Course Overview

The MEP Design Fundamentals course provides a practical introduction to HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection system design. Students learn the essential engineering principles, design calculations, industry practices, and documentation required for modern building services projects.

Designed for aspiring MEP engineers, this course combines classroom learning with practical assignments and a commercial building design project to help learners build a solid technical foundation.

Course Highlights

Industry-Oriented MEP Design Training
HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Fundamentals
Engineering Design Calculations
Commercial Building Design Project
Hands-on Software Training
International Design Standards
Practical Assignments
Course Completion Certificate
Placement Assistance

What You'll Learn

🌀 HVAC Design

⚡ Electrical Building Services

🚰 Plumbing System Design

🔥 Fire Protection Design

📐 Load Calculations

⚙️ Equipment Selection

📄 Design Documentation

📋 Shop Drawings

🧮 Engineering Calculations

🏢 Commercial Project Design

Course Modules

The course consists of carefully structured modules covering:

Introduction, Interface & Drawing Setup (Units, Limits, Snap & Grid)
Basic Drawing Tools — Line, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Polygon & Coordinate Input
Modify Tools — Move, Copy, Rotate, Mirror, Trim, Extend, Offset, Fillet
Layers, Line Types & Object Properties
Annotations, Dimensions, Leaders & Hatching
Blocks, Layouts, Title Blocks & Shop Drawings

Introduction to HVAC & Design Fundamentals (ASHRAE, SMACNA, DW144)
Cooling & Heating Load Calculation — Manual Method & HAP Software
Ventilation System Design — Fresh Air, Exhaust & Smoke Management
HVAC Equipment Selection — AHU, FCU, Chillers, VRF/VRV, Fans & Diffusers
Air Distribution & Duct Sizing, Chilled Water System & Pump Head Calculation
HVAC Controls, BMS & Basic System Coordination
HVAC Installation, Drawings, Testing & Commissioning
Assignments — Heat Load Calculation & Duct Sizing

Introduction to Plumbing Design, Codes & Standards (IPC)
Water Supply System Design — Demand Calculations, Storage & Pumps
Sanitary Drainage System Design — Stacks, Vents & Pipe Sizing
Storm Water Drainage Design — Roof Drainage & External Drainage
Plumbing Drawings, Riser Diagrams, Schematics & Coordination
Assignment — Water Demand Calculation

Introduction to Electrical Building Services (NEC / IEC Standards)
Electrical Load Calculations — Load Schedules, Cable Sizing & Voltage Drop
Lighting System Design — Lux Levels, Fixture Selection & DIALux Introduction
Wiring, Cable & Raceway Design — Conduits, Cable Trays & Trunking
Power Distribution — Panels, Protective Devices (MCB, MCCB, ACB) & Backup Power
Transformers, Generators, Earthing & Lightning Protection
ELV Systems — CCTV, Access Control, Structured Cabling & BMS
Electrical Drawings, SLD, Coordination & Documentation
Assignments — Load Calculation & Lux Level Calculation

Introduction to Fire Protection — Fire Classes, Active & Passive Protection
Fire Detection & Alarm Systems — Detectors, MCP, FACP & NFPA Codes
Fire Fighting Systems — Sprinklers, Hose Reels, Hydrants & Fire Pumps
Fire Suppression Systems — Clean Agent, CO₂, Kitchen Hood & Foam Systems
Fire Protection Drawings — Sprinkler, Hydrant & Fire Alarm Layouts

Students complete a real commercial building MEP design project including:

HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Fighting Design
Design Calculations
AutoCAD Drawings
Project Documentation

Download the detailed syllabus to explore the complete module-wise curriculum.

Career Opportunities After the Course

After completing this course, students can apply for positions such as:

MEP Design Engineer
HVAC Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Plumbing Design Engineer
Fire Protection Design Engineer
Building Services Engineer
MEP CAD Engineer

Graduates can build careers across MEP consultancies, construction companies, BIM companies, facility management, and infrastructure projects — including sectors like commercial buildings, hospitals, airports, and oil & gas.

✨ Try Before You Commit – 3 Free Demo Classes! ✨

Certification & Career Benefits

BIM Cafe Learning Hub Course Completion Certificate upon successful completion of the course

Build a strong foundation in MEP Design

Develop practical engineering and design skills

Gain hands-on experience through a commercial MEP project

Understand industry-standard design workflows and documentation

Prepare for entry-level careers in MEP Design

MEP Design Fundamentals

Program Duration	2 Months (80–100 Hours)
Mode	Offline / Online
Languages	English, Malayalam
Design Project	1 Commercial Building
Software Covered	5 no.s
Eligibility View Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Civil Engineering