Course overview
The National Qualification is aimed at providing you 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:
- Building Services Engineering Science
- Construction Technology and Design
- Heating and Plumbing Technology
- Introduction to Ventilation system design
- Understanding Refrigeration systems
- Introduction to Basic Electrical Technology
- Introduction to industry software
- Mathematics: Technician 1
- Building Services Engineering Technology
- Building Services Engineering: Design Project
- Introduction to CAD
Health, Safety and Welfare in the Building Services Engineering Industry - Introduction to Air Conditioning systems
- Engineering Software in BSe
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, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
- 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 you will receive a National Qualification in Building Services Engineering and possible progression route to the Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering.