This consists of 10 study modules and offers a route to nationally recognised qualifications for building services engineering technicians, incorporated engineers and engineers. A major project, incorporating recent technological developments and a feasibility study, gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained throughout both this course and the HNC programme. The subject modules are Air Conditioning, Heating, Mathematics and Controls, Thermofluids, Company Organisation, and Personnel Management. Successful completion of the HNC permits entry to the Continuing Education Diploma. Teaching on both programmes is by means of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions.
Assessment is through a mixture of coursework and examinations.
The Design project involves group dynamics and presentational assessment aspects. BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Building Services Engineering. Other approved qualifications plus bridging course. Exemptions are possible for specific units if studied in other programmes, or where prior experience can be considered sufficiently applicable. The diploma provides complete academic exemption from the associate examination of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and Incorporated Engineer status.