Building Services Engineering for England (Electrical) Level 4 HNC/HTQ

Overview

Building Services Engineering (electrical) concentrates on designing, installing and maintaining the electrical systems within buildings, of which reliable and efficient electrical systems form a vital part.

This includes power distribution, lighting, fire alarms and security systems and building automation, with the aim of making sure that buildings meet safety standards and support their functionality.

The Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) introduces construction and a number of building services engineering functions, as well as developing a range of transferable and subject specific skills.

You will be able to carry out key building services engineering tasks and understand processes and operations, so that you can work effectively. This qualification is aligned to the Building Services Engineering Senior Technician Occupational Standard.

This Higher Technical Qualification is delivered as part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT), a regional partnership of leading colleges, universities and employers. As a GMIoT student, you will join an industry focused learning community and may benefit from a range of industry led learning opportunities.

These opportunities can include access to innovative facilities, industry inspired projects, workplace visits, guest speakers, mentoring, competitions and other activities that help you develop the specialist, in demand skills required in your chosen sector. The additional opportunities offered through the GMIoT vary based on employer availability and project activity, but membership ensures that you are part of a network committed to preparing the region’s future technical workforce.

What You’ll Learn

You will build an awareness of the design process and be able to create design propositions and a construction information package for a project.

Your knowledge of current and future energy technologies will be developed, so that you are able to prepare a strategy for a cost effective upgrade to an existing building, taking account of alternative energy systems.

The fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, transformers and circuits will be acquired, together with the analysis of the performance, operation and control of AC and DC motors. You will be able to design simple electrical and lighting installations that comply with legislation and standards.

An understanding of the scientific principles and mathematical concepts needed to design and specify building services plant and equipment will be developed. You will explore heat transfer, fluid flow, acoustics, electrical networks and control systems.

The development and impact of the construction industry will be explored, as well as the routes to employment and progression.

Your knowledge and understanding of the mathematical principles and theories that underpin construction technology, structures and materials will be developed. This will involve using analytical and computational methods to solve engineering construction problems, interpreting data and applying statistical and calculus techniques.

Building Information Modelling, the process of information management through a project life cycle, is explored and will involve generating 2D and 3D views of a building model. You will be able to manage the people and processes of a building site made up of different trades, ensuring quality and safety on site.

Assessment

You are continuously assessed using a range of methods, including preparing reports, delivering presentations, demonstrating skills in practical workshops and through experiments, portfolios and the collation of evidence.

Progression

On completion, you may progress as an HNC student to a Level 5 HND, and from there to a Level 6 top up. Some of the degrees you could pursue are:

• BSc (Hons) in Building Services Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Building Services
• BSc (Hons) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering

Entry Requirements

• Applications are considered on an individual basis
• 64 UCAS points from either a Level 3 vocational qualification, GCE A levels or an Access to Higher Education Diploma
• GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above
• Mature students with relevant experience and/or professional qualifications are welcome to apply, and may be invited to interview

Study Options

You can study full time for 1 year at 12 hours per week, or part time for 2 years at 6 hours a week, at Stockport College.

This course is validated by Pearson