Engineering: T Level (Building Services Engineering for Construction)

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course starts in September and takes two years to complete.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English at grade 5 or above.

You will achieve

Building Services Engineering for Construction: T Level (Technical qualification): Electrotechnical Engineering

Course overview

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed to work in the building services engineering industry. It will prepare you to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice or if you are considering progression to Higher Education.

This two-year course has been developed in collaboration with leading employers and combines College-based studies in our dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre along with a minimum of a 45-day industry placement.

Course content

Health and safety practices associated with carrying out electrotechnical systems engineering
Installation methods and termination of connections
Systems and products used in electrotechnical engineering
Analysing and using information to and from electrotechnical systems
Removal processes as part of system decommissioning

You will be assessed by two externally set exams covering knowledge from the building services engineering common core components.

In year 2, you will complete an Occupational Specialism Assignment: The duration of the assessment is 24 hours and you will be assessed against the following themes:

Health and safety
Design and planning
Systems and components
Inspect and test systems and components
Report and information
Handover and communication
Working with faults

You will need to provide writing and drawing equipment and a scientific calculator. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre
Old Mill Lane
Barnsley
S70 2LA

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the building services engineering industry, which will prepare you to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. Furthermore, the completion of this qualification gives you the opportunity to progress onto Higher Education courses and training.

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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