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Free Level 6 Building Services Design Engineer in Preston

CostFREE
Duration5 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Level 6 Building Services Design Engineer Course in Preston. Classes run at University of Lancashire Preston Campus.

You'll learn how to design the services inside buildings. These include heating, lighting, acoustics, power, and security. You'll also study sustainability and how to reduce a building's carbon emissions. Engineers on this course work closely with architects to create safe, comfortable indoor environments.

You'll finish with a Level 6 qualification in Building Services Design Engineering.

Who this course is for

Building Services Design Engineers manage a team of engineers and technicians, collaborating with other construction professionals to design the various services found in buildings and infrastructure projects.

What you will learn

  • You'll design heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for buildings.
  • You'll plan lighting, power, and electrical supply systems.
  • You'll assess acoustics and sound control in building design.
  • You'll apply sustainability principles to reduce carbon emissions.
  • You'll use computer-aided design and engineering principles to analyse buildings.
  • You'll manage teams of engineers and technicians on construction projects.
  • You'll collaborate with architects and other construction professionals.

How you will learn

You'll study in person at the Preston campus. Learning combines classroom teaching with work-based experience through a Degree Apprenticeship. You'll work on live projects with commercial partners. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Lancashire Preston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Building services design engineer, leads design of building systems on large projects.
  • Mechanical engineer, designs heating and ventilation systems for commercial buildings.
  • Electrical engineer, plans power and lighting for new builds and refurbishments.
  • Sustainability engineer, focuses on reducing energy use and carbon in buildings.
  • Building services manager, oversees teams of engineers and technicians on site.
  • Facilities engineer, manages the ongoing performance of building systems.

What you could study next

  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng), recognised by professional engineering bodies for senior roles.
  • Postgraduate study in sustainable engineering or energy management, for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2, useful for moving into senior leadership on large construction projects.
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