SHORT COURSE

Building Services Drafting

Description

This subject covers the skills and knowledge required for a detail draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within a building services context. Students apply knowledge of electrical engineering in a construction context. Students will be able to read, interpret and produce industry standard engineering documentation using Autodesk/Revit software. Student will learn how to.

• Apply knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and symbols to interpret building services diagrams and drawings
• Prepare building services drawings and diagrams in accordance with given system requirements and relevant standards
• Use current design software to produce building services drawings and diagrams
• Apply engineering design principles to building services projects
• Demonstrate awareness of copyright and intellectual property (IP) issues in relation to drawing
• Use file management and version control techniques

This course includes a self-directed study commitment and on-campus classroom delivery each Monday evening 5.30pm – 8.30pm at TAFE SA Regency Campus over 18 weeks.

For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email on shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.

  • HVAC - Types of HVAC systems; Layout Drawings; Air-conditioning duct layout drawings; Setting out the plant room air handling plants; Connecting ductwork

    Hydraulics and Fire - Types of hydraulics and fire protection systems; Fire layout drawings; Sewer layout drawings; Water layout drawings; Stormwater drainage system layouts

    Power and Lighting - Types of power and lighting systems; Electrical lighting and power layout system drawings; Cable run and riser diagrams; Switchboard layout diagrams
  • Laptop and a 2nd screen to enable practice at home/on campus. TAFE SA will provide any compulsory software.
    Minimum requirements:
    • Windows 10 or later
    Minimum 16 GB RAM
    • Minimum 12th Gen Intel I5 or AMD 6000 Series Ryzen 5
    • Minimum 250 GB hard drive
    Apple Macs and mobile devices are not suitable

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Start Date

Mon 28 Jul 25

End Date

Mon 8 Dec 25

Class Times
This course includes a self-directed study commitment and on-campus classroom delivery each Monday evening 5.30pm – 8.30pm at TAFE SA Regency Campus over 18 weeks.

Registrations for this course close on 23rd of July 2025 unless filled prior.
Duration
18 weeks x 3 hours
Student Visa (500)

Current VISA holders eligible

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Cost

$1641.00

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