BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering

Overview

• Adults (Part-time)

Details

BTEC QCF Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide highly specialist work-related content. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare for employment or provide career development opportunities for those already in work. 

Course content

The course includes the following units split between the two years.

• Construction Principles 
• Construction Design 
• Construction Technology 
• Health & Safety in Construction 
• Low Temperature Hot Water Systems 
• Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
• Provision of Primary Services 
• Building Services Science 
• Electrical Principles 
• Electrical Installation 

What have students who have taken this course in the past progressed to?

The course gives learners specialist knowledge and technical skills, supporting apprenticeship programmes and enabling progression to related higher education courses (including higher apprenticeships).

How will I learn?

You will have approximately 400 hours of direct tuition over the two years. As a guide you will need to spend another 600 hours in independent study and completing assignments/projects to achieve the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification.

How will I be assessed?

Most assessment evidence is submitted by written coursework and reports. However, the first two units listed are assessed by external examination.

Where have students gone to after completing this course?

Higher Education study including higher apprenticeships.

What qualification do I get on completing this course?

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering

Is there additional work required by the student?

As a guide you will be expected to spend a minimum of 600 hours on independent study and completing coursework over the two years.

What are the expected employment areas with this course?

Facilities Management, Mechanical and Electrical Design Technician

Awarding Body

Entry Requirements

What qualifications or skills do I need to show I have before I can enrol?

The course is more likely to benefit applicants already working in the industry, however each candidate will be assessed on previous experience and qualifications including:

• GCSE grades 4 (C) or above in at least five subjects but must include Mathematics and English Language
• Work related experience and other sector related qualifications will be considered for mature applicants

Expected prior knowledge/experience

Ideally you will be working in building services or a related sector.

English level

GCSE English Language (Grade 4 (C) or above).

Mathematics level

GCSE Mathematics (Grade 4 (C) or above).

Support

Childcare

Financial support to help with childcare

Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20

If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn. 

Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study.  Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.

For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.

Childcare support for people aged 20+

Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.

You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.

It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.

Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.

General eligibility criteria:

• Aged 20 and over
• Considered a home student for fee purposes
• Fully enrolled on a programme of study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency  or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan
• Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling

Financial eligibility:

 You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:

• on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.

When looking for childcare please be aware:

• all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
• any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for study will be funded by the College.
• childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
• students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
• childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
• childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.

All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.

Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list.  You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.