Course overview
The National Certificate is aimed at providing learners with an introductory level of knowledge in the basic principles of Building Services Engineering. The course is 1 year Full-Time.
The course focus is on the design, installation, maintenance and management of a building services systems i.e. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing.
Course description
Course topics include:
- Building Services Engineering Science
- Construction Technology and Design
- Heating and Plumbing Technology
- Introduction to Ventilation system design
- Understanding Refrigeration systems
- Introduction to Basic Electrical Technology
- Introduction to industry software
- Mathematics: Technician 1
- Building Services Engineering Technology
- Building Services Engineering: Design Project
- Introduction to CAD
Health, Safety and Welfare in the Building Services Engineering Industry - Introduction to Air Conditioning systems
- Engineering Software in BSe
Entry requirements
For this course, if English is not your first language
- you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
- If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.
Progression
Further study
Upon successful completion the learner receives a National Certificate in Building Services Engineering and possible progression route to the Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 01/08/2025Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details
Springburn Campus
123 Flemington Street
Glasgow
Course provider
Glasgow Kelvin College
Springburn Campus
123 Flemington Street
Glasgow