Foundation degrees framework specification
Component IV: Applied Building Services Engineering
In order to integrate and apply the principles of option pathways, knowledge and skills bases, it is important the framework should include modules that provide for this integration. The two mandatory modules are intended to draw on the content of the technical knowledge and skills base and the DLOs for sustainable building services. This component is likely to represent a minimum of 15% of all programmes and 20% of programmes contributing to IEng accreditation.
Mandatory modules
- M7 Group Integrative Project (level 4)
M8 Individual Integrative Project (level 5)
Suggested modules:
- O29 Design Methodology for Building Services Applications
- O30 Computer Applications in Building Services Engineering
Notes - for programmes seeking accreditation as contributing to IEng this section should map well against UK Spec Broad Area of Learning: “Design” and also against Broad Area of Learning “Engineering Analysis”. Providers should review UK Spec to check for any variations or changes.
This component also helps meet the higher level learning outcomes for Practical Skills and helps satisfy the expectation within UK Spec General Learning Outcomes “Practical Skills” that there will be both individual and group work and that participation in a major project is expected.
M7: Group Integrative Project (level 4)
- Interpret project briefs and client requirements, assimilate information from a variety of sources in order to define and contextualise the scope and complexity of a project.
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Identify the factors which affect the completion of a project, select, justify, apply and evaluate appropriate solutions using previously acquired skills and knowledge.
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Recognise the needs and interdependency of the other building services specialists and construction professionals in order to produce integrated and coordinated solutions.
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Apply the principles and practices of planning, effective time management, task management and teamwork.
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Participate in team dynamics and debate using logical arguments, listen and negotiate with others.
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Communicate concepts, proposals and strategies to technical and non-technical audiences using a variety of media.
M8: Individual Integrative Project (level 5)
- Interpret project briefs and assimilate information from a variety of sources in order to define and contextualise the scope and complexity of a project.
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Identify and successfully complete appropriate investigative work.
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Propose, test and select feasible solutions to specified tasks and problems across a range of building services related subjects.
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Apply, evaluate and justify appropriate solutions to specified tasks and problems across a range of building services related subjects.
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Apply the principles and practices of planning, time and task management effectively.
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Communicate concepts, proposals and strategies to technical and non-technical audiences using a variety of media.
O29: Design Methodology for Building Services Applications
- Develop strategies for analysing clients needs for specific applications and identifying constraints, standards and legislation that will impact on design solutions.
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Describe the methods, sources of information and strategies for determining the reliability of design parameters appropriate to a range of building services applications for complex buildings.
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Critically analyse feasible solutions to specified tasks and problems across a range of building services related subjects and develop strategies for identifying optimum solutions.
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Evaluate detailed designs for their ability to satisfy clients needs within the identified constraints.
O30: Computer Applications in Building Services Engineering
- Reliably produce services layout, schematic and detail drawings to commercially acceptable standards for complex installations using industry standard computer aided drawing software.
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Apply commercially recognised and credible thermal analysis software to determine and evaluate the thermal loads for buildings.
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Apply commercially recognised and credible building services software to produce solutions to range of mechanical, electrical and/or commercial building services applications.
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Apply approved software to establish energy and environmental performance rating of buildings and their services installations and make comparisons with established performance indicators and targets.
