What modules are covered?

During this course, you will develop a general understanding of construction, including:

• The science behind building design, surveying, and planning
• Making accurate and appropriate measurements
• Construction methods
• Building regulations and standards
• Data management and information standards in construction
• Relationship management and customer service
• Health and safety
• How the internet of things (iot) impacts construction
• Digital engineering techniques
• Mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
• Construction design principles and processes
• The construction industry and its role in the economy
• Sustainability and the environmental impact of construction
• Business, commerce, and corporate social responsibility

You will also learn about topics specific to building services engineering, including:

• Building Technology Principles
• Building Services Engineering Systems
• Maintenance Principles
• Tools, Equipment, and Materials

Options to Specialise

In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment Engineering
• Electrotechnical Engineering
• Gas Engineering
• Protection Systems Engineering
• Plumbing and Heating Engineering
• Heating Engineering and Ventilation
• Refrigeration Engineering and Air Conditioning Engineering

Transferable skills

• Applying a logical approach to solving problems, identifying issues, and proposing solutions
• Primary research e.g., obtaining measurements related to a design and/or customer requirements
• Communication e.g., providing information and advice to customers and/or wider stakeholders
• Working collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders e.g., to develop content to bid for a construction project.

What Next?

Following successful completion of this T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction, you could go onto a range of careers including but not exclusive to*:

• Engineering construction craftworker 
• Engineering construction technician 
• Engineering maintenance technician 
• Security systems installer 
• Heating and ventilation engineer 
• Refrigeration and air conditioning installer 
• Building services engineer 
• Smart meter installer 
• Domestic appliance service engineer 
• Electrical engineering technician 
• Gas service technician 
• Electrician 
• Plumber 
• Pipe fitter 

You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.

*Disclaimer: please check with your careers advisor for the specific qualifications needed for your chosen career path. 

How will I be assessed?

• Two externally set exams covering knowledge from the building services engineering core content
• One employer-set project covering knowledge and skills from the building services engineering core
• Occupational specialism(s)

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

From school:

• Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 (to include English and maths GCSE at 9-4)

From college:

• Relevant level 2 qualification at merit grade or higher (to include English and maths at level 2 or higher)