Mechanical and Air Conditioning Systems (in PDC in Building Systems in Specialist Diploma in Energy Management & Sustainable Design)

Training Provider: Temasek Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2021007470
S$2,118

About This Course

Upon graduating from the course, graduates will be able to:

Understand the working principle of building Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems including Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) system, motor driven systems such as pumps and fans, electrical services and lighting systems

Interpret BIM drawings of building systems for maintenance

Apply energy saving strategies for M&E systems

Assist in the conducting of energy audit measurements and data-logging

Conduct basic building data analytics for energy management

Undertake basic efficiency evaluation of energy & utility systems

Assist in the preparation of measurements, monitoring and verification report

Understand and apply sustainable design concepts for buildings

Evaluate main building systems inter-relationships to facilitate diagnosis of integration issues and their impact on energy performance and indoor environment quality

What You'll Learn

This module covers the main building mechanical systems, namely air conditioning systems and pumping systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of air conditioning systems, in both air-side and water-side of the chiller plant, as well as the selection and sizing of chillers and pumps. The use of the Building Management System (BMS) for controls in Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) system, energy saving and optimization strategies will be explored. Students will also learn how to interpret mechanical systems drawings in Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Entry Requirements

At least a Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma/Technical Engineer Diploma/Work-Learn Technical Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent.


Admission Based on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)



Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Course Details

Duration 60 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled 1 students
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