Building Services Engineering HNC

Program Overview

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Building Services Engineering HNC

Overview

This course is for higher technicians within the building services engineering industry including experienced trade or craft people in the vocational areas of electrical and mechanical installation, electrical and mechanical design, estimating, supervision or management, building services engineering contracting, heating and ventilation or refrigeration.

Course Details

Course Structure

• Year 1 core modules (delivered at Hartlepool College of Further Education)
  • Building Technology (HN)
  • Construction Practice and Management (HN)
  • Construction Science and Materials (HN)
  • Mathematics for Construction (HN)
• Year 2 core modules (delivered at Teesside University Middlesbrough campus)
  • Individual Project (HN)
  • Principles of Electrical Design and Installation (HN)
  • Principles of Heating Services Design and Installation (HN)
  • Principles of Ventilation and Airconditioning Design and Installation (HN)

How You Learn

You study eight units chosen to cover the range of needs of local and national industries and business. The course is delivered using a combination of practical sessions, lectures and tutorials. You are required to complement your college-based learning with self-study.

How You Are Assessed

Your course includes a range of integrated assignments, case studies, projects and tests which are planned throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

• 64 Points from any combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications. Examples include A-level, BTEC, Access to HE Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, T-Level, or the International Baccalaureate.
• Level 3 maths including calculus

Employability

• Students who complete this course can progress to our BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering.
• The qualification provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into senior positions in national and international companies.

Part-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £4,635 (120 credits)
• Length: 2 years
• Attendance: 1 day a week
• Start date: September

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Program Outline

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Building Services Engineering HNC Course Extraction:

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

• The HNC Building Services Engineering program introduces students to all aspects of building services engineering principles including renewable technologies, design, installation, management, and maintenance for new and existing buildings.
• It provides a range of disciplines to help students develop skills to progress their careers through employment or further education at the degree level.
• The program is awarded by Teesside University and delivered at Hartlepool College of Further Education.

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Objectives:

• Equip students with knowledge and skills in building services engineering.
• Prepare students for further education or career advancement in the field.
• Develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of building services engineering.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Core Modules:
• Building Technology (HN)
• Construction Practice and Management (HN)
• Construction Science and Materials (HN)
• Individual Project (HN)
• Specialist Modules (choose four):
• Health, Safety and Welfare (HN)
• Mathematics for Construction (HN)
• Principles of Alternative Energy (HN)
• Principles of Electrical Design and Installation (HN)
• Principles of Heating Services Design and Installation (HN)
• Principles of Ventilation and Airconditioning Design and Installation (HN)

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Course Schedule:

• Part-time program delivered over two years.
• One day of attendance per week.
• Start date: September.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Combination of practical sessions, lectures, and tutorials.
• Self-study required to complement college-based learning.

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Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified instructors in building services engineering.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Integrated assignments
• Case studies
• Projects
• Tests

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Assessment Criteria:

• Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of building services engineering principles.
• Application of knowledge and skills to practical problems.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

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Careers:

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Career Opportunities:

• Senior positions in national and international building services engineering companies.
• Progression to BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering at Teesside University.

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Other:

• Disability Services team available to support students with disabilities.
• Financial support and course-related costs information available.
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be applicable.

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Fees:

• £4,500 for UK applicants (120 credits)

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Entry Requirements:

• 64 Points from any combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications.
• GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C, or equivalent
• Subject Requirements:
• GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C, or equivalent

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How to Apply:

• Apply online through the Teesside University website.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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UK Applicants:

• Part-time: £4,500 (120 credits)

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Payment Information:

• The provided information does not detail specific payment options (installments, payment plans, etc.).

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Additional Information:

• More details about fees can be found by clicking the "More details about our fees" link.
• This information applies to the 2024/25 entry year.
Fees for future years may differ.