Building Services Technology
6 Credits (ECTS)
Building Services Technology
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Module Description
Most buildings constructed today require engineering technology to ensure the efficient provision of a wide-range of services associated with the efficient use of energy, building safety, user comfort and convenience and a host of other regulatory, commercial and owner needs.
This module will provide an introduction to the various services typically provided within buildings and how quantity surveying applies to such services.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:
- a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject);
AND
- a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience in a field related to the study programme.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- individuals aspiring to work as quantity surveyors;
- individuals who wish to advance their education and gain in depth knowledge and skills related to quantity surveying;
- individuals already working in the field of quantity surveying who would like to obtain a qualification in quantity surveying.
Career Paths
The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:
- Quantity Surveyor
- Commercial/Residential Surveyor
- Estimator
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Summative Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Additional Info
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
- Analyse a construction project and formulate a proposal for building services applicable to the project.
- Assess a variety of building services and associated processes to incorporate the services and apply measurement methods to determine time and cost of installation
- Assess a project drawing and identify equipment and components associated with building services
- Assess a project in terms of compliance with basic fire and safety requirements
- Assess a project in terms of the allocation of space requirements for building services
Knowledge:
Introduction to Building Services Technology
- Classify components of business services technology systems according to the related category of service – lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, etc
- Examine a document and identify various elements of building service technologies
- Compare and contrast simple construction projects in terms of the incorporation and installation of building services
- Compare and contrast similar projects in terms of the basic processes associated with the provision of building services
- Identify space allocated for building services for a variety of simple projects
- Identify and classify main equipment used in the provision of building services
Fire and Safety requirements and codes
- Assess a project in terms of compliance with basic fire and safety requirements and codes
- Compare and contrast similar simple project plans in terms of their adequacy in relation to ensuring compliance with Fire and Safety requirements and codes
- Identify the institutions, bodies and organizations responsible for setting fire and safety standards and rule
Building services maintenance requirements
- Assess a simple project in terms of the maintenance requirements associated with building services
- Identify building services maintenance activities from a list of tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of a building
Skills:
- Identify components of business services technology systems and introduce these within a work breakdown structure of a construction project
- Examine a construction tender and / or contract and differentiate between various elements of building service technologies
- Differentiate between space allocated for building services and other purposes for a variety of simple projects
- Identify gaps in a project in terms of compliance with basic fire and safety requirements and codes
- Analyse building services maintenance activities and other maintenance activities and quantify annual cost / other resource consumption based on data provided.