Skip to content Skip to footer

Building Services Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship

Course at a glance

Subject Area:
Building Services
Attendance:
Apprenticeship
Qualification:

Level 4

Course Start:
September or February
Course Length:
3 years This course is available in Day Release and Block Release
Location:
North Street and South Bank Campus
Cost:
Funding band £13,000

Course overview

This Level 4 course provides a solid foundation for those working in the Building Services Industry, equipping students with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to contribute effectively to the sustainable design of commercial budlings.

Through a focused curriculum, students will develop an understanding of key principles in Heat transfer, Maths, and System design. These essential topics are delivered in a practical context, preparing learners to support the fundamental understanding and theories of sustainable design.

Providing a stepping stone to further study, this course prepares students for progression to a Level 6 qualification, such as a BSc (Hons) in Building Services Engineering. Graduates will be well-positioned to take on junior engineering roles in the industry while continuing their professional development.

Entry requirements

A BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or one/two A level (s), in a relevant subject (maths, science, geography). Alternative qualifications and relevant experience may also be considered.

Employers may specify additional entry requirements.

You can search for vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Service page – find an apprenticeship

Units covered in the course include:

  • Unit 1 – Construction Design Project
  • Unit 4 – Construction Environment
  • Unit 6 – Digital applications of Construction
  • Unit 8 – Mathematics in Construction
  • Unit 9 – Principles of HVAC
  • Unit 15 – Principles of Alternative Energy
  • Unit 18 – Principles of Electrical Design
  • Unit 22 – Scientific Principles in Building Services

After completing this course there are a number of options available; apprentices could seek full-time employment or consider a degree or degree apprenticeship in building services. Completing this course will also give you the opportunity to apply for Technical Membership with the Chartered Institute of Building services Engineers (CIBSE).

Search