SDCM70-309: Building Services

Description

In this subject, you will be introduced to a range of building services, including electrical, mechanical (HVAC), hydraulics, and fire protection services for medium to large scale, multi-storey buildings.  On completion of this subject, you will be able to identify the appropriate services for a particular building, and estimate spatial requirements and distribution paths for various systems.  Additionally, you will be equipped with the foundational knowledge required for effective communication with building services professionals.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: SDCM70-309
EFTSL: 0.063
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2025 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 5
Study areas:
  • Construction, Property, and Planning
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $2,840.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $2,900.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $3,170.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $3,315.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Describe the components of conventional engineering systems in buildings, their functions, and the issues involved in their design.
  2. Evaluate with justifed reasoning appropriate systems for various building scenarios.
  3. Estimate the space occupied by building services installations and explain where services are best placed in buildings.
  4. Examine the life-cycle issues associated with engineering services in buildings, including costs, lifespan, energy use, and environmental impacts.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
    Semester start: 22/09/2025
    Subject start: 22/09/2025
    Last enrolment: 04/10/2025
    Teaching census: 19/10/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 20/10/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 06/11/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
    Semester start: 26/01/2026
    Subject start: 26/01/2026
    Last enrolment: 08/02/2026
    Teaching census: 22/02/2026
    Withdraw - Financial: 23/02/2026
    Withdraw - Academic: 12/03/2026
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
Semester start: 22/09/2025
Subject start: 22/09/2025
Last enrolment: 04/10/2025
Teaching census: 19/10/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 20/10/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 06/11/2025