Single Subject Certification in
Introduction to
BIM for Building
Services Engineers
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
KEY INFORMATION
NATIONAL FRAMEWORK LEVEL
6
LYIT CODE
BIMS_CC601
DURATION
1 Semester (September –
December)
TIME
Monday 1.30 pm -5.30 pm
1.
Prepare, render and present a 3D model of a building.
2.
Produce, present and annotate 2D drawings from a 3D Revit
for 13 weeks
model
3.
Produce a portfolio of drawings using Revit.
4.
Create presentation graphics and renderings
5.
Understand the BIM workflow methodology and project
6.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Basic CAD skills desirable
collaboration.
FOLLOW-ON COURSES
Produce a schedule.
 This is a stand-alone 5 credit
module.
 A second module in BIM for
Architectural Technology may be
offered in Semester 2 (February
– May) with both modules
combined leading to a 10 credit
minor award.
 The module will give an
introduction to the BIM software
Revit Architecture and Revit
MEP.
 Students who progress to full
time programmes in
the
department will gain exemptions
in the Elementary CAD module or
similar (see www.lyit.ie/fulltimecourse/
civilengineeringandconstruction )
INDICATIVE CONTENT:
1. Introduction to Building
Information Modelling and the
Revit environment.
 User interface
 Creating and saving project
files;
 Instance and type properties
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5
Timetabled hours per week/
Independent learning
Lectures
0
Tutorials
0
Studio practicals
4
Independent learning
3
Total
7
DESCRIPTION:
This
is
an
introductory
module
in
Building
Information Modelling (BIM) for Building Services
Engineers using Revit Architecture and Revit MEP
software. Assessment is by 100% Continuous
Assessment throughout the term.
Managing views, dimensioning
and annotating
Creating/duplicating new
views, elevations, floor plans,
sections and callouts.
Understanding visibility
graphics
Temporary and permanent
dimensions
Legends and keynotes, tags
Presentation tools, schedules
and quantities
 Room & area analysis
 Camera views and
walkthroughs
 Component schedules and
materials take-off
FEE
5. Buildings Services design
 Introduction to building
services design using Revit
MEP
Head of Department of Civil Engineering & Construction
074 9186403
anne.boner@lyit.ie
6.

Clash Detection
Constructability study using
Navisworks
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Printing
Sheets and e- plots
7.
8.
Modelling and Editing Tools
Creating and editing gridlines
and levels, naming views
Creating and editing: walls,
curtain walls, roofs, floors,
ceilings and stairs.
Placing components:
windows, doors, building
services and structural
elements.
Editing parameters
Editing Tools - Align, copy,
move, split, trim, extend,
rotate, array, mirror, pin
Family manipulation (type
and instance parameters)
No of
(ECTS)
credit
s
Collaboration
Collaboration with Revit
Structure and Revit MEP.
 Exporting, importing and
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€246.
FURTHER INFORMATIONINFORMATION
Ms Anne Boner