HNC in Building Services Engineering (HVAC)

Overview

  • Adults (Part-time), H.E. Students

Details

This is a two year course and consists of eight units designed to give you a thorough understanding of the principles of Building Services Engineering.

Course content 

  • Construction Design Project
  • Science & Materials
  • The Construction Environment
  • Digital Applications for Construction Information
  • Mathematics for Construction
  • Principles of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Scientific Principles for Building Services
  • Principles of Electrical Design & Installation

The BTEC Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in construction and the built environment, and Pearson accredited certification, upon which students can build; should they decide to continue their studies beyond the certificate stage.

How will I learn?

You will have approximately 400 hours of direct tuition over two years, mostly at college but occasionally online. As a guide you will need to spend another 800 hours in independent study and completing assignments/projects to achieve the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification.

How will I be assessed?

Most assessment evidence is submitted by written coursework and reports. However, some units including Mathematics for Construction may have class-based tests under controlled conditions.

Equipment and other costs

There are no mandatory equipment or materials costs for this course.

Where have students gone to after completing this course?

Higher Education study including degree apprenticeships.

What are the expected employment areas with this course?

A range of careers in building services engineering and construction management.

What qualification do I get on completing this course?

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)

Awarding Body

Edexcel logo

Entry Requirements

What qualifications or skills do I need to show I have before I can enrol?

The course is more likely to benefit applicants already working in the industry, however 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 sector related qualifications will be considered for mature applicants

Expected prior knowledge/experience

Ideally you will be working in the building services or related sector and have a full level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.

English level

GCSE English Language (Grade 4 (C) or above)

Mathematics level

Ideally a full level 3 qualification. As a minimum you should have GCSE Mathematics (Grade 4 (C) or above) plus evidence of studying and passing mathematics modules as part of a level 3 qualification. 

Support

Higher Education Fees

Paying for your course

To cover tuition fees, loans are available from the government. You may also get support towards your living costs. The amount you can borrow depends on where you live and your household income. There is also extra support for those with special circumstances, for example, if you have children or adult dependants, a disability, long-term health condition, mental-health condition, or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. Please be aware that unless expressly stated, the cost of your course is for a single year only. 

How are these loans paid back?

You must pay back Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans. You pay interest on these. 
You don’t have to pay back other student finance such as grants and bursaries.
Repayments are based on your income, not on what you have borrowed. 
You only start repaying the loan once you’ve left university or college and your income is over £25,725 a year.
  • Repayments are 9% of everything earned in excess of £25,725.  
  • If your income drops below this amount repayments stop.
  • Your repayments will be taken out of your salary at the same time as tax and National Insurance if you’re an employee.
  • If you’re self-employed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will work out how much you pay from your tax return. You pay at the same time as you pay your tax.
As a part-time student who earns over £25,725 a year you have to start paying back your loans after 4 years even if the course hasn’t finished. 
After 30 years, regardless of what you have already repaid the debt is wiped. If you never earn over £25,725 then you will never have to repay the loan.  
 
For the most up-to-date information visit www.gov.uk/student-finance or check out the Student Finance Calculator.


Higher Education Additional Information

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HE Student Protection Plan
Higher Education Student Support

Accommodation

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

Important Information

Please note that to ensure students get the best experience possible, our Higher Education courses will run subject to numbers. If we are unable to meet our minimum threshold, we will aim to direct you to a provider who has a similar offer.