BTEC HND BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
Program Overview
Build your future
Have you just finished your A-levels? Or are you an electrician, plumber, HVAC technician or in facilities management? If you look after Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems and want to develop your skills, this HND course is for you.
Alongside M&E systems, we’ll cover energy conservation and environmental impact. In line with modern engineering practice, you’ll also develop your management and communication skills, helping you to realise your full career potential.
Students will be supported in looking for work placements or internships in the building industry.
Why study HND Building Services Engineering at LSBU?
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Heritage: we have been running courses for the Building Services Engineering industry since 1947.
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Professional accreditation: part accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute.
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Future proof: Major projects in London and the raised focus on the environment and sustainability are resulting in an increased demand for those graduating from this course.
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Study modes to suit you: study full-time or part-time one day a week.
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Our specialist staff are experts, with a great deal to share.
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We have one of the best laboratory–workshop complexes in London.
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1st for graduate prospects amongst London competitors in Building (Sunday Times 2019).
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Ranked 2nd amongst London competitors for overall satisfaction in Building courses (National Student Survey 2018).
Program Outline
We’ll cover a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services. Energy conservation and environmental impact is always at the forefront of our teaching. You can expect to develop your management and communication skills, maths and science skills (applied to buildings), technical skills and team working.
Year 1
This module consolidates the mathematical skills that underpin engineering degrees. It's specifically designed to cater for the wide differences in mathematical background of first year students to reach an equivalent A-level maths and then extending it by introducing the main mathematical techniques that are required in the early stages of engineering degrees. Assessment methods: 50% coursework, 50% exam.
This module will teach you the underpinning skills and electrical engineering principles relevant to electrical building services engineering, which will then be applied contextually. Assessment method: 50% coursework, 50% exam.
This module will teach you the underpinning skills and electrical engineering principles relevant to mechanical building services engineering, which will then be applied contextually. Assessment method: 100% exam.
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge of the interrelationships between industry, professional bodies and education, and an understanding of key professional and research requirements. It will provide you with a roadmap for your professional career, and will enable you to prepare for employment in the construction discipline. Assessment method: 100% coursework.
The module will introduce the underpinning concepts, purpose and types of building services. Assessment method: 100% coursework.
This module covers the mathematics relevant to a range of engineering disciplines at level S. it's suitable for HNC and HND Engineering courses. The topics include algebra, coordinate geometry, vectors and calculus. Assessment method: 100% exam.
Year 2
This module is divided into three main parts: the first part will deal with the theory and practical application of acoustics; the second part will analyse the theory and practice of light and lightning theory; and the third part will deal with thermal environment and comfort. Assessment methods: 30% coursework, 70% exam.
This module will introduce you to heating and ventilation systems. On heating systems, the focus will be on Low Pressure Hot Water (LPHW) systems, covering the operating pressure and temperatures, boilers, system efficiency, heat emitters, and pipe sizing, heating and district eating. On ventilation systems, you'll consider the ventilation requirements, you'll learn about the various types of systems (including natural ventilation) and the component parts of ventilation systems, and you'll analyse their performance.
This module provides a study of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, exploring more theory to allow analysis of processes and extension into computer modelling. This module specifically covers the application of thermofluids to mechanical services used in buildings. It expands and extends the understanding gained in Engineering Principles and will enable you to design, explore and investigate. The fundamentals will be introduced by lectures and demonstrations to provide a basic knowledge of the principles of applied thermodynamics, which will then be extended to the study of systems and design. Assessment method: 100% coursework.
This module covers specific mechanical services used in buildings. It expands and extends the understanding gained in heating and ventilation systems and will enable you to design, explore and investigate refrigeration technology, air conditioning systems and heat pumps. The fundamentals will be introduced by lectures and demonstrations to provide a basic knowledge of the principles of applied thermodynamics, which will then be extended to the study of systems and design. A major emphasis will be placed on developing a practical ability and on understanding the environmental implications in the use of systems through carefully structured laboratory experiments. Assessment methods: 30% coursework, 70% exam.
Working in small groups, you'll develop, through RIBA Stages A, B and C, a low-energy, integrated concept design for a complex building. Each group will develop a client and design brief, and will investigate the feasibility of alternative concept designs. The scope will include building fabric and form, solar shading, daylighting, ventilation strategies and the building energy and carbon emissions. Assessment method: 100% coursework.
This module is divided into two major parts: the first part will deal with intermediate circuit theory and analysis, while the second part will study electrical installation and services in buildings. Assessment methods: 30% coursework, 70% exam.
