Course Catalogue

The overall aim of the programme is to develop knowledge, understanding and intellectual and practical skills appropriate to a variety of roles within the Building Services Engineering sector at levels 4 and 5. The intention is to provide a stimulating and challenging programme of study that accurately reflects the activities in the Building Services Engineering industry and prepares students for effective, productive and responsible employment in the sector and/or progression to level 6 studies. The programme will offer the appropriate type and level of support as students build their knowledge, understanding and skills to become independent learners for the future. Since the programme has a bias towards providing students with engineering skills and knowledge and the design of engineering services systems for buildings, it is suited to those employed in or seeking employment in the design and consultancy arm of the Building Services Engineering industry. The specific aims of the programme are to provide: 1. A programme of study in Building Services Engineering which facilitates acquisition of the essential skills and knowledge of the subject supported by industry. 2. An awareness of existing and future issues in the construction and property industry and how they are likely to impinge on the role and function of the Building Services Engineer. 3. Opportunities for development of the student's interpersonal and communication skills, with special reference to aspects of Building Services Engineering, Technology, Design and Management. 4. Raised awareness of the responsibilities of the Building Services professional in relation to sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental issues within the built environment. 5. To prepare students for the transition from Higher Education to employment within a professional context; and develop those transferable, specialist and employability skills that all stakeholders could reasonably expect of students who successfully complete a Building Services Engineering programme.

The programme will be delivered using a mixture of lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory practical classes and design studio sessions. All aspects of the programme will seek to develop vocationally relevant skills and knowledge. Assessment will be carried out using a mixture of examinations and coursework; specifically assessments could consists of formal unseen examinations, in-class open book tests, online multiple choice tests, technical written reports and simulated design projects.

Modules and assessments have been carefully planned to mimic real projects that the student would encounter in the workplace wherever possible. As this is a part time programme, students will be apply knowledge attained in their employment to their academic studies.