Course description
Autodesk Revit MEP Essentials - 3-day Autodesk-accredited course for new Revit users.
This Autodesk Revit MEP Essentials course provides an ideal starter for Revit MEP users.
Delegates learn the fundamental concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM), focusing on techniques used by mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers to design heating, cooling and piping systems.
The three-day course combines lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice, providing a thorough introduction to the software's features. By the end of the training, delegates will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the techniques needed to design, analyse and visualise heating, cooling and piping systems using Autodesk Revit from start to finish.
This is an Autodesk-authorised course, run by an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI).
Upcoming start dates
Training venue
This Revit MEP Essentials training course is hosted at our centres in Bromsgrove (near Birmingham), Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Reading, and Sheffield.
For our Bromsgrove courses, we offer a free daily taxi service from Bromsgrove train station to our training centre.
Delegates can enjoy fantastic facilities at our centres, with lunch and refreshments included.
Suitability - Who should attend?
The Autodesk Revit MEP Essentials training course is suitable for mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers.
Pre-requisites: Delegates should have a basic understanding of construction techniques. You do not necessarily need to have any existing CAD experience.
To find out if this course is right for you, send an enquiry here.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Autodesk e-certificate
Armada is an Autodesk authorised Training Centre (ATC), and the Autodesk Revit MEP Essentials training course is accredited by Autodesk. Delegates receive an industry recognised e-certificate from Autodesk to confirm they have attended and successfully completed an accredited Revit training course.
Training Course Content
This course typically covers the following topics:
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Introduction to BIM
Revit basics
- Exploring the user interface
- Working with Revit elements and families
Viewing the structural model
- Working with views
- Controlling object visibility
- Working with elevation and section views
- Working with 3D views
Starting a new project
- Setting up a project
- Setting up view templates
- Defining discipline settings
- Importing typical DWG details
- Linking a Revit model
- Coordinating linked projects
- Adding and modifying levels
- Creating and modifying grids
Starting Revit MEP projects
- Linking architectural projects
- Copying and monitoring elements
- Setting Up and Modifying Levels
Understanding Revit MEP systems
- About MEP systems
- Creating systems – overview
- Connecting components
Spaces and zones
- Creating spaces
- creating zones and colour schemes
Energy analysis
- Preparing a project for energy analysis
- Analysing the heating and cooling loads
- Exporting for secondary analysis
Piping systems
- About piping systems
- Creating piping systems
HVAC systems
- About HVAC systems
- Adding air terminals and mechanical equipment
- Adding ductwork
- Creating and modifying duct systems
- Automatic ductwork layouts
Electrical systems
- About electrical systems
- Placing electrical components
- Creating electrical circuits
- Cable trays and conduit
- Electrical panel schedules
Annotating construction documents
- Adding detail lines and symbols
Tags and schedules
- Adding tags
- Creating schedules
- Modifying schedules
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Reviews
Average rating 4.9
I have learned a lot. My trainer has a good understanding & practical knowledge of the the tools and components used in revit which helped me to understand a lot.
Thanks for this valuable course and the amount of syllabus covered professionally in this short span of time. Marvelous
Expenses
Course fees are inclusive of a comprehensive training guide, refreshments and lunch. Delegates are also entitled to 30 days' after-course support via email.
Continuing Studies
Following Revit MEP Essentials training, we also offer Advanced Revit MEP training (2 days).
At the end of each day we run an open session looking at topics requested by delegates, answering any specific questions you might have and looking at areas you're having problems with.
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