This course introduces you to the design of electrical building services, i.e. electrical systems and installations that provide power, movement, communication, comfort and safety in modern buildings. Building services are designed by electrical engineers prior to the construction of new buildings, and before maintenance and upgrade work in existing buildings.
Particular topics to be investigated will include:
- Introduction to AS3000
- Selection and Installation of Wiring System
- Building Protection Design
- Earthing Arrangements and Earthing Conductors
- Lightning Protection Design for Buildings
- Lighting Design
- Building Management Systems
- Building Telecommunication Services
- Heating and Ventilation Systems
- Building Services Sustainability and Lifetime considerations
- Commercial Building Microgrids
- Connection Agreements/ Tariffs
Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onward. See the
WAM information web page for more information.