Free Level 4 HNC in Building Services Engineering in Salford. Classes run at Future Skills at Media City UK, full-time during the day. This free HNC in Building Services Engineering course runs over 33 weeks and covers the technical and engineering principles behind heating, ventilation, electrical systems, and sustainable building design. You'll develop the skills to plan, design, and manage building services on real projects. The Pearson Edexcel Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering is a recognised Level 4 qualification that sits at the first year of degree level.
Who this course is for
HigherEducationLearner
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll study the principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
You'll learn how electrical and lighting systems are designed and installed in buildings.
You'll apply sustainable design principles to building services projects.
You'll develop skills in reading and producing technical drawings and specifications.
You'll understand health, safety, and building regulations relevant to engineering work.
You'll explore project management and how building services are coordinated on site.
You'll use industry-standard tools and methods to analyse engineering problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Future Skills at Media City UK, combining taught theory with practical assignments. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and project-based tasks rather than traditional exams. You'll work on engineering scenarios and case studies that reflect the kind of problems you'd encounter in a building services role.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Future Skills at Media City UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Building services engineer, designing and maintaining building systems
Mechanical engineer, working on HVAC and plumbing installations
Electrical engineer, planning power and lighting systems in buildings
Sustainability consultant, advising on energy-efficient building design
Facilities manager, overseeing building systems and maintenance
Site engineer, coordinating services installation on construction projects
Building services technician, supporting design and commissioning work
What you could study next
HND in Building Services Engineering (Level 5) - the natural next step after this HNC, deepening your technical knowledge and taking you closer to degree level.
BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering - a full honours degree, often with advanced entry after the HNC or HND.
Chartered Engineer status (via the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, CIBSE) - the professional benchmark for senior roles in the sector.
