Specialist Diploma in Energy Management & Sustainable Design

The course aims to equip students with the knowledge of various building systems and develop competency in sustainable design concepts, energy audit and management, application of energy efficiency technologies and energy economy.

Upon graduating from the course, graduates will be able to:

• Understand the working principle of building Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems including Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) system, motor driven systems such as pumps and fans, electrical services and lighting systems

• Interpret BIM drawings of building systems for maintenance

• Apply energy saving strategies for M&E systems

• Assist in the conducting of energy audit measurements and data-logging

• Conduct basic building data analytics for energy management

• Undertake basic efficiency evaluation of energy & utility systems

• Assist in the preparation of measurements, monitoring and verification report

• Understand and apply sustainable design concepts for buildings

• Evaluate main building systems inter-relationships to facilitate diagnosis of integration issues and their impact on energy performance and indoor environment quality