Construction

Design and Building Technology, 15 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: VVS19JÖN.

Design and Building Technology, 15 YH credits, gives you the skills to identify system solutions for drainage and tap water in settings such as commercial kitchens, office buildings and housing. You learn the relevant regulations for construction contracts (AF, AMA, AB04, ABT06) and how to interpret drawings and calculate pipe dimensions. The course is part of TUC's YH installation program.

Duration: 15 h
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time study equivalent to 15 YH credits (about 3 weeks)

About the course.

The purpose is to give the student skills to identify system solutions for drainage and tap water. The course gives the student knowledge of the applicable regulations and laws concerning construction contracts, procurement and contracting techniques, and contract law according to tender documents (AF, administrative regulations), general material and work descriptions (AMA), general conditions (AB04) and general conditions for design and build contracts (ABT06). The student gains in-depth knowledge of interpreting drawings with associated documents and, based on these, sketching drainage systems and calculating pipe dimensions. The course also gives knowledge of systematic quality and environmental work in the industry. The goal of the course is to give in-depth knowledge of the design process from start to finish and knowledge of building technology for installers.

The purpose is to give the student skills to identify system solutions for drainage and tap water. The course gives the student knowledge of the applicable regulations and laws concerning construction contracts, procurement and contracting techniques, and contract law according to tender documents (AF, administrative regulations), general material and work descriptions (AMA), general conditions (AB04) and general conditions for design and build contracts (ABT06). The student gains in-depth knowledge of interpreting drawings with associated documents and, based on these, sketching drainage systems and calculating pipe dimensions. The course also gives knowledge of systematic quality and environmental work in the industry. The goal of the course is to give in-depth knowledge of the design process from start to finish and knowledge of building technology for installers.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can identify system solutions for drainage and tap water in different types of premises.
  • You have knowledge of the regulations and laws concerning construction contracts (AF, AMA, AB04, ABT06).
  • You can interpret drawings, sketch drainage systems and calculate pipe dimensions.
  • You have knowledge of systematic quality and environmental work in the industry.
  • You have in-depth knowledge of the design process from start to finish.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. System solutions for drainage and tap water

    Solutions adapted for commercial kitchens, office buildings and housing.

  2. Construction contract law

    Regulations and contract law: AF, AMA, AB04 and ABT06.

  3. Drawing interpretation and calculation

    Interpreting drawings and calculating pipe dimensions for drainage systems.

  4. The design process

    The whole process from project start to a finished building technology solution.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at YH students training to become HVAC and plumbing installers.

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