HNC Building Services Engineering

Higher National Certificates are specialist vocational programmes linked to professional body requirements and national occupational standards where appropriate, with a strong work related emphasis. This qualification builds a strong foundation in the key concepts and practical skills required by employers in the building services sector and are recognised nationally by employers and professional bodies. There is a strong emphasis on HVAC and electrical building services design alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding of building services. Modules include: Unit 4 - Construction Environment  Unit 8 - Mathematics for Construction Unit 6 - Digital Application for Construction Unit 3 - Science & Materials  Unit 15 - Principles of Alternative Energy Unit 18 - Principles of Electrical Design & Installation Unit 22 - Scientific Principles for Building Services Engineers Unit 1 - Construction Design Project Modules are subject to change depending on curriculum updates, staffing availability, and industry or awarding-body requirements. Typical lessons will involve research-based activities, individual and group projects, practical exercises and presentations. Students will usually wish to purchase textbooks although there are extensive library and online resources available. We are a member of the South East Institute of Technology, the SEIOT is a cutting-edge educational partnership of Colleges, universities and employers, designed to provide higher-level industrial training and skills development. Under the Institute of Technology banner, MidKent College is offering specialised courses that cater directly to the demands of the engineering and manufacturing industries. The IOT Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and resources to equip students with the skills required to help businesses thrive.

You will need one of the following: Equivalent of 64 UCAS points (under the new tariff) from A Levels (including minimum grade B/grade 5 in maths) A BTEC National Certificate (minimum MMM grade) An Extended Diploma (minimum MMM grade) A GNVQ (Advanced) in a relevant discipline An Access to Higher Education Diploma. This qualification has a high level of maths content, students will need strong maths skills in order to be successful on this programme. Students may undergo an

Successful completion can benefit the pursuit of a career goal as a technician or professional working in the building services engineering sector, or as a project manager, estimator or services design technician. You may also want to continue onto the HND in Building Services Design Engineering (Top-up).