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Building Services - Engineering: NC (Level 6)

Qualification Qualifications Explained
NC
Study Mode
Full Time
Duration

1 Academic Year - 2.5 Days p/w

Start date
Aug 2024
Campus
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Course overview

The National Certificate is aimed at providing learners with an introductory level of knowledge in the basic principles of Building Services Engineering. The course is 1 year Full-Time.

The course focus is on the design, installation, maintenance and management of a building services systems i.e. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing.

What you will learn

Course topics include:

  • Construction Technology and Design
  • Building Services Engineering Science
  • Building Services Engineering Technology
  • Building Services Engineering Thermofluids
  • Air Conditioning and Ventilation Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Health, Safety and Welfare
  • Heating and Plumbing Technology
  • Graphical Detailing
  • Electrical & Electronic Technology
  • Building Services Design Project
  • Refrigeration Technology.

Entry requirements

  • Three National 5 qualifications at grade C to include Maths or Physics.
  • Or suitable construction qualifications and/or experience.
  • NQ L5 courses in related subjects.

For this course, if English is not your first language

  • you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent)
  • If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment  here at the College.

Future prospects

Upon successful completion the learner receives a National Certificate in Building Services Engineering and possible progression route to the Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering.

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