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Key Facts

  • Starting
    24 Sep 2027
    Location
    Wandsworth
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    18:00
    Duration
    2 Years
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Friday
    Start Date
    24 Sep 2027
    End Date
    24 Jun 2029
    Level
    Level 3
    Code
    WTE3072FC
  • Starting
    24 Sep 2027
    Location
    Wandsworth
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    18:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Friday
    Start Date
    24 Sep 2027
    End Date
    24 Jun 2028
    Level
    Level 3
    Code
    WTE3073FC
L3 BTEC National Diploma in Building Services Engineering (Pearson) Full Cost

A building services design technician helps engineers and other construction professionals in the development of cost effective technical and sustainable design solutions. This involves the production of three-dimensional models, calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings. Their work includes systems such as renewable technologies, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, lighting, power, controls, and lifts. A design technician could be employed within a design consultancy, a contractor or a manufacturing company.

  • Entry Requirements


    Applicants must have achieved minimum GCSE Maths and English at Grade 5 or B. In addition, all prospective learners are required to complete an initial assessment in Maths and English before their place on the programme can be confirmed.

    The Maths assessment covers key GCSE-level topics, including:

    Geometry and Measurement: area ,perimeter, volume , circles and sectors, Pythagoras' theorem, and trigonometry.

    Algebra: solving linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations using the elimination method, rearranging formulae.

    Statistics: grouped data, modal and median classes, calculating the median, and estimating the mean.

    The English assessment focuses on:

    Paraphrasing and summarising information.

    Comparing different pieces of written material.

    Justifying ideas and opinions with clear reasoning.

    Writing a clear and purposeful statement.

  • Course Content


    As part of the programme, learners will engage is study of a number of modules:

    • Construction Principles (Externally examined)

    • Construction Design (Externally Examined)

    • Construction Technology

    • Health & Safety

    • Provision of Primary Services

    • Building Services Science

    • Use of Static and Dynamic Fluids in Building Services

    • Graphical Detailing for Construction

    • Further Mathematics for Construction

    • Management of a Construction Project
  • Progression Next Steps


    L4 HNC Building Services or University

  • Course Structure


    1 full day at College over 2 years

  • Assessment Details


    The qualification is assessed through a combination of external and internal examinations, coursework assignments, and practical assessments.