What does the course include?

• The course consists of eight units:
• Design Principles and Applications for Construction and the Built Environment
• Application of Scientific Principles to Building Services Engineering
• Group Project in the Construction Industry
• Health, Safety and Welfare for Construction and the Built Environment
• Building Management Systems for Building Services Engineering
• Low Pressure Hot Water Heating for Non-Domestic Buildings
• Thermo Fluids and Acoustic Criteria for Building Services Engineering
• Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built Environment

What do you need to get onto the course?

• The course is designed to benefit applicants already working in the construction industry.
• Each candidate will be assessed on previous experience and qualifications including:
• BTEC Level 3 qualifications in Building Services Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Relevant A Levels (e.g. Mathematics or Physics)
• Work related experience and other Level 3 qualifications will be considered for mature applicants

The interview process

All candidates are interviewed by the programme manager. Qualification certificates and an employer reference should be made available at interview.

How is the course assessed?

Most assessment is through written coursework although there are some class-based tests and one group project. A typical unit may include two coursework assignments and one class-based open-book test.

Where does it lead?

The course provides a nationally recognised qualification for those employed in the Building Services industry and associated areas. Students on the course are encouraged to gain membership to the CIBSE or other relevant professional institutions.

Further study opportunities include HND and/or Degree level courses in Building Services Engineering.

Validation

This course is validated by the awarding body Edexcel.

Course specification link

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/highernationals10/cbe/Pages/default.aspx ​

Accommodation

The College does not have in-house facilities to host students. For help guidance on finding accommodation please contact our Student Advisors.

For further information and to apply

If you wish to apply for this course, please complete a College Application Form.

If you need help before choosing your course, please contact our Information & Advice Centre or come along to one of our Open Days

*Fee subject to confirmation.

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