Documentation of HVAC Systems (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course provides students with the fundamentals of HVAC technical documentation and skills to utilize HVAC design software for the preparation of HVAC documents. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Read, create, update, and maintain HVAC drawings and documents created in different eras.
• Use design software as a basic tool for HVAC technical document preparation and interpretation.
• Identify HVAC equipment and solutions in the built environment and read and produce technical documents about them.
• Recognize HVAC technical design documents and symbols, and apply relevant regulations and guidelines.

Content (course unit)

• Current HVAC documentation regulations and guidelines
• Use of design software in HVAC design and contracting
• Preparation of design documents
• Investigation and documentation of existing installations

Prerequisites (course unit)

Recommended course Introduction to Building Services and Technical Documentation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to use building services design software for creating HVAC technical documents. However, their work is tentative and imitative. The student can identify the commonly used HVAC symbols and typical HVAC technical documents.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is proficient in using building services design software extensively for the documentation and design of typical HVAC systems. They can identify HVAC technical documents and understand their purposes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is adept at using building services design software smoothly and comprehensively for the refined documentation and design of various HVAC systems. They apply the software independently and with initiative.

Location and time

Lähiopetus kampuksella lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti.

Exam schedules

Tentti kurssin päätteeksi lukujärjestyksen osoittamana ajankohtana. Uusinnat järjestetään talotekniikan yleisinä uusinta-ajankohtina alkuvuonna 2026.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti. Kurssilla ei ole arvioitavia harjoitustöitä.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus, itseopiskelu, opetusvideot verkossa, tentti.

Learning materials

Kurssin materiaali moodlessa, CAD-ohjelman verkkomanuaali

Student workload

5 op = 135 h

Lähiopetusta 36 h
Itseopiskelua 99 h

Content scheduling

Tunneilla harjoitellaan piirtämistä tasaisesti koko kurssin ajan.

Completion alternatives

AHOTointi kolmen viikon kuluessa kurssin alkamisesta

Practical training and working life cooperation

CAD-ohjelmia käytetään alalla lähes jokaisessa yrityksessä