Building Services Engineering Technician Level 3 (25/26)

Course Overview

A building services Engineering technician provides assistance to engineers and other construction professionals in the development of cost effective technical and sustainable design solutions involving the production of three dimensional models, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings taking into account, where appropriate, pre-fabrication techniques.

Their work typically includes systems such as renewable technologies, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, lighting, power, controls and lifts. Buildings and infrastructure take on many forms from newly built facilities to the refurbishment of premises for every sector of industry. As design technicians they could be working under supervision in a design consultancy, a contractor or a manufacturing company.

Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a Construction Engineering role or similar, this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Level 2-3 Engineering Operative or Technician apprenticeship programme or equivalent full-time course and would like to further enhance their knowledge and skills.

This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain. Experience of Project Engineering or Project Management desirable but not essential.


What topics are covered?

Methods of design building engineering projects 

Scientific, technical and engineering principles 

Work effectively and contributing 

Communication 

Code of conduct (professional bodies and institutions) 

Safe working practices  Economic, environmental and social wellbeing 

Continuing Professional Development


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Course Details

Course Type: Apprenticeship
Campus: Main Reception, Midford Building, Somer Valley Campus
Level: Advanced
Duration: 36 months

Frequently asked questions

A building services Engineering technician provides assistance to engineers and other construction professionals in the development of cost effective technical and sustainable design solutions involving the production of three dimensional models, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings taking into account, where appropriate, pre-fabrication techniques.

Their work typically includes systems such as renewable technologies, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, lighting, power, controls and lifts. Buildings and infrastructure take on many forms from newly built facilities to the refurbishment of premises for every sector of industry. As design technicians they could be working under supervision in a design consultancy, a contractor or a manufacturing company.

Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a Construction Engineering role or similar, this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Level 2-3 Engineering Operative or Technician apprenticeship programme or equivalent full-time course and would like to further enhance their knowledge and skills.

This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain. Experience of Project Engineering or Project Management desirable but not essential.

Apprentices without level 2 (GCSE 4/C) in English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior starting the apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering 

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) or City and Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification.

Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
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