Overview
The unit provides an introduction to: energy management systems and strategies for non-residential buildings; ventilation strategies, including the principles of air-conditioning and ventilation systems, an understanding of flow analysis for natural ventilation, and the plant and ducting requirements for air-conditioning installations; fire services for commercial class buildings under the Building Code of Australia; communication and security systems in non-residential buildings; storage requirements for fuels such as gas and diesel; transportation systems including escalators and moving walkways, and lifts (electric and electro-hydraulic), including safety and regulatory issues; and building services maintenance and management strategies and procedures. Students will develop an understanding of energy, ventilation, and fire safety strategies for commercial-class buildings (as outlined in the Building Code of Australia). In addition, students will be introduced to communication, transportation, and building services maintenance requirements. N.B. Students should have completed introductory studies in building services to ensure an adequate level of entry knowledge.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prereq: BLAR11043
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student feedback both formal and informal
The minor assessments are only worth a small % but have a hurdle you must pass. There are too many assignments, most units only have 3.
The unit will be amended to contain only 3 written assessments with only the third having a hurdle.
- Analyse energy management strategies, including economic assessment principles and the role of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
- Synthesise the principles, design requirements, and performance considerations of air-conditioning and ventilation systems, including natural ventilation flow, plant layouts, and ducting configurations
- Critically evaluate fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, and evaluate the storage and handling requirements for flammable and combustible liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations
- Assess the functions, regulatory requirements, and maintenance needs of communication systems, security systems, and vertical transportation systems, including lifts, escalators, and moving walkways.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||
| 2 - Case Study - 50% | ||||
| 3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microsoft Office or equivalent software
- Webcam and headset
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
h.khan@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 09 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Topic 1 Energy management and efficiency
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 16 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Topic 2 Energy efficiency regulations in commercial building services
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 23 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Topic 3 Ventilation systems and services
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 30 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Topic 4 Ventilation strategies
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 06 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Topic 5 Lighting services
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 13 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Topic 6 Electrical systems and lighting services compliance
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 1 Due.
Assessment 1 Written (30%) Due: Week 6 Thursday (16 Apr 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 20 Apr 2026Module/Topic
No scheduled class
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 27 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Topic 7 Water and hydraulic services
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 04 May 2026Module/Topic
Topic 8 Fire protection and fire fighting services
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 11 May 2026Module/Topic
Topic 9 Storage and handling for flammable and combustible fuels
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 18 May 2026Module/Topic
Topic 10 Transportation systems and services
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 25 May 2026Module/Topic
Topic 11 Communication and security services
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 01 Jun 2026Module/Topic
Topic 12 Building maintenance and control systems
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 2 Due
Assessment 2 - Case Study (50%) Due: Week 12 Thursday (4 June 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Exam Week
Begin Date: 08 Jun 2026Module/Topic
ONLINE TEST: SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME TO BE ADVISED
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation/Exam Week
Begin Date: 15 Jun 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
This Assessment covers Weeks 1–6 topics (Energy management, energy regulations, ventilation, HVAC).
Mapped to LO1 and LO2, reflecting early-stage analytical and synthesising skills.
Assessment 1 consists of three to four structured response questions. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to analyse energy-management strategies (LO1) and synthesise core ventilation and air-conditioning principles (LO2).
AI ASSESSMENT SCALE - AI PLANNING
You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
Week 6 Thursday (16 Apr 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Submission must be via Turnitin
Week 7 Thursday (30 Apr 2026)
Review of the assessment will be returned within two weeks of the submission due date.
Your assessment submission must be in an electronic format.
Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions from the Assessment tab shown on the unit Moodle site. Your submission will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report. You must ensure that the work is your own or has been correctly referenced to the appropriate author(s), according to the CQU requirements. You will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.
The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:
Show clarity and succinctness of expression.
Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
Use and reference correctly supporting information.
Communicate using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Use graphs, illustrations, and other graphics to visually support your submission.
Demonstrate the core knowledge associated with this unit and show appropriate application of that knowledge.
- Analyse energy management strategies, including economic assessment principles and the role of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
- Synthesise the principles, design requirements, and performance considerations of air-conditioning and ventilation systems, including natural ventilation flow, plant layouts, and ducting configurations
2 Case Study
Case study requiring evaluation of Weeks 7–12 topics (fire systems, hazardous materials, communication, security, vertical transport, maintenance).
Mapped to LO3 and LO4, capturing higher-order evaluation of regulatory compliance and system functionality.
Students must acquire actual building plans from the local council and critically evaluate:
1. Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems (LO3)
2. Storage and handling of hazardous materials / LPG (LO3)
3. Vertical transportation systems (LO4)
4. Communication and security systems (LO4)
Each section includes explicit expectations regarding analysis (type of systems), regulatory references (NCC, AS, etc), and critical comparison with current codes. This structure ensures applied, context-rich learning and strengthens professional competency in system evaluation.
Further details are provided on the Moodle site.
A minimum score of 40% (20/50) is necessary to pass Assessment 2
AI ASSESSMENT SCALE - AI PLANNING
You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
Week 12 Thursday (4 June 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Submission through Moodle
Vacation/Exam Week Thursday (18 June 2026)
Review of the assessment will be returned within two weeks of the submission due date.
Your assessment submission must be in an electronic format.
Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions from the Assessment tab shown on the unit Moodle site. Your submission will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report. You must ensure that the work is your own or has been correctly referenced to the appropriate author(s), according to the CQU requirements. You will find further support material for this assessment on the unit Moodle site.
The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:
Show clarity and succinctness of expression.
Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
Use and reference correctly supporting information.
Communicate using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Use graphs, illustrations, and other graphics to visually support your submission.
Demonstrate the core knowledge associated with this unit and show appropriate application of that knowledge.
- Critically evaluate fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, and evaluate the storage and handling requirements for flammable and combustible liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations
- Assess the functions, regulatory requirements, and maintenance needs of communication systems, security systems, and vertical transportation systems, including lifts, escalators, and moving walkways.
3 Online Quiz(zes)
Assessment 3 is a scenario-based multiple-choice online quiz delivered during exam week. The quiz includes 20 MCQs and evaluates students’ broad conceptual understanding across all four learning outcomes, ensuring individual mastery and academic integrity.
SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME TO BE ADVISED
AI ASSESSMENT SCALE - NO AI
You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
Note: “This assessment is exempted from the 72-hour submission grace period and must be completed by the stated submission date/time”
1
Other
Exam Week Monday (8 June 2026) 11:45 pm AEST
SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME TO BE ADVISED- Completion via Moodle
Via Moodle
SEE MOODLE FOR DETAILS
- Analyse energy management strategies, including economic assessment principles and the role of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
- Synthesise the principles, design requirements, and performance considerations of air-conditioning and ventilation systems, including natural ventilation flow, plant layouts, and ducting configurations
- Critically evaluate fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, and evaluate the storage and handling requirements for flammable and combustible liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations
- Assess the functions, regulatory requirements, and maintenance needs of communication systems, security systems, and vertical transportation systems, including lifts, escalators, and moving walkways.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
