1 INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ON CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME COURSE YEAR DURATION CREDITS : : : : : Certificate in Building Construction and Practices

Operations and Services in Buildings 1 Semester 2

45 Hours 3 None

PRE-REQUISITES : 1.0 2.0

COURSE DESCRIPTION The student teacher will be equipped with the theoretical base to understand the various services that are integral to the functioning of a building. It will provide hands-on experience in making minor water and electrical connections for domestic use. It would also give insight into various technical engineering occupations and their function in making a building environment comfortable and healthy for habitation.

3.0

COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of this course students should:

2 1. Know about factors that affect comfort in a building environment 2. Know water collection and distribution systems for domestic and commercial buildings 3. Solve simple problems involving water pressure, sizing of pipes and sewer systems, and heating and cooling calculations 4. Understand sewage disposal methods and their environmental impact thorough controlled site visits 5. Understand interrelated electrical and mechanical services 6. Determine electricity requirement for simple electrical lighting needs

4.0

COURSE CONTENT AND OVERVIEW

4.1

UNIT ONE: Water Supply

Knowledge Outcomes
Explain water collection, and distribution for end use Describe internal water supply systems. Explain the importance of water pressure and water heating systems

Explain the reason for adequately preparing the site for construction.

Psychomotor Outcomes

3 Solve problems of pressure and heating energy requirements Join water pipes to make simple connections to plumbing fixtures.

Attitudinal Outcomes

Appreciate the importance of good site investigation to the construction of a

building.

Content
1. Water Usage 2. Water Supply and Treatment 3. Building Distribution 4. High Buildings and Water Pressure 5. Plumbing Practices 6. Plumbing Fixtures

4.2

UNIT TWO: Drainage and Sewage Disposal

Knowledge Outcomes Explain waste disposal methods Explain pipe schemes, seepage systems,

4 Explain methods of installation of drainage systems

Psychomotor Outcomes Determine pipe sizes, Calculate the size of disposal field, septic tank

Attitudinal Outcomes

Recognize the importance of proper sewage disposal.

Content 1. Drains pipe schemes, pipe sizes, traps, venting, inspection chambers, roof drainage 2. Septic Systems decomposition/bacteria, tanks/sizes, absorption pit, disposal field, calculation of field size, treatment plants, environmental impact

4.3

UNIT THREE: Foundation

Knowledge Outcomes

5 Explain the principle of air control for comfort Explain the principles of venting, air conditioning, air cooling

Psychomotor Outcomes Calculate heat gain and heat loss Prepare schematic diagram and report on HVAC systems

Attitudinal Outcomes Recognize

Content 1. Ventilation requirements for health, natural flow, fans, intake, exhaust 2. Air conditioning Purification, methods, circulation 3. Air cooling Refrigeration principles, thermostat, humidity, heat pumps in reverse 4. Heating Systems Electric, forced air, gas, solar, Heat distribution systems, Heat loss calculation, Heat pumps

4.4

UNIT FOUR: Electrical Requirements

6 Knowledge Outcomes
Explain electricity supply and distribution for buildings

Determine wire sizes, fuse sizes, voltage requirements

Psychomotor Outcomes Design simple lighting needs Make simple electrical wiring connections to lighting panels and outlets Read electrical wiring diagram

Attitudinal Outcomes

Content 1. Electricity Supply city voltage, transformers, generators, D.C. and A.C. current, Series and parallel circuits 2. Protections isolation switchgear, circuit capacity/fuses, magnetic switches to machines, wire sizes 3. Wattage AMPS, Grounding (earth), Installation and wiring, Illumination, light sources, candle power, lumens, calculations of light requirements

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4.5

UNIT FIVE: Mechanical Plants

Knowledge Outcomes Explain the operation of lifts and elevators Explain the operation of escalators Explain the operation of conveyors

Psychomotor Outcomes Attitudinal Outcomes

Content 1. Lifts 2. Elevators 3. Escalators 4. Conveyors Suggested Activities Site v Fff

Learning Approaches:

Assessment Practical exercises Assignments Class tests/quiz Final Examination Total 30% 20% 10% 40% 100%

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