Bachelor of Technology in Building Services Technology

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Building Services Technology is designed to develop technical expertise in the planning, design, installation and management of building services systems. Students gain grounded knowledge in core engineering principles while applying sustainable practices to support occupant comfort, energy efficiency and safety in modern built environments.

Award and Faculty

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Building Services Technology
• Faculty of Engineering Technology

Study Mode

• Weekday programme
• Weekend programme available for eligible NVQ candidates

Eligibility and Entry Requirements

• G.C.E. (A/L) students may be enrolled in the weekday programme when vacancies remain after NVQ intake
• Accepted NVQ 5 qualifications include Building Construction Technology, Building Services Technology, Electrical Technology and other allied technical streams
• NVQ 6 qualifications and equivalent technical qualifications may lead to exemptions from specified modules

Professional Skills and Focus

Graduates develop practical skills for building services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, plumbing and electrical systems. The programme emphasises systems that enhance occupant comfort, energy efficiency, compliance with safety standards and integration of smart technologies for adaptive building performance.

Career Pathways

• Engineering and consulting firms specialising in building services and sustainability
• Construction and project implementation roles with system installation oversight
• Facilities and building systems management
• Energy management, sustainability and regulatory compliance sectors
• Building services engineering and research roles

Curriculum and Modules

The curriculum progresses from foundational engineering principles to specialised building services competencies. Core modules span mathematics, physics and communication, progressing into technical systems and project applications across six semesters.

Semester 1

• Engineering Mathematics I
• Engineering Physics
• Theory of Electricity
• Communication Skills for Engineering Technology I
• Fluid Mechanics
• Construction Technology I
• Construction Drawing
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

Semester 2

• Engineering Mathematics II
• Thermodynamics for Building Services
• Strength of Materials for Building Services
• Electrical Technology
• Fire Engineering Technology
• Communication Skills for Engineering Technology II
• Three Dimensional Modeling of Buildings
• Decision Making Techniques

Semester 3

• Lighting Systems in Buildings
• Extra Low Voltage Systems in Buildings
• Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Systems I
• Building Acoustics
• Plumbing Technology
• Electrical Installation Technology
• Architectural Aspects of Building Services
• Presentation of Engineering Information

Semester 4

• Research Methods
• Industrial Economics & Management
• HVAC II
• Lightning Protection Systems
• Parking & Internal Transportation Systems
• Design Project
• Occupational Health and Safety for Buildings
• Building Services Drawing
• Photography
• Meditation & Stress Management
• Construction Management

Semester 5

• Work Based/Industrial Training

Semester 6

• Final Year Project
• Building Management Systems
• Quality Management in Buildings
• Building Management for Sustainability
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Energy Management in Buildings
• Measurement Practice & Estimating for Building Services
• Waste Management in Buildings
• Finishing & Personal Grooming

Learning Experience

Through integrated theoretical instruction and practical application, students engage with real-world building systems, developing competencies in analysis, design, management and sustainability practices relevant to the construction and facilities management industries.

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