Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Building Services Engineering

Course Content

The overall aim of the programme is to develop knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills appropriate to a variety of roles within the building engineering services sector. The programme will address both building services engineering design and commercial project management practices and as such it is suited to those engaged in the industry in either of these capacities. It is also well suited to people in other sectors of the built environment who are required to interface with the building services engineering sector i.e. facilities management, etc. The programme provides a stimulating and challenging study that accurately reflects the activities of the building services engineering industry to enable students to pursue an effective, productive and responsible career in the sector. There are three different pathways through the programme to reflect the specialist role of the individual; Mechanical Building Services, Electrical Building Services or Commercial Management.

The programme is validated by Liverpool John Moores University and as such students have full access to the facilities and resources of the University in addition to those of Liverpool Community College.

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering and is recognised as meeting the academic requirements in full for Licentiate and Associate membership of the Institution. In addition the Mechanical and Electrical pathways through the programme are accredited as meeting in full the academic requirements for Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) registration and in part for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration.

What The Course Leads To

Subject to the availability of places within the University, successful completion of this Foundation Degree provides articulated progression to the final year of either:
*BSc (Hons) Building Services Engineering or
*BSc (Hons) Construction Management Studies

Qualifications/s

Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Building Services Engineering

This is a level 5 qualification in the National Qualifications Framework

Entry Requirements

Students are expected to be employed in an appropriate capacity within the industry. Those not in full time employment in an appropriate environment must satisfy the WBL element of the programme via work placement. The responsibility for obtaining work placement is the student's but the college will assist in obtaining a suitable work placement through its existing contacts with local employers. Candidates will normally need to have a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area but non-standard entry onto the Foundation Degree programme may be possible at the discretion of the Programme Leader.

When The Course Runs

There are three modes of attendance available:
*Block release residential programme of 35 hours per week for 13 weeks for 2 years requiring a residential component and the active participation of the student's employer.
*Day release programme of 10 hours per week for 36 weeks for 2 years followed by 6 hours per week for 36 weeks in the third year.
*Day release for those with a HNC in Building Services Engineering will usually be 6 hours per week for 1 year.

Course Fees

If you are not sponsored by your employer you can apply to the government for support with tuition fees and course costs. You should contact the Student Finance Information Line on 0800 731 9133 and request a PTG 1 form. Alternatively you can download this form from the government website at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. You must ensure that you complete the version of the form for the year you intend to study.

How To Apply

Return a completed application form, available from Student Services or the Course Information Centre n 0151 252 3000. Alternatively, you can apply online at www.liv-coll.ac.uk.