MTU Level 7 SPA in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing – BIM Applications

To book this or any course, or for further information, please contact Liz Carroll at cpskillnet@cif.ie.

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Learn how to enhance your 3D drawing and design skills in order to operate within a Building Information Management (BIM) regulated environment.

Overview

The programme has been specifically designed in response to industry needs for upskilling as identified by the South West Regional Skills Forum (SWRSF). The SWRSF (made up of manufacturing, mechanical and MEP consultancy companies) has identified BIM and Revit as two of their top three priority areas for upskilling.

Participants will be provided with the skills necessary to contribute effectively through the use of BIM related software applications, specifically Autodesk Revit for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), in conjunction with a specialised module dedicated to piping design.

Students will develop the ability to use modern computer- based engineering tools to solve well defined building services design problems and communicate effectively with the engineering community. They will learn to create and place equipment, route and coordinate pipework, add electrical components and use P&ID data all within a multidiscipline 3D environment. The programme also incorporates the use of Piping Standards (BS, DIN, ANSI, etc.) and engineering symbols standards.

Course Delivery

Two nights per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 6.30pm to 9.30pm from September 2023 to December 2023, and one night per week (Tuesdays) from December 2023 to May 2024. This course will be delivered fully online.

Award

Special Purpose Award – 15 ECTS Credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications, awarded by Munster Technological University.

What will I study?

Modules

• Revit Introduction – introduction to the BIM environment
• Revit-MEP – multidisciplinary services design
• 3D Piping Design – detailed piping design in a virtual environment

Specific content includes:

• Intelligent P&ID generation linked to 3D Piping Packages
• 3D Piping and Equipment Modelling
• Estimating pipe sizes and duct sizes using Revit software
• 3D Isometrics and BOM generation
• Utilising Project Browser to generate and manage useful views
• Generating reports and schedules using Revit software

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical or building services engineering.  Equivalent recognition may be given through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis to candidates who have not achieved this academic standard but who can demonstrate significant relevant professional experience in the Built Environment discipline.

Fees

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €250 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the ‘apply now’ button; you are only asked tTanya Two nights per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 6.30pm to 9.30pm from January 2024 to May 2024, and one night per week (Tuesdays) from September 2024 to December 2024. This course will be delivered fully online.