Building Services Engineering Level 3 National Diploma
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering is a specialist, part-time course designed for adults who want to develop technical skills and knowledge in construction, mechanical and electrical building services. This qualification is ideal for those looking to progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education within the building services and construction engineering sector.
Awarding Body:
You will study a range of industry-relevant units over two years, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
You will learn through classroom teaching, technical study, project work and independent learning.
- Construction principles
- Construction design
- Construction technology
- Health and safety in construction
- Low temperature hot water systems
- Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)
- Provision of primary services
- Building services science
- Electrical principles
- Electrical installation
After successfully completing this course, you can progress to:
- Higher education courses in building services engineering or construction
- Higher or degree apprenticeships
- Employment in building services, engineering or facilities management
Assessment is a combination of coursework and external exams:
- Written coursework, assignments and technical reports
- External examinations for selected units
- Project-based assessments
- 4–5 GCSEs (grades 4–5), including English (and maths if required) (flexibility may apply)
- OR Level 2 qualification
- An interview may be required; we’ll be in touch after you apply to invite you to an interview if needed
- Alternative entry via relevant experience may be acceptable
- Develop specialist knowledge in building services engineering
- Gain skills relevant to mechanical and electrical systems
- Prepare for careers in construction and engineering industries
- Progress to higher education or advanced apprenticeships
- Learn from industry-focused curriculum and practical applications
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering
The fee for this course is £2,710.50.
Please note: The fee for this course is per year. The full cost for 2 years is £5421.
The amount you pay may depend on your individual circumstances, including your age, residency status, employment status, whether you receive certain benefits, and how the course is funded. You may be eligible to study for free or receive help towards the cost of your course.
Before completing enrolment, all learners aged 19 and over will have a fee assessment to confirm how much, if anything, they need to pay. You may be asked to provide evidence to support your eligibility for fee remission or funding. Any eligible fee reduction will be applied before your enrolment is completed. Find out more about course fees, funding and eligibility on our Fees page.
- Part-time course over 2 years
- Approximately 400 hours of taught sessions
- Around 600 hours of independent study required
- Delivered at Paddington Green Campus






