Executive Training Course (1-Day)

MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION & CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

» Qualified for 7 PDUs by PE Board

Course Background

Mechanical Ventilation (MV) and Air Conditioning (A/C) systems are complex mechanical systems.

MV is used to introduce fresh outside air into buildings, circulate air within buildings and, remove odours and moisture in buildings. Air conditioning (A/C) on the other hand conditions/alters the properties of air to provide indoor environments conducive to human comfort and production processes therein.

MV and AC systems must be maintained to ensure proper functioning. Poor indoor air quality caused by maintenance neglect can affect the health and productivity of workers; inability of the systems to perform optimally will also mean higher energy bills.

Course Objectives

The course will provide working knowledge and an understanding of the following aspects of MV and AC systems and, system performance and maintenance:

• System Fundaments & Environmental Comfort  
• Types of Systems and Working Principles 
• System Components and Life Spans
• Maintenance Requirements: Regulatory & Routine

• Course Programme

1. Mechanical Ventilation Systems

• Functional Overview of System 
•  Types of MV Systems and How They Work 
• Typical Components of Systems
• Regulations on Installation: Car Parks, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Smoke Stops, Fire-Fighting Lobbies, Exit Staircases
• Component Life Spans & Maintenance Requirements 

2. Air Conditioning Systems

• Functional Overview of System
• Types of AC Systems and How They Work  
• Central AC Systems:  Air Cooled Systems(Components, Working Principles & Energy Issues), Water Cooled Systems(Components, Working Principles & Energy Issues)
• Component Life Spans & Maintenance Requirements

Course Leaders
Er. Chan Peng Kong

Mr Chan Peng Kong graduated in 1981 from the National University of Singapore with a Degree in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, First Class Honours and was presented with the PEB Gold Medal by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore. In addition, he was also awarded the Faculty of Engineering Annual Book Prize and Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Scholarship. He was conferred a Degree in Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) in June 1985. Mr Chan has extensive experience in co-ordination and management of projects with broad-based responsibility on M&E building services design development, codes review and authorities submissions. He presently has his own professional practice which provides Consulting Engineering Services to the building industry and is also a Registered Inspector (M&E) with the Singapore Civil Defence Force for fire safety works.

Er. Patrick Foong Keng Yuen 

Er. Patrick Foong is the founder and Managing Director of Singapore Green Engineers Pte Ltd. Er. Foong holds a first class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from King’s College London and an M.Sc. in Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Er. Foong is one of the notable engineers who carried out energy-efficient retrofits to existing chiller plants and facilities using various energy performance contracting models since 90’s. He is the winner of the 2014 BCA-SGBC Green Engineer of the Year award and a nominated Industry Ambassador for Sustainability by BCA. He is a Registered Inspector (M&E), Qualified Energy Services Specialist (QuESS), Registered Energy Auditor, Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) and Green Mark Professional. Er. Foong is also a Specialist Professional Engineer for Lifts & Escalators.

Course Dates
Thursday 2 Dec 2021 / Tuesday 15 Feb 2022 / Tuesday 12 Apr 2022

Course Fees
$615 nett per person. Course fees includes full colour course documentation and refreshments at tea breaks. 

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory. NTUC members may claim up to $250 under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). 

Course Accreditation and Certificate of Attendance

The course has been approved for 7 PDU units under the PE Board Continuing Professional Development programme. Attendance certificates will be issued; they may also be suitable for meeting the CPD requirements of other relevant professional bodies not operating a CPD course accreditation system.

Who should attend
The course will benefit those who have a vested interest in buildings including:

• Developers
• Building Owners
• Government Officials
• Architects
• Engineers
• Project Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Contractors/Sub-Contractors/Suppliers
• Property Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Maintenance Managers
• Management Corporations
• Town Councils
• and Others

Cancellations
Cancellations made one week before the scheduled commencement date of the course will be subjected to an administrative fee of $100.00. The full fee of $615.00 will be payable thereafter for any cancellation; substitutions can be made at any time.

Registration & Enquiries
Mr Ken Chew
Tel: 6563 4166
Fax: 6563 4156
E-mail: exectrg@recc.com.sg

Please note:
It may be necessary for reasons beyond RECC’s control, to change the content and timing of the programme and the identity of the course leader/s.