BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Services Level 4

BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Services Level 4
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15/09/09 - 15/06/11 TUE A346/01 09:00 20:15 HUB £1,385.00 £1,385.00 £1,385.00

The above fee is for 2009/2010 only. There may be an increase of fees for the second year of the course.

Course Description
The course is designed to give grounding in the technician engineering field of BSE. The typical student will be either wishing to enter or already hold a post in design, specification purchase, installation, or maintenance of building services equipment.

Assessment will be by a combination of methods including coursework, projects and examinations.

Course Structure
The course provides study in mechanical, electrical and managerial subjects.

The selection of subjects that may be studied are:

• Mathematics
• Construction
• Services Control Technology
• Thermodynamics
• Electricity and Lighting
• Heating A and B
• Air Conditioning A and B
• Process Measurement
• Tendering and Estimating
• Administration
• Design Project
• Company Organisation and Personnel
• Management

Course Entry Requirements
All learners will need to complete a part-time Higher Education application form and interview prior to enrolling.

The BTEC Higher National Certificate is a course intended for students wishing to enhance their qualifications after completing a craft certificate or BTEC National Certificate or National Diploma in an appropriate discipline.

Mature students wishing to return to study without any formal qualifications are also welcomed, but with industrial experience or at least one A level with supporting passes at GCSE grades A, B or C.

Course Progression
It is possible to progress onto the HND in Building Services Engineering. You may further your studies by progressing to professional institute examinations (C.I.B.S.E) or enrolling on a degree level course.

Course Career Prospects

• It will be possible to gain promotion into higher management within individual construction companies into positions such as Building Services Engineer, Building Project Manger, Building Control Surveyor

If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.