Building Services Technician
A building services technician works on the design, installation and maintenance of all services within a building - heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, lighting and power, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and acoustics are all the responsibility of a building services technician.
As a building services technician you might work for a consulting engineer, who design systems, or a contractor who carries out the work and maintains the systems. Some large contractors may also carry out design work. With further study and qualifications technicians can progress onto degree courses and achieve professional recognition.
For further information contact:
> Building Engineering Services Training - T: 01902 497606
> JTL - T: 08000 852308
> Many of the professional institutions in the sector give details of accredited higher level qualifications which will prepare you for professional membership and engineer status.
Graduates and Professional Qualifications
Depending on the route you take, you can achieve the status of Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineering of Chartered Engineer. These professional qualifications recognise your skills and abilities as an engineer and are valued by employers across the world.
The level of qualification you can achieve is based on your education and experience.
Many of the professional institutions within the building services sector have details of accredited university courses that are also recognised in order for you to become a registered engineer.
Also visit: Engineering Council UK - for information about registered engineers
