
- Describe the structure and purpose of a building services design package
- Understand why coordination across services is essential for successful project delivery
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.