Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship - Building Services Design Engineering

The Building Services Design Engineer will manage a team of engineers and technicians and collaborate with other construction professionals to design the various services found in buildings and infrastructure projects. Design engineers can work in a design consultancy, contractor, or a manufacturing company. The work typically includes systems such as renewable and emerging technologies, energy management, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, lighting, power, water services, controls, life-safety systems, communications and building transportation (e.g. lifts).

Recommended duration for this apprenticeship is 5 years but this will depend upon the previous experience of the apprentice and access to opportunities to gain the full range of competence.

The assessment plan for the occupational standard ensures that successful candidates can satisfy the requirements for Engineering Council registration as Incorporated Engineer and CIBSE Associated member (IEng ACIBSE). All applicants can opt for professional review as part of their CIBSE EPA interview.

Underpinning qualifications:

• Level 2 Maths and English, and
• Level 6 BEng (Hons) Building Services Degree, or BSc (Hons) Building Services Degree, mapped to UK-Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) for Incorporated Engineer

Readiness criteria:

• Satisfactory completion of the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the assessment plan for the standard
• Evidence of achieving the underpinning qualifications for the standard
• Employer and training provider confirmation of readiness for End Point Assessment

Download the ST0372 assessment plan here. 
The ST0372 occupational standard can be viewed here.