Module Details
Module Code: |
SERV C1503 |
Module Title:
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Building Services 1
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Title:
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Building Services 1
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Yvonne Finn
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Module Description: |
The aim of Building Services 1 is (1) to give students a basic knowledge of the technology associated with the installation and operation of electrical, water supply, water drainage, lighting and sound services, and (2) to give the student an appreciation of how the building shell and the services are interlinked.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the electrical services used to power a building and a building site |
LO2 |
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the hot and cold water supply to a building |
LO3 |
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of waste water, soiled water and rainwater drainage from a building |
LO4 |
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the lighting and sound design requirements of a building |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Electrical Services (12 hours)
(a) Electrical circuits - ring, radial and lighting (b) Electrical distribution –switchboards, switch rooms, distribution boards, busbars, metering, switches, sockets, cables types and sizes, cable trays, conduits and trunking (c) Electrical protection – MCBs, RCDs, RCBOs, fuses (d) Non-domestic electrical supply (e) Site specific electrical requirements (f) Electrical equipment in hazardous areas (g) Basic electrical sizing calculations (h) Building Services Controls (i) Smart Technologies (j) lifts and escalators
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Water Supply (8 hours)
(a) Cold water storage tank sizing
(b) Mains, cold, hot and fire water service pipe sizing
(c) Hot water storage tank or calorifier sizing
(d) Rain and grey water harvesting
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Water Drainage (12 hours)
(a) Soils and Waste water pipe sizing above ground (b) below ground drainage pipe sizing and falls (c) Roof drainage (d) downpipe sizing (e) Underground drainage pipe sizing (f) SUDS - sustainable urban drainage systems
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Sound (8h)
a) Sound levels and transmission (b) Noise control legislation (c) Building acoustics and reverberation (d) Sound Insulation
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Lighting (8h)
a) Artificial and natural illumination (b) Lighting demands and levels
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Class work - theory and tutorials |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Home based learning |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Project |
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Non Contact |
Application of theory and calculations learnt in class thorough practical based projects |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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David V. Chadderton. (2012), Building services engineering, 6th Ed, Routledge, London.
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R McMullan. Environmental Science in Building, 7th edition.
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Building Regulations: Technical Guidance Documents - A 2012, B 2006, B1 2017, C 2020, D 2014, E 2005, F 2019, H 2016, J 2014, K 2014, L Non Dometic 2017, L Domestic 2019, M 2010.
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BSRIA. BSRIA illustrated guides (Various), BSRIA, Old Bracknell Lane West Bracknell Berkshire UK RG12 7AH.
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Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) is part of the CIBSE. Lighting Guides (Various), Delta House 222 Balham High Road London UK SW12 9BS.
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CIBSE - Chartered institute of Building Services. CIBSE Guides - A 2021, B 2016, C 2016, D 2020, E 2019, F 2016, G 2020, H 2009, K 2006, L 2020, M 2014, Delta House 222 Balham High Road London UK SW12 9BS.
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R Greeno. Building Services, Technology and Design, Longman.
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F Hall and R Greeno. (2017), Building services handbook, Routledge.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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