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Introduction to Mechanical & Electrical Building Services

7.0 CPD Hours

Standard Rate
£430.00  +VAT
Member Rate
£350.00  +VAT
  • Electrical Services
  • Mechanical Services

Online Learning

To access this course you will need a 'MyCIBSE Learning' account. This can be created in one of three ways:

Method 1: If you are purchasing via invoice, an account will be created on your behalf once you complete our booking form.

Method 2: Using an Enrolment Key

If you have received an enrolment key from the purchaser of the course, you can use it to sign up. The enrolment key is a unique code that links the course to your profile. Simply enter this key during the registration process, and it will allocate the course to you as a learner.

Method 3: Adding Courses to Your Shopping Cart

Another way to sign up is by adding the course you wish to purchase to your shopping cart. Follow these steps:

  1. Browse the available courses on the MyCIBSE Learning portal public dashboard.
  2. Find the course you want to enrol in and click on it for more details.
  3. On the course details page, click the "Add to Cart".
  4. After adding the course to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout.
  5. During the checkout process, you will have the option to "Sign Up".

If you face any difficulties while signing up for the MyCIBSE Learning portal or enrolling in a course, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].

This course covers areas of mechanical services such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning;  and it details electrical services such as three-phase supply, electric shock prevention, earthing and uninterruptible power supplies. It also provides an introduction to fire safety engineering and sustainability engineering.

The aim of this module is to introduce the role of the modern building services engineer; why we need building services - what are they, what they look like and what they do. It covers areas of mechanical services such as heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and their control. On the electrical size, it covers, for example, three-phase supplies and its distribution, electric shock prevention, earthing and uninterruptable power supplies.

Make your way through this course at your own pace with the following:  

  • Introduction to Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Topics
  • Additional Resources
  • Three Activity Pages
  • CPD Certificate on completion

All On Demand modules and courses have a one year access period. Any training purchased will expire one year after the purchase date.

This course covers: 

  • Welcome
  • Introduction           
  • What is building services engineering?       
  • Creating comfort​​​​
  • The building services design process           
  • System design
  • Mechanical systems   
  • Electrical systems
  • Fire alarm and fire detection systems   
  • Sustainability
  • Conclusion

CIBSE online learning courses are suitable for those wishing to enhance and support their current knowledge base, as well as graduates within an engineering discipline.

Each unit has been peer-reviewed and tested through this group. The units allow students to take a coordinated journey through an individual topic or a series of topics. The units form the backbone of several corporate training schemes.

  • The role of the modern building services engineer
  • Why we need building services
  • The common building services
  • What they look like and what they do 
  • Mechanical systems: heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and their control
  • Electrical systems: three-phase supplies, power distribution, electric shock, earthing, uninterruptable power supplies

Booking onto this On Demand course is easy with two simple options:

  1. Credit/Debit Card
    To book using a credit or debit card, please contact us at [email protected] to ensure you have an active MyCIBSE Learning portal. Once verified or set up, we will provide you with instructions on how to book your On Demand course and make payment directly through the MyCIBSE Learning portal.
  2. Invoice
    If your organisation will be covering the cost of your course, please complete our 'On Demand and Exams Booking Form' to request an invoice.  The course will be assigned once our Training team processes your booking.

For individuals booking courses for themselves, please use the credit/debit card option as invoicing is only available for organisations.

For any questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to our courses!

International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK.

If you encounter any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange bulk course purchases.

Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:

Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.

CIBSE Training has created a corporate calculator.  

This digital tool allows you to find out the approximate savings you can make depending on the purchased number of modules and courses. This way you can plan your budget ahead.

To download the corporate calculator, please fill in the short form on our website.

If you have any enquiries, please contact training at [email protected].

Benefits

Corporate clients are provided with wider oversight of their learners. Other benefits include:

  • Set up a team of learners under the L&D Managers
  • Allocate modules to learners within your team
  • Track the progress of learners within your team
  • Receive monthly report on learner progress
  • Discount on bulk credit purchases

For more information or a virtual tour of the MyCIBSE Learning portal, please contact us at [email protected].

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