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Overview

Building Services covers aspects of the built environment that ensure the performance and productivity, comfort, safety and wellbeing of building occupants. This includes air conditioning and mechanical ventilation, electrical light and power, fire services, fire safety engineering, water and waste services, data and communications, security and access control, vertical transportation, … For more content click the Read More button below. Effective management of building services is indispensable for the operation and usage of buildings. The management of the installation and maintenance of services within a building span over the lifecycle of a building, unlike some trades that occur at the construction stage only. Therefore, skills and knowledge about different building services and their management are essential for any construction manager, project manager or facilities manager. In this course you will explore how building services support sustainable construction practices, including opportunities to align with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 11, which aim to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation and to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Please note that the above delivery information is an indication on how this course may be delivered within the year.  Delivery mode(s) for each term can be viewed on other sources such as myUNSW and class timetable site.

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Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1165
Domestic Students$6030
International Students$6030

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Commonwealth Supported Students:

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