Course Code: GBCL1F
Type: Full Time
Entry Requirements
- Four GCSEs at grade E or above
- An equivalent foundation course.
considered individually.
Who is the course for
This qualification is for people thinking about a career in buildings services engineering - perhaps maintaining air conditioners or working as an electrician or a plumber.Need some practical experience to make a career decision? These 1-year introductory qualifications cover 4 areas of building services engineering; Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating and Ventilating and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning.
Course Content
To achieve the Level 1 Certificate in Access to Building Services Engineering, learners must achieve 34 credits from the mandatory units.1. Understand and demonstrate fundamental safe working practices in BSE (Building Services Engineering).
2. Understand and demonstrate fundamental environmental protection measures within BSE.
3. Understand and demonstrate fundamental scientific principles within BSE.
4. Introduction to BSE.
5. Understand and demonstrate fundamental Refrigeration and air conditioning operations.
6. Understand and demonstrate fundamental electrical installation operations.
7. Understand and demonstrate fundamental heating and ventilation operations.
8. Understand and demonstrate fundamental plumbing operations.
Study Methods
Lectures, laboratory/practical work, tutorials, private study periods, projects and assignments.How is the course assessed
You'll be assessed on your practical skills and the knowledge you gain, by City and Guilds GOLA Online multiple choice test.Where next - Further Studies
Once you have successfully completed this qualification you can progress onto any of these qualifications.- 2357 Level 3 Diploma in electro-technical technology
- 6187 Level 2 and 3 NVQ Certificate/Diploma in Refrigeration and air-conditioning
- 6188 Level 3 NVQ Certificate/Diploma in heating and ventilating
- 6189 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and heating installation.
Where next - Job Opportunities
These qualifications don't lead directly to a job, but they prepare you to start other qualifications. After taking another qualification, you could choose to work as:- an electrician
- a plumber
- a heating and ventilating engineer
- an air conditioning engineer
More Information
For more information, please contact our Information, Advice & Guidance team on 01895 853333 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itHow to Apply
To apply for a course choose one of these methods:- Online - click the Apply Now button, fill out the form and submit
- Post - download an application form here , or use the form in the prospectus. Fill it out and return it to:
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
