Maintenance and Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Building services such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and lift systems make buildings safe and usable. This course gives facility and engineering staff an integrated view of building services: system design basics, operation, maintenance planning, building management systems, energy efficiency, compliance and commissioning.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Building services account for much of a building’s life cycle cost. You will learn to manage them as an integrated system.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

System overviews, BMS demonstrations, maintenance planning exercises and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain major building services systems
Understand system design basics
Plan maintenance for building services
Use building management systems
Improve building energy efficiency
Ensure compliance and proper commissioning

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Facility managers
Building services engineers
Maintenance supervisors
Property managers
Technical staff in buildings

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Systems understanding
Maintenance planning
BMS operation
Energy efficiency
Compliance

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Building Services

09:00–10:08Overview of systems
10:08–11:00Design basics
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Design basics (continued)
11:45–12:53Interfaces
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Mechanical Services

09:00–10:08HVAC
10:08–11:00Plumbing and drainage
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Plumbing and drainage (continued)
11:45–12:53Lifts
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Electrical and Fire

09:00–10:08Power and lighting
10:08–11:00Fire systems
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Fire systems (continued)
11:45–12:53Emergency systems
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4BMS and Energy

09:00–10:08Building management systems
10:08–11:00Energy monitoring
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Energy monitoring (continued)
11:45–12:53Optimisation
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Maintenance and Compliance

09:00–10:08Maintenance strategy
10:08–11:00Statutory inspections
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Statutory inspections (continued)
11:45–12:53Commissioning
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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