MACRO ACTIVITY VIEW

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Macro Activity

HVAC systems design

Macro Activity Features
Framework
  • Design
Object
  • Technical building systems
Theory Field
  • Acoustics
  • Building physics
  • Data analytics
  • Economics
  • Heat transfer
  • Lighting
  • Statistics
  • Technology of materials
  • Thermodynamics
  • Electronics
  • Hydraulics
  • Metrology
Scale
  • Building component
  • Building sub‐ system
Criteria Constraints
  • Climatic
  • Cultural
  • Economical
  • Environmental
  • Legislative
  • Social
  • Standardization
Standard
  • EN 16798-3
  • EN 16798-1
  • ISO 11855
Implementation Context
  • European Union
  • Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • Italy
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
Related Profiles
 
Related Activities and Micro Activities
 
1. Air-conditioning systems design
2. Ventilation systems design
3. Hydronic systems design
4. Boilers design
5. Design of waste (excess) heat utilisation within the existing HVAC systems (key elements of the process integration)
6. Cooling systems design
7. Embedded radiant systems design
8. Heat pumps systems design
 
Related Knowledge, Skills and Competences
 
Knowledge
K10 Knowledge of current and forthcoming national and EU building energy legislation Basic
Advanced
K13 Knowledge of the CEN/CENELEC/ETSI/ISO/IEC standards for the sector, quality systems and main models Basic
Advanced
K14 Knowledge of efficiency and renewable energy programs and policies, both at the European and national level Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K17 Awareness of traditional and innovative energy efficiency measures and technologies that exploit renewable energy sources Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K19 Knowledge of the physical principles related to energy from production process to end-user consumption Basic
Advanced
K21 Knowledge of the energy unit conversion factors Basic
K22 Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K23 Knowledge of building service systems and their components Basic
Advanced
K25 Knowledge of thermo-hydraulic, electrical systems, sensors, monitoring and control systems and their components Basic
Advanced
K29 Knowledge of design and construction solutions for the optimization of new buildings and renovation of the existing buildings Basic
Advanced
K31 Knowledge of reporting techniques (auditing, certification, maintenance plans, BACS documentation, etc.) Basic
K32 Knowledge of techniques for detecting risk situations Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K33 Knowledge of requirements for off-site and on-site testing for selected systems and equipment Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K35 Knowledge of methods and tools for building energy modelling Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K37 Knowledge of process integration techniques and methods Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K43 Knowledge of compatible technical solutions for the energy refurbishment of historical buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K44 Knowlegde of principles of bioclimatic and passive systems in buildings including building orientation, thermal insulation, solar shading devices, openings size, free cooling, etc. Basic
Advanced
K45 Knowledge of the principles of high-energy efficiency buildings, including passive house, NZEB, ZEB etc. Basic
Advanced
K48 Knowledge of procedures for measurement of air infiltration in buildings, including blower-door test Basic
Advanced
K49 Knowledge of principles of indoor air quality in buildings, considering prescriptive and performance parameters Basic
Advanced
K50 Knowledge of design of BACS systems, integration with other control systems, including various protocols (Mbus, BACnet, Modbus, LON etc.) Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
Hard skills
HS6 To be able to carry out envisioned work phases on the basis of project specifications, overseeing the installation and/or extraordinary maintenance when needed Basic
HS8 To be able to prepare brief technical specifications of thermo-hydraulic / electrical / RES systems in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
HS22 To be able to prepare measurement plans and sensor deployment plans for various building systems Basic
HS26 To be able to conduct inspection of different components of HVAC system Basic
Advanced
Soft Skills
SS1 To be able to interact with the customer, listening and understanding their needs promoting technical and technological solutions Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS2 Ethical and sustainable thinking about energy and environmental issues related to buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS3 Motivation and perseverance abilities during various activities related to energy efficiency projects in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS4 Ability to lead or participate in a team dealing with energy efficiency and to act in an impartial and objective manner Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS5 Critical thinking about proposed energy efficient solutions Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS6 Be able to collect information through effective interviewing, listening, observing, analysing, measuring and reviewing documents, records, and data Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS7 Ability to attention to details and to establish root causes Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS8 To be able to prevent and resolve conflicts Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS9 Willingness to collaborate and participate proactively in a team, demonstrating the ability to adapt and interact differently in relation to specific situations Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS10 To be able to moderate various meetings and effectively present key findings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS11 Project management and methodology adopting effective and efficient behaviours Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS12 Ability to time management skills and attention to detail Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS14 To be able to identify and understand staff needs related to training in the energy efficiency of buildings Basic
Advanced
SS15 Complex problem solving in a effective manner Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
Competence
C2 Awareness of the availability of energy sources Basic
Advanced
C3 Awareness of the sensitivity analysis for the main variables that influence the calculation Basic
Advanced
C4 Awareness of the environmental implications of energy use Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C7 Awareness of forms and methods used in the technical documentation Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C11 To be able to carry out the application of criteria for assigning tasks, operating methods, sequences and times for carrying out activities and for the optimal use of materials and equipment Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C13 To be able to use appropriate procedures, conduct envisioned activities and evaluate available technologies related to the energy use in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C15 To be able to properly interpret requirements of the Technical Building Code regarding the most efficient systems and installations Basic
Advanced
C16 To be able to provide effective measures for the management, implementation and design of alternative energy installations Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C17 To be able to work with complex environmental and energy data Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C18 To be capable to collect, organise and analyse quantitative data and perform complex numerical analyses Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C20 To be able to properly recognise energy efficiency opportunities and to present them in an effective manner to stakeholders and technicians involved in the design process Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C21 To be able to manage negotiation between different stakeholders and apply different problem-solving techniques related to energy and environmental issues in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C26 To be able to use various diagnostic and modelling tools Basic
Advanced
C27 To be able to effectively use user manuals and any other technical data sheets Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C29 To be able to carry out the preparation of technical reports or procurement documents such as project proposals or tenders with the emphasis on green procurement Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C31 To be able to carry out different evaluations to identify situations of potential risk for safety, health and the environment Basic
Advanced
C32 To be able to formulate different proposals for improvement of organizational solutions/layout of the work environment to avoid or minimise risks Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised