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Overview
This is a vocational qualification giving you practical opportunities for developing real skills that are valid and relevant in the Building and Engineering Services sector. You will gain a wide range of skills, practices and knowledge across a range of subject areas including Plumbing and Electrical operations, Energy and the Environment, Science and Health and Safety.
It will also better prepare you for a career in the Building Services Engineering sector and allow you to make an informed choice about the most appropriate career option. On successful completion you'll receive a National Progression Award from the Scottish Qualification Authority - a recognised National Qualification in the Building Services Engineering sector.
The course is offered twice a year in August and January.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Minimum entry requirements
- Two National 4 qualifications preferably in English, Mathematics or Physics; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we’ll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
Some of the subjects you will study include:
- Plumbing Operations.
- Electrical Installation Operations.
- Energy and the Environment.
- Science.
- Systems, Roles, Responsibilities and Procedures.
- Health and Safety.
After the course
This course will help prepare you for a career in the Building Services Engineering Sector.
Continuing study
There may be the opportunity to progress onto other National Qualification courses.
How the course is taught
The course contains practical and theoretical aspects and will be delivered in a workshop and classroom environment.