Free Level 4 HNC in Building Services Engineering in Exeter – Exeter College Construction College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration240 hours
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 4 HNC in Building Services Engineering in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College Construction College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 240 hours, so you can keep up with other commitments while you study. You'll develop technical knowledge across building services systems, including heating, ventilation, electrical services, and sustainable design. This level 4 hnc in building services engineering qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and sits at the same level as the first year of a degree.

Who this course is for

For Details about BTEC HNC IN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING - LEVEL 4 YR2. Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/1618/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of heating and ventilation systems used in buildings.
  • You'll study electrical services and how they are designed and managed.
  • You'll explore sustainable and low-carbon building services technologies.
  • You'll apply engineering principles to building services design problems.
  • You'll understand how building regulations and standards affect services engineering.
  • You'll analyse the performance and efficiency of building systems.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Exeter College Construction College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical problem-solving, and project work. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units that demonstrates your technical understanding.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College Construction College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Building services engineer: design and manage heating, ventilation, and electrical systems
  • Mechanical engineer: work on building mechanical systems and infrastructure
  • Electrical engineer: plan and oversee electrical installations in buildings
  • Energy assessor: evaluate building energy performance and efficiency
  • Facilities manager: oversee the operation of building systems and services
  • Site engineer: coordinate technical services work on construction projects
  • Sustainability consultant: advise on low-carbon building services solutions

What you could study next

  • Level 5 HND in Building Services Engineering (Pearson Edexcel) - the natural next step, taking your study to the second year of degree level.
  • BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering - a full honours degree, often available as a top-up after the HND, recognised by professional bodies including CIBSE.
  • Chartered Engineer status - a longer-term goal through CIBSE or IMechE once you have degree-level qualifications and relevant work experience.

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