CALC
Design calculations
Calculations for each service in the building.
FROM ENGINEERING CONCEPT TO DRAWINGMEP DESIGN
HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire protection
HVAC · ELECTRICAL · PLUMBING · FIRE PROTECTION
MEP Design Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in
building-services design.
A practical introduction to HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design. Learn the engineering principles, design calculations, industry practices and documentation behind modern building-services projects, then apply them to a commercial building design project.
Classroom, online & recorded · 3 free demo classes
2 months
Course duration
80–100 hours
Total training hours
4 design disciplines
HVAC · Electrical · Plumbing · Fire
1 design project
Commercial building
SOFTWARE
COVERED
AutoCADDrawings & details
Microsoft ExcelCalculation sheets
HAPHeat-load calculation
DuctSizer & PipeSizerDuct and pipe sizing
COURSE MODULES
Calculate the requirement.
Draw the design.
Five structured modules take you from AutoCAD drawing skills through HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire protection design, each with practical assignments.
AUTOCAD FUNDAMENTALS · 10 HOURS
Communicate the design
clearly on a drawing.
Set up drawings, use the core drawing and modify tools, and prepare sheets ready for a project submission.
- Interface and drawing setup: units, limits, snap and grid.
- Line, circle, arc, rectangle, polygon and coordinate input.
- Move, copy, rotate, mirror, trim, extend, offset and fillet.
- Layers, line types and object properties.
- Annotations, dimensions, leaders and hatching.
- Blocks, layouts, title blocks and shop drawings.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
Drawing setupUnits, limits, snap and grid
Clear annotationsDimensions, leaders and hatching
Presentation sheetsBlocks, layouts and title blocks
HVAC DESIGN · 15 HOURS
From heat load
to system selection.
Work through HVAC design fundamentals with ASHRAE, SMACNA and DW144 as references.
- Cooling and heating load calculation: manual method and HAP.
- Ventilation design: fresh air, exhaust and smoke management.
- Equipment selection: AHU, FCU, chillers, VRF/VRV, fans and diffusers.
- Air distribution, duct sizing, chilled-water system and pump head calculation.
- HVAC controls, BMS and basic system coordination.
- Installation, drawings, testing and commissioning.
ASSIGNMENTS
Heat-load calculationManual method and HAP
Duct sizingAir distribution design
PLUMBING DESIGN · 8 HOURS
Plan the supply.
Understand the drainage.
Learn plumbing design with the codes and standards of the IPC.
- Water supply design: demand calculations, storage and pumps.
- Sanitary drainage design: stacks, vents and pipe sizing.
- Storm-water drainage: roof drainage and external drainage.
- Plumbing drawings, riser diagrams, schematics and coordination.
ASSIGNMENT
Water-demand calculationDemand, storage and pumps
ELECTRICAL DESIGN · 8 HOURS
Size the loads.
Light the spaces.
An introduction to electrical building services with NEC and IEC standards.
- Load calculations: load schedules, cable sizing and voltage drop.
- Lighting design: lux levels, fixture selection and a DIALux introduction.
- Wiring, cable and raceway design: conduits, cable trays and trunking.
- Power distribution: panels, MCB, MCCB, ACB and backup power.
- Transformers, generators, earthing and lightning protection.
- ELV systems: CCTV, access control, structured cabling and BMS.
- Electrical drawings, SLDs, coordination and documentation.
ASSIGNMENTS
Load calculationLoad schedules and cable sizing
Lux-level calculationLighting design
FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN · 5 HOURS
Understand the systems
behind fire protection.
Fire classes, active and passive protection, and the systems used to detect, fight and suppress fire.
- Detection and alarm: detectors, MCP, FACP and NFPA codes.
- Fire fighting: sprinklers, hose reels, hydrants and fire pumps.
- Suppression: clean agent, CO₂, kitchen hood and foam systems.
- Drawings: sprinkler, hydrant and fire alarm layouts.
WHAT YOU’LL PRACTISE
System understandingDetection, fighting and suppression
Fire protection drawingsSprinkler, hydrant and alarm layouts
STANDARDS INTRODUCED
ASHRAE · SMACNA · DW144 · IPC · NEC / IEC · NFPA
COMMERCIAL MEP PROJECT CAPSTONE
One building.
Every service designed.
Complete a commercial building MEP design project that brings HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire fighting design together.
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
A project you can
A project you can
explain with confidence.
Connect the design requirements to your calculations and AutoCAD drawings, and organise the work into clear project documentation.
HVAC design
Electrical design
Plumbing design
Fire fighting design
Calculate›Draw›Document
YOUR PROJECT PACKAGE03 OUTPUTS
CALC
DWG
AutoCAD drawings
MEP layouts for the commercial building.
DOC
Project documentation
The design organised into a complete submission.
CERTIFICATION & CAREER BENEFITS
Prepare for an entry-level
career in MEP design.
Receive a BIM Cafe Learning Hub course completion certificate when you successfully complete the course.
MEP design
foundation
Build practical engineering and design skills across four disciplines.
Commercial
project
Gain hands-on experience through a commercial MEP project.
Industry
workflows
Understand industry-standard design workflows and documentation.
Placement
assistance
Receive placement assistance as you prepare for your first MEP design role.
CAREER DIRECTIONS
MEP Design Engineer
HVAC Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Plumbing Design Engineer
Fire Protection Design Engineer
Building Services Engineer
MEP CAD Engineer
Careers span MEP consultancies, construction companies, BIM companies, facility management and infrastructure projects, including commercial buildings, hospitals, airports and oil & gas. Placement assistance does not guarantee employment.
WHO CAN JOIN?
For aspiring
MEP engineers.
Eligibility: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
- Classroom learning with practical assignments.
- Engineering design calculations in every discipline.
- Taught in English and Malayalam.
CLASSROOM LEARNING
Learn with faculty
Learn with faculty
at the centre.
Study MEP design through guided explanations, practical assignments and the commercial building project.
2 months80–100 hours
Ask about your preferred centre
ONLINE LEARNING
Join the course
Join the course
from your location.
Follow the same modules online, with recorded sessions available. Confirm the batch timetable with the advisor.
2 months80–100 hours
Ask about the next online batch
BEFORE YOU JOIN
A few useful
answers.
Start with a clear picture of the course and what it covers.
Read the detailed syllabusWhich software is covered?+
AutoCAD, HAP for heat-load calculation, Microsoft Excel, DuctSizer and PipeSizer. DIALux is introduced in the electrical lighting module.
Who is the course for?+
Aspiring MEP engineers with a diploma or degree (B.E., B.Tech, M.E. or M.Tech) in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.
How long is the course?+
2 months, with 80–100 hours of training. Classes run in classroom, online and recorded formats, in English and Malayalam.
Is there a project?+
Yes. You complete a commercial building MEP design project covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire fighting design, with calculations, AutoCAD drawings and documentation.
Will I receive a certificate?+
Yes. You receive a BIM Cafe Learning Hub course completion certificate when you successfully complete the course.
CALCULATIONS → DRAWINGS → PROJECT
Start your career
in MEP design.
Tell us your background and preferred learning mode. Our course advisor will help you confirm the right batch.
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