Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma

Introduction

the qualification provides a strong foundation for career progression to senior technician status within the building services engineering sector. It could also form the first part (120 credits) of a related foundation degree programme and, as such, provide a possible first year exit or second year entry point qualification.

Course Content

Candidates must undertake 12 units, 10 of which are mandatory with a choice for the remaining 2 optional units.

Mandatory Units:

• Health & Safety legislation
• CAD & ICT for building services
• Electrotechnical design & management (double unit)
• Electrotechnical principles
• Science for electrical installation
• Electrical installation technology
• Electrotechnical services, installation & systems
• Electrical supply & distribution
• Electrotechnical sustainability

Optional Units (any 2):

• Mathematics for building services engineers
• Planning work methods, workforce & resource requirements
• Contract procedures & requirements
• Estimating & tendering
• Financial management
• Managing resources
• Planning projects
• Using material technology

What books will I need?
BS 7671: 2008 Wiring regulations £75.00 and access to various reference materials.

Is there an exam?
For the majority of units, the candidate must compile a word processed report which will be discussed and assessed. Most units require a project based on an actual installation. For the Science for Electrical Installation unit, laboratory based exercises supported by reports, research and data sheets are required.

How long will the course take?
Two-year day release.