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Course overview

This course is only available to school students. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) course will provide you with the opportunity to develop technical, skills in Building Services Engineering.

You will undertake a course of study that relates to the design, installation, maintenance and management of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within commercial/industrial buildings.

Course description

Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering SCQF Level 7:

  • Design Principles and Application
  • Heating
  • Ventilating and Air Conditioning
  • Thermofluids and Acoustic Criteria
  • Analytical Methods
  • Building Services Engineering Science
  • Piped Distribution Services
  • Health and Safety in the Building Services Industry
  • Building Services Project Management
  • Final Project

Entry requirements

You must have or be studying towards:

  • Higher Maths or Physics

Progression

Further study

You might go on to:

  • Glasgow Kelvin College has an articulation partnership with many universities to a degree in engineering
  • Modern Apprenticeships in Heating and Ventilation
  • Service and Maintenance
  • Refrigeration and Air conditioning or general employment in the engineering or construction industry
  • Course options

    Course Type: Part-time
    Details
    Date: 01/08/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
    Venue details

    Springburn Campus

    123 Flemington Street

    Glasgow

    Course provider

    Glasgow Kelvin College