9 Energy Efficiency courses delivered Live Online

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional who works in and around the data centre and who has the responsibility to achieve and improve the availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Choose an optimum site for mission-critical data centre based on current and future needs? Describe all components that are important for high availability in a data centre and how to effectively setup the data centre? Name and apply the various industry standards? Describe the various technologies for UPS, fire suppression, cooling, monitoring systems, cabling standards, etc, and to select and apply them effectively to cost-efficiently enhance the high-availability of the data centre.? Review the electrical distribution system to avoid costly downtime? Enhance cooling capabilities and efficiency in the data centre by using existing and new techniques and technologies for the increased cooling requirements of the future? Design a highly reliable and scalable network architecture and learn how to ensure installers apply proper testing techniques? Create effective maintenance contracts with equipment suppliers ensuring the best return on investment? Setup effective data centre monitoring ensuring the right people get the right message? Ensure proper security measures, both procedural and technical, are established to safeguard your company's valuable information in the data centre The course will address how to setup and improve key aspects such as power, cooling, security, cabling, safety, etc., to ensure a high available data centre. It will also address key operations and maintenance aspects. THE DATA CENTRE, IT?S IMPORTANCE AND CAUSES FOR DOWNTIME DATA CENTRE STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES DATA CENTRE LOCATION, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION * Selecting appropriate sites and buildings and how to avoid pitfalls Various components of an effective data centre and supporting facilities setup RAISED FLOOR/SUSPENDED CEILING * Uniform, concentrated and rolling load definitions Applicable standards Raised Floor guidelines Signal Reference Grid, grounding of racks Disability act and regulations Suspended ceiling usage and requirements LIGHT * Standards Light fixture types and placement Emergency lighting, Emergency Power Supply (EPS) POWER INFRASTRUCTURE * Power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level ATS and STS systems Redundancy levels and techniques Three-phase and single-phase usage Power distribution options within the computer room Power cabling versus bus bar trunking Bonding versus grounding Common Mode Noise and isolation transformers Distribution boards, form factors and IP-protection grades Power quality guidelines Real power versus apparent power How to size and calculate load in the data centre Generators Static and dynamic UPS systems, selection criteria, how they operate and energy efficiency option Battery types, correct selection and testing Thermo-graphics ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS * Electrical fields and magnetic fields definitions and units of measurements Sources of EMF Effects of EMF on human health and equipment (H)EMP Standards EMF shielding solutions EQUIPMENT RACKS * Rack standards, properties and selection criteria Security considerations Power rail/strip options COOLING INFRASTRUCTURE * Temperature and humidity recommendations Cooling measurement units and conversion rates Sensible and latent heat definitions Differences between comfort and precision cooling Overview of different air conditioner technologies Raised floor versus non-raised floor cooling Placement of air conditioner units and limitations to be observed Supplemental cooling options Cold aisle/hot aisle containment WATER SUPPLY * Importance of water supply and application areas Backup water supply techniques DESIGNING A SCALABLE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE * The importance of a Structured Cabling System Planning considerations Copper and Fiber cable technology and standards ANSI/TIA-942 Cabling hierarchy and recommendations Testing and verification SAN storage cabling Network redundancy Building-to-building connectivity Network monitoring system requirements FIRE SUPPRESSION * Standards for fire suppression Detection systems Various total flooding fire suppression techniques and systems, their benefits and disadvantages Handheld extinguishers Signage and safety Regulatory requirements and best practices DATA CENTRE MONITORING * Data centre monitoring requirements EMS versus BMS Water leak detection systems Notification options and considerations OPERATIONAL SECURITY AND SAFETY PRACTICES * Data centre security layers Physical, infrastructure and organisational security Safety measures and essential signage LABELLING * Choosing a labelling scheme Recommended labelling practices Network labelling DOCUMENTATION * How to setup proper documentation Document management policies and procedures CLEANING * Cleaning practices for the data centre MTBF/MTTR * Standards and definitions Calculation models The ?real? value MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS/SLA/OLA EXAM: CERTIFIED DATA CENTRE PROFESSIONAL ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is an IT, facilities or data centre operations professional working in and around the data centre and having the responsibility to achieve and improve high-availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Understand the design life cycle of data centres and the stages involved? Discuss the data centre requirements in great level of detail with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure that these requirements are met? Validate design plans, quotes and offers proposed by vendors/contractors? Understand redundancy levels for both the data centre design/setup and maintenance? Understand the various building considerations such as bullet proofing, mitigation of seismic activity, fire ratings and thermal stability? Understand how to install a raised floor that meets requirements, avoiding misalignment, level differences and leakage? Understand how to read a Single Line Electrical Diagram to identify and avoid the most common design issues? Choose the correct UPS and parallel configuration, learn and avoid classic parallel installation mistakes? Understand how to calculate battery banks, validate offered configurations to ensure they meet requirements? Understand what distance to keep to avoid EMF issues for human safety and equipment disturbances? Understand the fundamental cooling setup, CFM, Delta-T and other important factors? Understand contamination factors and limitations? Understand full details of fire suppression options, how to calculate gas content and verify installations? Understand how to measure data centre energy efficiency and how to improve it The course will bring participants to the level of a suitable sparring partner with suppliers. They will be able to verify offers provided by vendors for correctness, effectiveness and efficiency. DATA CENTRE DESIGN/LIFE CYCLE OVERVIEW * Overview of the phases of a data centre life cycle Planning, re-alignment and continuous improvement STANDARDS AND RATING LEVEL DEFINITIONS * Rating level history Difference between Uptime and TIA-942 Rating level definitions Redundancy options (N+1), 2N, 2(N+1) Concurrent Maintainability/Compartmentalisation Example configurations Substation and feed requirements Maintenance options Operational processes guidelines/standards Skill development BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS * Building location considerations Floor and hanging loads requirements Fire rating for walls and glass Blast protection Bullet proofing Forced entry protection ADVANCED RAISED FLOOR & SUSPENDED CEILING * Raised floor installation guidelines Techniques to install a proper and leveled raised access floor Common mistakes Choosing the right tiles and their locations Seismic-mitigating floor constructions Choosing the correct suspended ceiling ADVANCED POWER * Power infrastructure layout; Formulas which you should know for the data centre Single Line Electrical diagrams; how to read to ensure key components are present for protection Over current protection devices (MCB/MCCB/VCB/ACB/Fuses) definitions and what to use where Earth Leakage devices (RCB/RCD/ELCB/GFCI/ALCI/RCBO), definitions and what to use where Sizing of protective components Lightning strikes and surge protection devices (TVSS/SPD), how they operate, where to use and how to install Power cabling and cable run considerations PDU/DB setup and minimum requirements Generators; Generator types: Standy/Prime/Continuous Component make up and functions Fuel storage and calculation Paralleling of gen-sets Generator room/area requirements UPS Systems; Required specifications for UPS systems How to read data sheets and select the correct UPS Requirements for parallel configurations and avoid pitfalls such as single point of failures How parallel installation should be done, classic mistakes made by installers and how to avoid these Harmonic Filters; Active/Passive filters and their application Battery Banks; Battery bank terminology Designing battery banks, how to calculate, and double check the battery bank to be installed Battery charging pitfalls and ensuring the right charger is being installed and used Using parallel battery banks; how to properly install them, limitations and risks when using batteries in parallel How to test batteries correctly and make decisions on cell/block or string replacement Battery casing choices; ABS, V0, V1, V2 Alternative energy storage; flywheel, re-usable cell, compressed air UPS, etc. ADVANCED ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS * Sources of EMF Difference between single, three phase and bus-bar EMF Options available to measure EMF and how to interpret the results from single-axes and composite measurements Guidance on safe distance for equipment and humans Calculation of EMF attenuation factor for shielding material permeability and saturation factors ADVANCED COOLING * Important definitions; dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew-point, RH, sensible and latent heat Psychometric chart and ASHRAE recommendations Environmental class definitions and thermal specifications Temperature/humidity measurements guideline Heat dissipation methods Altitude impact on temperature intake to ICT equipment Floor plan setup for effective cooling Differences in tile surface and supporting structure and the air-flow performance impact Rack door construction and the flow performance impact Equipment Delta-T and its impact Optimising air flow Thermal units conversions Calculations for air volume displacement (CFM/CMH) Cooling capacity calculations Air-conditioning selection De- / humidifying options Air conditioning efficiency SHR impact on cost saving Efficiency indicator New cooling principle and techniques (Submerged, VSD/VRF/ECF/water- and air side economisers) Redundancy guidelines for air-conditioners avoiding classic misconceptions and mistakes for meeting ANSI/TIA-942 compliant designs Installation requirements Connections to fire panel and EPO Commissioning of air conditioners Set points and calibration CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) ADVANCED FIRE PROTECTION * The fire triangle and elements to stop a fire Detection systems in detail (VESDA, VIEW, smoke sensors) Considerations for installation of sensors Proper testing of smoke sensors Water based systems i.e. deluge, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action and why most of them don't work and how to detect this Details on Inert and Halocarbon systems and how to select the correct system for your data centre How to calculate the gas content ensuring the appropriate level is installed to suppress the fire including safety considerations Other requirements for gas systems such as release times, hold times, pipe install requirements and other important factors Requirements for the fire detection panel Installation verification, methods, what to check and how New advanced fire suppression technologies DESIGN AND INSTALL SCALABLE NETWORKING CABLING SYSTEM * ANSI/TIA942 cabling structure topology ToR, EoR Design Intelligent patching systems Installation best practice such as routing, bending radius, separation from power, containment fill ratio, fiber link loss calculator, bonding and grounding requirement Standard for telecommunications labeling and administration ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL * Acoustic noise effects, regulations, specifications and limits Data centre contaminations and classifications Measurements, standards and limits Preventive measures and avoidance DATA CENTRE EFFICIENCY * Business drivers to go Green High-availability or Green? Green guidelines and standards How to measure it and what are acceptable numbers compared to the general industry PUE classes defined by Green Grid and issues with PUE Techniques for saving energy in all parts of the data centre i.e. application/system level, cooling, power distribution MOCK EXAM EXAM: CERTIFIED DATA CENTRE SPECIALIST

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Participants must possess a valid data centre training certificate such as CDCP or any other approved equivalent. Please submit a copy of your certificate for verification upon registration for the CTDC course. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:1. Learn to properly comprehend and apply the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard requirements and guidelines2. Understand the proper intent of the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard to avoid both over- and/or under-investment3. Align the selection of redundancy levels and infrastructure investments to the business requirements.4. Understand the criteria and requirements for a high-availability data centre design and how to effectively establish the data centre from the perspective of the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard5. Understand how the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard relates to various worldwide standards This course, the participant will learn how to design an ANSI/TIA-942 compliant data centre. It will provide a clear understanding of the requirements of the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard and possible implementation variations. INTRODUCTION TO DATA CENTRE FACILITIES * About the ANSI/TIA-942 * Life of the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard * Relation to other standards * Architectural * Electrical * Mechanical * Telecommunication * Areas under scope * High level redundancy definitions * Redundancy options (N, N+1 etc.) * Fault tolerant * Concurrent maintainability * Compartmentalisation * Examples of redundancy levels DATA CENTRE SPACE PLANNING DATA CENTRE TOPOLOGIES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY ARCHITECTURAL * Site selection * Parking * Multi-tenant building * Building construction * Vapor barrier * Roofing * Floor loading * Raised flooring * Suspended/drop ceiling * Hanging load * Seismic BUILDING SECURITY & SAFETY * Security * CCTV * Staffing * Bullet/ballistic proofing * Lighting * Safety * - Signage BUILDING AND ROOM ACCESS * Security checkpoints * Entry lobby * Doors and windows * Exit corridors * Shipping and receiving areas ROOM/AREA DESIGN REQUIREMENTS * Administrative offices * Security offce * Operations centre * Restroom and break room * UPS/Battery rooms * Generator and fuel storage area * Computer room ELECTRICAL * Utility power * - Substation * - Feed requirements * - Self-generation * HT/HV switch gear * Generator and fuel supply * LT/LV switch gear * - ATS * - Alternatives to ATS * UPS and batteries * PDU * STS * Grounding * Surge protection * EPO * Central power monitoring * Load banks * Testing * Equipment maintenance * - Preventive maintenance * - Facility training programs MECHANICAL * Environmental design * - Temperature and humidity requirements * - Contamination * - Sources * - Clean air * - Pressurisation * - Radio sources * - Vibration * - Water ingress * Water cooled systems * - Heat rejection * - Chilled water system * - Condenser water? * - Make up water * Air cooled systems * HVAC control systems * Plumbing * - Pipe routing * Fire suppression * Water leak detection TELECOMMUNICATIONS * Network topology * Redundancy level design * Media and connectors * Cabling pathways * Detailed cabling design considerations * Administration and labeling * Cable testing * Data centre fabrics EXAM: CERTIFIED TIA-942 DESIGN CONSULTANT * Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING (VILT)  Electrical machines, mainly power transformers and electric motors are critical equipment that run production, and it must operate without any abnormalities. A wide variety of tests and standards have been developed to assist manufacturers and users of motors and transformer winding, assess the condition of the electrical insulation. The objective of this training course is to provide an understanding of power transformers and electric motors, their materials, components, and how they operate. It will also emphasize the importance of transformer life management, especially for those transformers and electric motors which have been in operation for than 10 years. The course will address in detail all aspects related to transformer principles, calculations, operation, testing and maintenance. Training Objectives This course aims to provide participants with the understanding of the fundamentals and constructional features of power transformers and electric motors, with particular reference to the design, testing, operation and maintenance of transformers in power systems. Delegates will gain a detailed appreciation of the following: * Practical solutions for specifying, operating and maintaining power transformers and electric motors in a utility or plant environment * Comprehensive understanding of principles, protection, maintenance and troubleshooting of power transformers and electric motors * The necessary safe procedures relating to transformer operation and related circuitry * Understand the principles of operation of the transformer and electric motors * Identify the different features of power transformers and electric motors * Appreciate the principles of transformer design, ratings, winding, core structure and materials, insulation and cooling methods, insulation and lifetime * Utilize thermal limits and loading guides of transformers * Analyze transformer and electric motors failure modes Target Audience * Engineers of all disciplines * Managers * Technicians * Maintenance personnel * Other technical individuals Course Level * Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT will be delivered online in 4 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 1 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Additionally, some self-study will be requested. Participants are invited but not obliged to bring a short presentation (10 mins max) on a practical problem they encountered in their work. This will then be explained and discussed during the VILT. A short test or quiz will be held at the end the course. Trainer Our key expert is actively involved in electrical inspections, energy audits, energy efficiency and technical consultation for M&E activities for industrial and commercial sectors. He is involved in testing and commissioning works of factory substations of up to 132kV system. He previously worked for Jimah coal-fired power plant in Port Dickson for 9 years with his last position being Electrical Maintenance Section Head. He was involved in the commissioning of coal-fired power plant mainly with 500kV generator transformer, 934 MVA generator, and up to 33kV MV motors and switchgear panels. Our key expert has managed the maintenance team to perform routine maintenance activities (together with supporting tools such as motor lube oil analysis, infrared thermography analysis, transformer oil analysis) & electrical troubleshooting and plant outages for critical and non-critical equipment. Besides that, our key expert has published several IEEE conference papers and journals such as: * (2009). Effectiveness of auxiliary system monitoring & continuous hydrogen scavenging operation on hydrogen-cooled generator at power plant. In Energy and Environment, 2009. ICEE 2009. 3rd International Conference on (pp. 151-160). IEEE. * (2010). Study on electric motor mass unbalance based on vibration monitoring analysis technique. In Mechanical and Electrical Technology (ICMET), 2010 2nd International Conference on (pp. 539-542). IEEE. * (2012). Re-Design of AC Excitation Busduct based on Infrared (IR) Thermography: Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) data analysis. eMaintenance, 101. * (2016). Energy Saving Studies for a University Campus: An Educational-Based Approach, 3rd International Conference on Language, Education, Humanities and Innovation 2016. * 'Grid-tied photovoltaic and battery storage systems with Malaysian electrcity tariff - A review on maximum demand shaving.' Energies 10.11 (2017): 1884 * 'Techno-Economic Optimization of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Systems Based on Maximum Demand Reduction (MDRed) Modelling in Malaysia.' Energies 12.18 (2019): 3531 POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING (VILT) Hydrogen will play an increasingly critical role in the future of energy system as it moves forward to supplement and potentially replace fossil fuels in the long run. Offshore wind offers a clean and sustainable renewable resource for green hydrogen production. However, it can also be volatile and presents inherent risks that need to be managed. Even though offshore production of hydrogen has yet to achieve a high state of maturity, many current projects are already dealing with the conditions and effects of offshore production of hydrogen and are grappling with the technological requirements and necessary gas transportation with grid integration. This 2 half-day Virtual Instructor Lead Training (VILT) course will examine the technological options for on-site production of hydrogen by electrolysis (onshore or offshore directly at the platform) as well as the transport of hydrogen (pipeline or ship). This VILT course will also explore the economic considerations and the outlook on future market opportunities. There will be exercises for the participants to work on over the two half-days. This course is delivered in partnership with Fraunhofer IEE. Training Objectives By the end of this VILT course, participants will be able to: * Understand the technological attributes and options for green hydrogen production based on electricity from offshore wind. * Explore the associated economic analysis for offshore wind hydrogen production, including CAPEX, OPEX, LCOE and LCOH * Identify the critical infrastructure and technical configuration required for offshore green hydrogen including transportation networks and grid connectivity * Learn from recent findings from current Research & Development projects concerning the differences between onshore and offshore hydrogen production. Target Audience This VILT course is intended: * Renewable energy developers and operators * Offshore oil & gas operators * Energy transport and marine operators * Energy policy makers and regulators * IPPs and power utilities Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 2 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 2 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (8 hours in total). Trainer Trainer 1: Your expert course leader is Director of Energy Process Technology Division at the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology, IEE. The research activities of the division link the areas of energy conversion processes and control engineering. The application fields covered are renewable energy technologies, energy storage systems and power to gas with a strong focus on green hydrogen. From 2006 - 2007, he worked as a research analyst of the German Advisory Council on Global Change, WBGU, Berlin. He has extensive training experience from Bachelor and Master courses at different universities as well as in the context of international training activities - recently on hydrogen and PtX for partners in the MENA region and South America. He holds a University degree (Diploma) in Physics, University of Karlsruhe (KIT). Trainer 2: Your expert course leader is Deputy Head of Energy Storage Department at Fraunhofer IEE. Prior to this, he was the director of the Grid Integration Department at SMA Solar Technology AG, one of the world's largest manufacturers of PV power converters. Before joining SMA, he was manager of the Front Office System Planning at Amprion GmbH (formerly RWE TSO), one of the four German transmission system operators. He holds a Degree of Electrical Engineering from the University of Kassel, Germany. In 2003, he finished his Ph.D. (Dr.-Ing.) on the topic of wind power forecasting at the Institute of Solar Energy Supply Technology (now known as Fraunhofer IEE) in Kassel. In 2004, he started his career at RWE TSO with a main focus on wind power integration and congestion management. He is Chairman of the IEC SC 8A 'Grid Integration of Large-capacity Renewable Energy (RE) Generation' and has published several papers about grid integration of renewable energy source and forecasting systems on books, magazines, international conferences and workshops. Trainer 3: Your expert course leader is Deputy Director of the Energy Process Technology division and Head of the Renewable Gases and Bio Energy Department at Fraunhofer IEE. His work is mainly focused on the integration of renewable gases and bioenergy systems into the energy supply structures. He has been working in this field since more than 20 years. He is a university lecturer in national and international master courses. He is member of the scientific advisory council of the European Biogas Association, member of the steering committee of the Association for Technology and Structures in Agriculture, member of the International Advisory Committee (ISAC) of the European Biomass Conference and member of the scientific committees of national bioenergy conferences. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Darmstadt, Germany. He received his Doctoral degree on the topic of aerothermodynamics of gas turbine combustion chambers. He started his career in renewable energies in 2001, with the topic of biogas fired micro gas turbines. Trainer 4: Your expert course leader has an M. Sc. and she joined Fraunhofer IEE in 2018. In the Division of Energy Process Technology, she is currently working as a Research Associate on various projects related to techno-economic analysis of international PtX projects and advises KfW Development Bank on PtX projects in North Africa. Her focus is on the calculation of electricity, hydrogen and derivative production costs (LCOE, LCOH, LCOA, etc) based on various methods of dynamic investment costing. She also supervises the development of models that simulate different PtX plant configurations to analyze the influence of different parameters on the cost of the final product, and to find the configuration that gives the lowest production cost. She received her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the HAWK in Göttingen and her Master's degree in renewable energy and energy efficiency at the University of Kassel. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

The importance of building services to the success of an organisation has never been greater and continues to grow. Developers and occupiers are becoming more aware of the contribution that building services make to the well being of occupants and hence their perception of the quality of the working environment. Those involved with the design, construction, maintenance and operation will increasingly be required to deliver building services that demonstrable contribution to the occupier's business. Energy efficiency, carbon management and occupant satisfaction depend substantially on the way building services are designed, managed and operated. To optimise these aspects, an informed strategic approach is essential. Tried and tested techniques and processes are available that, when applied holistically, will deliver substantial benefits. This course reviews best practice in the area and inspires participants to ensure that building services perform at their optimal level. To provide a better understanding of how building services can be designed, managed and operated to: * Maximise occupant comfort, satisfaction and wellbeing * Add value and contribute to the success of the business of the occupier * Improve health safety * Reduce operating cost, energy use, carbon emissions and environmental impact * Optimise cost and value * Provide strategies for continuous improvement and sustainable operation 1 BUILDING SERVICES FUNDAMENTALS * The function of services in commercial buildings and their importance to the core business 2 TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES FOR OPTIMISING COST AND VALUE * Programmed operation evaluation * Continuous commissioning * Lifetime product management * Performance-based service * Energy efficiency and the scope for environmental improvement 3 MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE AND PREPARING THE STRATEGY * Motivating decision-makers * Empowering those who have to deliver the results * Managing business risk 4 STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING RESULTS * Ensuring that rich and robust feedback is available to support continuous improvement and strategy enhancement * When to get feedback * Why * How * What to do with it 5 CASE HISTORIES AND 'AIR TIME' * Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants * Course review * Close

To provide a fundamental understanding of building services in the context of: * The working environment * The success of the core business * The health and safety of the occupants * Operating cost and environmental impact * The optimisation of cost and value * Strategies for continuous improvement DAY ONE 1 BUILDING SERVICES FUNDAMENTALS * The function of services in commercial buildings and their importance to the core business * Electrical services * Lighting * Heating * Ventilation and air conditioning * Lifts * Water * Understanding IT and communication systems * Practical exercises 2 THE PROVISION OF COMFORT AND SAFETY * Statutory requirements * Health and safety legislation * Control of contractors * Risk assessment * Fire precautions * Legionella, sick building and other risks * Business requirements * Understanding user requirements * Matching systems to business needs * Practical exercises 3 GETTING THE DESIGN RIGHT * What the FM needs to know about design and its procurement * Successful space planning * Relationship between services, space planning and design * Getting the brief right * Supplier selection and management * Practical exercises DAY TWO 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE * Why maintain? * Maintenance contracts * Input and output specifications * Resource options * Contracts - principal elements * Tendering - key steps * Selection criteria * Operational criteria * Maintenance trends * Performance-based service provision * Input and output specifications * KPIs and thresholds * Risk containment * Value-add opportunities * Performance contract strategy * Practical exercises 5 CONTINGENCY PLANNING * Being ready for the unexpected * Identifying and reducing risk * Internal risks * External risks * Identifying threats at your site * Managing risk * Protective systems * Occupier obligations * Fire management * Testing * Practical exercises 6 COMMISSIONING SERVICES SYSTEMS * Physical commissioning * Common problems * Typical costs * Commissioning stages * Continuous commissioning * Energy efficiency and the scope for environmental improvement * Practical exercises 7 SATISFYING THE OCCUPANTS * Obtaining and responding to feedback * When to get feedback * Why * How * What to do with it * Practical exercises 8 'AIR TIME' * Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants * Course review * Close

AIM The Alternative Energy Technology Course is a practically based alternative energy course designed to give participants an understanding of alternative energy options and provide them with that practical knowledge and skills to build solar to electric and wind to electric systems at a foundation level.  The course is designed to be of benefit to people either working or intending to work as:- Alternative Energy Installers or anyone just wishing to gain practical knowledge of Practical Alternative Energy Systems. DURATION AND SCHEDULE The Alternative Energy Technology commences on Monday 29th April at 7.00pm and takes place from 7.00pm – 10.00pm every Monday and Wednesday evening for the duration of the 5-week Course. A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement. ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS? The course will be delivered through blended training consisting of 10 online virtual classroom sessions. The 10th and last session will involve the written examination and assessments. During the virtual classroom sessions, Trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning). In preparation for this, we plan to have a quick informal free online meeting prior to course commencement for about an hour just to make sure that people get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the different alternative energy systems * Demonstrate a knowledge of the operation of a wide range of electronic components and circuits and their applications in Alternative Energy Systems * Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters * Build a simple photovoltaic to electric system * Build a simple wind to electric system * Effectively connect up, test and fault-find system elements COURSE CONTENT * Alternative Energy: – Introduction, terminology, types and applications * Using technology to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs * Advantages and disadvantages of the various types of alternative energy including Solar Thermal Energy, Hydro Energy, Biomass Energy, Geothermal Heating. * Terms: – Source, Renewable, Sustainable, Photovoltaic, Carbon neutral, Active/Passive * Sustainability Issues, Health & Safety and Environmental precautions. * Introduction to Electronics: – Electric Current, OHMS Law, Insulation, Conduction, Kilowatt-hours, and related power calculations and formulae. Fuses and trip switches. Wiring techniques. Practical uses of commonly used components e.g. diodes, relays, transformers * Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters, Battery Test Meters. * Inverters; – types, uses, ratings, calculations, connection s * Connections to electrical devices * Calculating loads and selecting battery ampere-hour capacity * Construct, test and fault find a Wind energy harnessing system * Construct, test and fault find a Solar energy harnessing system * Determine using online data sources the effective performance of systems at different global locations and seasonal variations * Sustainable and Energy Efficient Building Design * Relevant standards and issues, Changing technology and keeping updated CERTIFICATION On completion of the Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate stating the Grade obtained, be it: PASS, CREDIT or DISTINCTION. PASS = 50% – 64%. CREDIT = 65 – 79%. DISTINCTION = 80% – 100%.

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Course Outline for Twinmotion Real-time 3D Architecture Visualization: Module 1: Twinmotion Introduction * Explore the real-time 3D visualization capabilities of Twinmotion * Master efficient scene manipulation through the Twinmotion interface * Prepare 3D files for import and manage the workflow effectively Module 2: Materials and Realism Enhancement * Enhance scenes with realistic materials and elevate visual quality * Utilize videos as materials and apply glowing effects * Create grunge materials to add texture and realism * Employ the X-ray material for specific visualization needs Module 3: Landscape and Vegetation Integration * Integrate vegetation using Twinmotion's scatter, HQ trees, and growth features * Customize grass and utilize HQ vegetation assets for realistic landscapes * Create time-lapse effects for dynamic vegetation growth Module 4: Library and Object Management * Access the Twinmotion library for furniture and objects * Seamlessly import external 3D objects into your scenes * Obtain high-quality 3D assets from the internet and add them to your user library * Utilize BIM-objects for additional assets Module 5: Lighting and Animation Techniques * Work with various lighting options, including area light and volumetric light, to enhance scenes * Add animated characters and vehicles to infuse dynamism into your visuals * Incorporate construction vehicles and aircraft for realistic scenes Module 6: Volumes and Interactive Elements * Utilize volumes and the animator feature to create dynamic scenes * Implement urban elements and measurement tools for precision and accuracy Module 7: Nature and Weather Effects Utilization * Harness Twinmotion's nature features, such as physical sky and weather effects, to create lifelike outdoor scenes * Establish realistic lighting for outdoor environments * Add ocean effects to enhance water elements in your scenes Module 8: Advanced Rendering Techniques * Master rendering processes, from creating images to exporting panoramas and animations * Implement depth of field improvements to create visually captivating scenes * Create BIM motion virtual reality phases for immersive experiences * Utilize the Twinmotion presenter feature for seamless presentations Module 9: Final Project * Apply acquired knowledge and skills to complete a final rendering project in Twinmotion Download Twinmotion https://www.twinmotion.com â€º download [https://www.twinmotion.com/en-US/download] Learn how to download and install Twinmotion, the fast, easy real-time archvis tool. Learning Outcomes of Real-Time Rendering: * Efficient Scene Creation: Rapid development of immersive 3D environments using essential tools and techniques. * Realistic Material Application: Expertise in applying authentic textures and shaders for visually convincing scenes. * Dynamic Lighting: Understanding dynamic lighting effects for visually compelling, realistic scenes. * Interactive Elements: Integration of animations and dynamic objects for engaging user experiences. * Performance Optimization: Optimizing assets and scenes for smooth real-time rendering across diverse hardware. * Library Utilization: Efficient use of asset libraries to enhance scene complexity without compromising performance. * Visual Effects: Application of weather conditions, particle systems, and post-processing effects for stunning environments. * Collaborative Rendering: Mastering real-time collaborative rendering techniques for teamwork and live interactions. Future Trends in Real-Time Rendering: * Ray Tracing Advancements: Real-time ray tracing for realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections. * AI-Powered Rendering: AI-driven predictive rendering for faster, high-quality outcomes. * Immersive Experiences: Real-time rendering enabling immersive simulations in gaming, education, and architecture. * Cross-Platform Compatibility: Seamless experiences across devices, from gaming consoles to VR headsets. * Blockchain Integration: Blockchain tech ensuring asset authenticity and ownership verification. * Real-Time Cinematography: Revolutionizing film and animation with efficient real-time visual effects. * Environmental Sustainability: Focus on energy-efficient algorithms for reduced environmental impact. * Collaborative Design: Real-time rendering facilitating interactive design reviews and creative collaboration. Twinmotion Course: * Expertise in Real-Time Visualization: Develop mastery in Twinmotion, enabling the creation of captivating architectural environments in real-time. * Improved Design Communication: Enhance concept communication by utilizing dynamic visualizations, elevating the quality of design presentations. * Access to High-Quality Assets: Utilize an extensive library of premium assets to enrich scenes, adding realism and creativity to your projects. * Crafting Lifelike Environments: Learn to create realistic landscapes, water effects, weather conditions, and special effects, providing immersive and lifelike experiences. * Flexible Learning Options: Choose between in-person or live online sessions, ensuring a personalized and convenient learning experience tailored to your needs. * Lifetime Access and Support: Benefit from perpetual access to lesson recordings and receive continuous support through lifetime email assistance, allowing you to stay connected with knowledgeable instructors for ongoing guidance. Course Advantages: * Mastery of Real-Time Visualization: Acquire expertise in Twinmotion for creating captivating architectural environments. * Enhanced Design Communication: Improve concept communication through dynamic visualizations, elevating design presentations. * Abundant High-Quality Assets: Utilize an extensive library of top-notch assets, enriching scenes with realism and creativity. * Creation of Lifelike Environments: Craft realistic landscapes, water effects, weather conditions, and special effects for immersive experiences. * Flexible Learning Options: Choose between in-person or live online sessions, ensuring a personalized and convenient learning experience. * Lifetime Access and Support: Enjoy perpetual access to lesson recordings and receive continuous support through lifetime email assistance, staying connected with knowledgeable instructors.