CertHE Building Services Engineering at University of the Built Environment

An online Certificate of Higher Education for people starting or progressing a career in the technical systems that make buildings work, including electrical, lighting, heating, ventilation, water and fire safety systems. Study is practical and applied, covering professional practice, regulation and low-carbon building services.

Faculty: Undergraduate Programmes  |  Department: Building Services Engineering  |  Duration: 1.5 years part-time (6 modules)  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules: Building Services Fundamentals and Environmental Performance; Mechanical and Public Health Engineering; Electrical Building Services and Controls; Fire Engineering; Systems Integration and Utility Coordination; Professional Practice, Regulation and Industry Trends.

Career pathways

Leads to roles such as building services engineering technician, electrical or mechanical services technician, facilities or maintenance engineering, technical support in consultancies or contractors, and renewable energy engineering.

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