CALC
Design calculations
Load calculations, sizing and supporting design data.
MECHANICAL BUILDING SERVICES · DESIGN TRAINING
Mechanical Design Master Course
Understand the systems.
Design the services that bring buildings to life.
Learn HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design. Turn engineering calculations into AutoCAD drawings through guided commercial-building project practice.
Explore fees, optional modules and upcoming batches. No payment required; submitting your details does not enrol you.
Online & offline classes · No prior MEP experience required
3 months
Course duration
80+ hours
Including project practice
3 design disciplines
HVAC · Plumbing · Fire protection
1+ capstone project
Commercial-building design project
YOUR INCLUDED
DESIGN TOOLKIT
AutoCADDrawings & details
Microsoft ExcelCalculation sheets
HAPHeat-load calculation
McQuay toolsDuctSizer & PipeSizer
YOUR COMPLETE DESIGN PATHWAY
Calculate the requirement.
Develop the design.
AutoCAD and all three design disciplines are included in the main course. Explore the skills you’ll practise in each part.
AUTOCAD · THE DRAWING FOUNDATION
Communicate the design
clearly on a drawing.
Start with the interface and drawing tools, then organise technical layouts with layers, dimensions and sheets.
- Set units and use absolute, relative and polar coordinates.
- Draw and modify geometry with standard CAD tools.
- Manage layers, line types, object properties and hatching.
- Add text, dimensions, leaders and reusable blocks.
- Prepare viewports, title blocks, layouts and shop drawings.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
Drawing setupNavigation, units, layers and properties
Clear annotationsText, dimensions, leaders and symbols
Presentation sheetsBlocks, viewports, title blocks and layouts
HVAC · SEVEN DESIGN MODULES
From heat load
to system selection.
Connect comfort, indoor air quality and building requirements to practical HVAC design decisions.
- HVAC fundamentals, design inputs and relevant standards.
- Manual heating/cooling load basics and HAP load reports.
- Fresh air, exhaust and ventilation system design.
- Equipment selection using loads, airflow and catalogues.
- Duct sizing, air distribution and chilled-water systems.
- Controls, BMS concepts and basic system coordination.
- Drawings, installation and commissioning introductions.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
Heat-load calculationsBuilding inputs, airflow and load evaluation
Duct & pipe sizingAir distribution and chilled-water design
Equipment & drawingsSelection, layouts, sections and details
PLUMBING · FIVE DESIGN MODULES
Plan the supply.
Understand the drainage.
Learn how water demand, storage, pipe sizing and drainage requirements shape a building’s plumbing design.
- Plumbing fundamentals, drawing interpretation and IPC introduction.
- Cold/hot water, demand estimation, storage and pumps.
- Sanitary drainage, venting, pipe sizing and slopes.
- Storm-water flow, roof drainage and external drainage.
- Layouts, risers, schematics and discipline coordination.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
Water-demand calculationsDemand, storage and system planning
Pipe sizing & routingWater supply, sanitary and storm drainage
Plumbing drawingsLayouts, risers and system schematics
FIRE PROTECTION · FIVE DESIGN MODULES
Understand the systems
behind fire protection.
Build a foundation in fire detection, water-based fire fighting, special suppression systems and their drawings.
- Fire fundamentals, active/passive protection and NFPA introduction.
- Detectors, alarms, basic placement, zoning and layouts.
- Sprinklers, hose reels, hydrants and component selection.
- Introduction to fire pumps, storage and suppression systems.
- Fire alarm, sprinkler, hydrant and hose-reel drawings.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
System understandingFire detection and protection components
Layout interpretationSymbols, placement and system relationships
Fire protection drawingsAlarm, sprinkler, hydrant and hose-reel layouts
STANDARDS INTRODUCED
ASHRAE · SMACNA · IPC · NFPA · Local authority requirements
THE COMMERCIAL-BUILDING CAPSTONE
1+ projects.
Bring the design together.
Apply HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design to a commercial-building training project, with faculty-reviewed calculations and drawings.
INCLUDED IN THE MAIN COURSEA project you can
A project you can
explain with confidence.
Connect the design requirements to your calculations, selected equipment and AutoCAD outputs. Organise the work into a clear project submission.
HVAC designPlumbing designFire fighting design
Calculate›Draw›Review›Present
Project data and permitted portfolio use are confirmed with faculty. Training outputs are educational work, not client-approved construction documents.
YOUR PROJECT PACKAGE03 OUTPUTS
CALC
DWG
AutoCAD drawings
Mechanical service layouts and project documentation.
PORT
Portfolio evidence
Reviewed selections that show your learning and contribution.
CAREER PREPARATION IS INCLUDED
Build your portfolio.
Prepare for the interview.
Career preparation comes with the main design course, alongside the technical training and capstone.
Resume
preparation
Present your training, qualifications and project experience clearly.
Portfolio
assistance
Organise reviewed calculations, drawings and project documentation.
Interview &
mock interview
Prepare to explain your technical understanding and design decisions.
Placement
assistance
Receive career guidance and support as you explore opportunities.
CAREER DIRECTIONS
HVAC Design EngineerPlumbing Design EngineerFire Protection Design EngineerMechanical Design EngineerBuilding Services EngineerHVAC Project EngineerMEP Design EngineerMechanical CAD Engineer
Roles depend on qualifications, experience and employer requirements. Placement assistance does not guarantee employment, salary or overseas placement. Training does not confer professional licensing or design sign-off authority.
A STRONG START IN BUILDING SERVICES
New to MEP?
You can start here.
For mechanical engineering students and graduates, diploma holders, freshers and working professionals building their design skills.
- No prior MEP experience is required.
- Engineering or diploma-level technical knowledge is beneficial.
- The focus is HVAC, plumbing and fire protection for buildings.
This course does not cover automotive, machine or manufacturing design.
CLASSROOM LEARNINGLearn with faculty
Learn with faculty
at the centre.
Study mechanical design through guided explanations, technical exercises and project practice.
3 months80–100 hours with practice
Ask about your preferred centreONLINE LEARNINGJoin the course
Join the course
from your location.
Build the same design pathway through online classes and guided project work. Confirm the batch’s session and review arrangements with the advisor.
3 months80–100 hours with practice
Ask about the next online batchOPTIONAL TRAINING · ADDITIONAL FEES
Add modelling and BIM
when you need them.
The main course covers engineering design and AutoCAD. Revit modelling, BIM coordination and the options below are separate additions that may extend the duration.
Revit HVAC
Modelling
HVAC modelling training with one LOD 300 HVAC project.
Optional · Additional feeRevit Plumbing
Modelling
Plumbing modelling training with one LOD 300 plumbing project.
Optional · Additional feeRevit Fire
Modelling
Fire modelling training with one LOD 200 fire project.
Optional · Additional feeTHE COMPLETE MECHANICAL BIM OPTION
Three disciplines.
Navisworks coordination.
Choose the complete Mechanical BIM course for HVAC, plumbing and fire modelling, plus Navisworks coordination training.
HVACLOD 300
PlumbingLOD 300
FireLOD 200
3 projects · Separate BIM brochure · Additional fee
HVAC & Plumbing LOD 350 upgrades+
Available as separate advanced project upgrades. Each requires the corresponding LOD 300 modelling foundation. No higher-LOD fire project is offered in this brochure.
Electrical specialisation+
Complete Electrical BIM Modelling and Electrical Design are separate optional additions. Their detailed syllabus is available in separate brochures.
Cloud Collaboration & Document Management+
A separate 3-hour Autodesk Forma Data Management session (formerly Autodesk Docs), including familiar BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) workflows.
Choose an individual modelling discipline or the complete Mechanical BIM option. Ask the advisor for the detailed scope, prerequisites and additional duration.
BEFORE YOU JOIN
A few useful
answers.
Start with a clear picture of the course and the route that matches your goal.
Read the complete brochureIs AutoCAD included?+
Yes. AutoCAD is included with HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design, calculations, equipment selection, drawings and the commercial-building capstone.
Do I need MEP experience or Revit knowledge?+
No prior MEP experience is required. Basic engineering or diploma-level technical concepts are beneficial. Revit is not required for the main design course.
Are Revit and Navisworks part of the main course?+
They are optional paid additions. The main design capstone uses calculations, AutoCAD drawings and documentation. Revit authoring and Navisworks coordination require the relevant optional BIM training.
How long is the course?+
The brochure lists 3 months and 80–100 hours including project practice. Its indicative timetable is 5 days/week, 2 hours/day; the batch timetable and total-hour allocation should be confirmed before joining. Optional additions may extend the duration.
Is fire modelling LOD 300?+
No. Optional fire modelling includes one LOD 200 project. The HVAC and plumbing modelling options include LOD 300 projects. Only HVAC and plumbing have LOD 350 upgrades listed here.
Can I use the capstone in my portfolio?+
Yes, subject to faculty confirmation of the project data and permitted portfolio use. Clearly present it as educational work and explain your contribution.
CALCULATIONS → DRAWINGS → PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Build your future
in mechanical design.
Tell us your background and preferred learning mode. Our course advisor will help you confirm the right batch and learning pathway.
AUTODESK PARTNER
Practical learning. Recognised training relationships.
