This module further develops students skills in the design of energy efficient mechanical systems suitable for a small building. Particular emphasis is placed on energy efficient system design of services suitable for a domestic house.

1. Calculate the heat loss through building elements and determine the performance of a range of heating types.
2. Design a LTHW heating system and plumbing system for a domestic house.
3. Size a ventilation system to serve a small building
4. Describe a range of renewable energy options suitable for a domestic house
5. Use a spread sheet to carry out analysis of complex data

To develop the ability to safely design an electrical distribution system for a small building.

1. Understand the need for three phase electrical supplies and perform calculations on loads
2. Explain the need and operation of Earthing Systems (TT, TNC, and TN-C-S) and carry out calculations on earthing systems.
3. Explain how Electrical Hazards (Direct and Indirect) arise.
4. Specify the requirement for distribution boards
5. Perform detailed electrical cable and circuit design for buildings

This module will develop the learner skills in lighting and acoustic design and give an appreciation of the relative importance of the quantification processes. The student will gain an understanding of the theory of low energy lighting and acoustic design which will enable the student to undertake computations in the context of an overall building services design.

1. Describe the characteristics of artificial lighting and lamp types
2. Successfully undertake low energy lighting design computations employing various methods
3. Calculate the impact of glare and day lighting on lighting design.
4. Explain the fundamental concepts of sound, hearing and noise.
5. Compute sound power levels, noise levels and sound propagation in ductwork.

The aim of this module is to introduce the learner to the potential of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a methodology for the enhanced procurement of mechanical and electrical installations for domestic, nominated and novated building service Sub-contracts.

1. Identify the main components, scope and co-ordination of Mechanical & Electrical installations within an overallConstruction Project
2. Schedule, quantify and describe in accordance with the ‘Standard Method of Measurement’ for Mechanical and Electrical service installations including associated builder work and attendances.
3. Prepare a tender document for Mechanical and Electrical Service installation for a commercial interior fitout which utilises BIM scheduling methods to mitigate against the risk of cost overruns on the project.
4. Source proprietary BIM model families which represent the physical properties with embedded technical specification, Declaration of Performance & Product Codes to comply with the Building Services Engineers detailed specification.
5. Insert these components appropriately into a pre-prepared shell and core digital BIM Model and create appropriate PDF 2D drawings to illustrate how they relate to the main components of the general fitout.

This module builds on the learner's knowledge of trigonometry, trigonometric waveforms and differentiation and allows for a greater focus on more realistic problems. In addition, differential equations and the fundamentals of infinite series are introduced.

1. Determine inverse functions and sketch algebraic and transcendental functions, including exponential and logarithmic functions.
2. Apply the formulae associated with arithmetic progression and geometric progressions to explain series and use the binomial theorem to expand certain algebraic functions.
3. Solve trigonometry problems involving the use of trigonometry theorems, inverse trigonometry functions and algebraic techniques.
4. Differentiate a wide class of functions, use calculus methods to optimise functions, differentiate functions of several variables and solve second order constant coefficient differential equations.
5. Solve second order constant coefficient differential equations and apply these techniques to physical problems such as the spring-mass system.

This module will give the learner an understanding of the fundamental principles of fluids and thermodynamics . It will also enable the learner to solve practical problems based on the concepts studied . The module will also familarise the learner with practical measurement and experimentation techniques used in a laboratory environment.

1. Define the terminology associated with fluids and thermodynamics.
2. Describe the underlying principles applicable to fluid systems and thermodynamics systems.
3. Calculate various fluid and thermodynamic of problems.
4. Conduct a laboratory experiment in a careful and competent fashion.
5. Use test equipment, appreciate the difference between calculated values and measured values and account for differences.

This module further develops design abilities in the field of public health engineering, ventilation and heating systems. A systematic approach to pipework design is introduced and practical applications developed to a professional standard of presentation. The principles of solar energy capture systems are introduced and integration procedures for buildings are examined.

1. Calculate Hot and Cold water system capacities and size appropriate distribution pipe networks
2. Select a solar water heating system and integrate it into a building design
3. Describe the fundamental principles of ventilation system design
4. Apply the principles of ventilation design to practical problems.
5. Select appropriate sustainable heating systems to serve small commercial buildings

To expand the student understanding of the electrical design process of electrical distribution in small buildings. To interface with external loads and advise on motive applications.

1. Explain the requirements for electrical protection and specify types of protection incorporating discrimination.
2. Specify an electrical motor and associated motor control centre.
3. Electric Circuit Design and Distribution boards.
4. Estimating maximum import capacity and specifying load for the electricity supply company.

This module develops the students ability to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme in the design of practical solutions to engineering problems, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable energy systems. It also aims to enable the student to develop their design abilities through a combination of teamwork and his/her own initiative.

1. Apply knowledge gained from other modules to solve design related problems.
2. Design a range of mechanical and electrical solutions to meet specific building comfort and functional requirements.
3. Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment, ensuring effective time management.
4. Justify and defend the approach selected as part of the solution developed.
5. Produce co-ordinated and detailed engineering services drawings and calculations.
6. Use BIM terminology, protocols and recognised BIM standards and documentation.

This module builds on the learner's knowledge of vectors and integration providing a rigorous foundation for integrating a broad range of functions. In addition, linear systems and their solution and the fundamentals of probability and random variables are introduced.

1. Perform all the basic matrix operations ;
2. Solve linear systems via a number of matrix methods – Gaussian elimination, Cramers and inverse matrix method .
3. Integrate a wide range of algebraic and transcendental functions.
4. Apply integration to find areas and volumes
5. Calculate the probability of simple events and the probability associated with binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions.

This module develops students knowledge and skills to address key issues in energy systems. It introduces students to the major concerns arising from environmental effects and depletion of carbon-based energy sources. Students will gain an overview of the complexities in choosing and developing alternative energy sources.

1. Analyse the benefits and differences between various energy sources, including BER assessment.
2. Evaluate the factors affecting economics in renewable energies including DEAP assessment.
3. Analyse the environmental impact of different renewable energy systems.
4. Appraise the key economic issues involved in renewable energy systems, including discount cash flow projection.

This module will discuss and compare the role of various construction professionals within a construction project, and explain the construction process from drawing office to site . It will examine specific aspects of the construction industry such as contracts, scheduling, site safety, and mechanical plant.

1. Describe and compare the roles of the various members of the construction team.
2. Produce a schedule, in the form of a Gantt chart (bar chart) for a small project.
3. Explain and compare the various contract types used in the procurement of construction projects.
4. Describe how public works contracts are formulated and explain specific elements of the standard form of contract.
5. Describe the way in which current Health and Safety legislation is implemented in the workplace both on site and in the design office, and give examples of how specific safety regulations apply on a construction site.
6. Identify items of site plant appropriate to work in hand.

This module further develops design abilities in the field of public health engineering, ventilation and heating systems. A systematic approach to pipework design is introduced and practical applications developed to a professional standard of presentation. The principles of solar and fabric heat gain calculation are introduced and a range of practical applications are examined in detail.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the CIBSE Admittance method by applying its calculation procedures to the prediction of, heating and cooling loads
2. Size LTHW pipework and pressure drops
3. Describe a range of heating system types and applications
4. Plot a system and pump curve
5. Create a 3-dimensional thermal model for a building and determine its renewable energy design loads.

To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to complete the electrical design for a building and liaise with external consultants such as lighting specialists and power supply utilities/distributors.

1. Calculate the currents for unbalanced three phase loads in a building.
2. Apply the adiabatic equation to size protective conductors.
3. Understand a modern lighting control system.
4. Integrate external electrical supplies into a buildings electrical distribution board and estimate loads.
5. Incorporate Smart meters into the electrical installation design process.

The aim of this module is for the students to use a combination of modelling and calculation to assist in the selection of appropriate, sustainable and practical solutions to engineering problems. It also aims to enable the student to develop their design abilities, assess options and to work under his/her own initiative.

1. Carry out a comprehensive modelling analysis of a building
2. Assess a range of outline solutions to specific building services problems
3. Justify and defend the approach selected as part of the solution developed.
4. Produce professional preliminary, engineering services drawings and calculations
5. Effectively manage time and work schedules.

This module develops the students knowledge and skills to use computer-based computation to assist in the answering of specific thermal engineering problems. Numerical modelling and the presentation of complex information to non-technical audience is emphasised, along with the applications to Renewable Energy Design.

1. Create a low energy thermal model of a multi-story building and optimise its energy performance
2. Design a mechanical ventilation system using a computer model.
3. Design a sustainable heating system using a computer model.
4. Design a sustainable H&CWS system using a computer model.

This module builds on previous knowledge of complex numbers and trigonometric functions and provides a similar rigorous basis for the hyperbolic functions. Infinite series in the form of power series feature strongly and this knowledge is transferred to the solution of 2nd order differential equations using the Method of Frobenius. In addition, the integration techniques acquired in the previous module are used in solving first order differential equations and there is significant further development of the theory underpinning linear systems and their applications.

1. Graph periodic and hyperbolic functions, prove hyperbolic identities, apply calculus method to hyperbolic functions, prove and derive important identities for trigonometric and hyperbolic functions using complex variable properties.
2. Derive Maclaurin series and Taylor series for functions and approximate the roots of functions using numerical methods.
3. Solve first order differential equations exactly using separation of variables and the integrating factor method and find approximate solutions using numerical methods.
4. Solve second order linear differential equations using the Method of Frobenius, and examine the characteristics of some special functions.
5. Find eigenvalues and eigenvectors for matrices; solve linear systems approximately and exactly and obtain parametric solutions to linear systems.

This module further develops the students knowledge and skills to design sustainable air-conditioning, heating and mechanical ventilation systems to serve specialist applications. With an emphasis on numerical analysis and practical applications throughout.

1. Apply fundamental psychrometric theory to the design of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
2. Design and size a mechanical ventilation ductwork system
3. Select an appropriate fan operating condition using the fan laws.
4. Carry out a range of laboratory experiments and reach scientifically conclusions from the results.

Introduction to control systems used to control the internal environment of a building.

1. Know the purpose of building services control systems and the purpose they perform.
2. Understand the principles associated with building services control systems
3. Explain the operation and use sensors for a buildings internal environment.
4. Explain the operation and use actuators for a buildings internal environment.
5. Design systems that incorporate control valves and their controllers.
6. Develop appropriate control strategies, schemes and schematic drawings for lighting control systems.

This module provides a good foundation for Laplace transforms, Fourier series and the application of these methods. There is further development of the learners' knowledge of vector quantities, and this is used to support the further development of calculus skills including optimising functions of several variables. In addition, a good foundation for sampling theory is provided addressing confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

1. Derive Laplace transforms and inverse Laplace transforms and solve differential equations using the Laplace transform method.
2. Determine Fourier Series for periodic and non-periodic functions and introduce Fourier Transforms.
3. Evaluate areas, volumes and determine equations of lines and planes from vector quantities; and optimise functions of several variables and compute important vector calculus entities: grad, div and curl.
4. Apply the methods of sampling theory to determine confidence intervals and test hypotheses for means, proportions, and standard deviations.
5. Determine best fitting equations and appropriately assess the degree of correlation for linear and nonlinear equations.

This module aims to develop a sound understanding of the role of the consultant in society, the construction industry and the project team . It will equip the learner with knowledge and skills to facilitate their ethical and effective contribution to their chosen profession through consideration of management and communication issues and tools/techniques . The contractual and legislative context for the design consultant will be explored.

1. Set out the role of the consultant in society and wider construction industry and the set up of a professional office , and r ecognise the commercial imperative for it to operate effectively .
2. Discuss the need to operate ethically and understand Corporate Social Responsibility .
3. Apply management techniques in a project, personal, professional and wider context .
4. Demonstrate enhanced communication skills in order to operate effectively in a professional context (written and oral communications) and understand teamwork dynamics .
5. Define elements of the contractual, legislative and Safety & Health framework that design consultants work in .

The module provides an opportunity for the student to develop their awareness of work related issues and professional standards in the business environment where he/she can apply the knowledge, skills and competencies gained through formal study. Prior to work placement learners will take part in project relevant to their discipline.

1. Work collaboratively as part of project work and complete project assignments
2. Research and seek work placement opportunities, prepare for interviews and take part in project work.
3. Apply, in a practical manner to the business environment, knowledge, skills and competencies gained through formal study
4. Examine how work is planned and organised at different levels within an organisation.
5. Work effectively both as an individual and as a team member.
6. Reflect and analyse the learning experience resulting from the work placement
7. Recognise and examine areas of learning that are important for professional development and best practice.