Apprenticeship training course

Building services engineering site management (degree) (level 6)

There are 12 training providers who offer this course. Check if a training provider can deliver this training in the apprentice's work location.

Information about Building services engineering site management (degree) (level 6)

Leading the installation of complex environmental systems in construction projects.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Understand engineering principles, codes and standards including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building management systems
  • Understand the client’s needs and the practicality of using certain engineering solutions
  • Understand design principles, building surveys, costing, risk analysis, sustainability, Health and Safety, buildability, contract law.
  • Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes
  • Understand principles of teamworking, staff co-ordination, supply chain management, performance management and the development of people.
  • Understand the importance maintaining of quality standards, using records, systems, tools and techniques for quality improvement.
  • Understand budgets, costs, various forms of contract, procurement and record keeping and their impact on project success
  • Understand different forms of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the best solution for different circumstances
  • Be aware of the importance of good working relationships, the needs of others and equality and diversity in the workplace
  • Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks
  • Understand the environmental impact of building services engineering activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project
  • Understand the importance of the commissioning process and be able to describe typical commissioning activities to enable a building to function effectively

  Skills

  • To develop and apply practical engineering solutions using established and emerging building services technologies
  • Be able to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. Be able to contribute to the design, development and implementation of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness
  • Be able to plan for effective project management, plan and organise resources, tasks and people. Be able to manage teams and staff to meet project requirements and be able to manage quality processes.
  • Be able to prepare and control budgets and apply statutory and commercial frameworks.
  • Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work so that people are kept safe on site
  • Be able to manage engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
  • Be able to communicate well with others at all levels and discuss plans and issues
  • Demonstrate personal and social skills and an ability to deal with colleagues and stakeholders in a way that enhances equality and diversity.
  • Be able to commission building services engineering products after installation to enable a building to function effectively

  Behaviours

  • Be responsible for your own work and that of others.
  • Exercise independent engineering judgement, take responsibility for actions and decisions and operate within the constraints of own skills and knowledge.
  • Operate within the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Code of Conduct and implement work activities within the context of industry issues. Promote ethical behaviour in others and promote the building services industry.
  • Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 6; Equal to degree
• Course duration: 48 months
• Maximum funding: £18,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Assistant Building Services Engineering Site Manager
  • Building Services Installation Manager
  • Project Engineer

View more information about Building services engineering site management (degree) (level 6) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.