Foundation degrees framework specification
Component III: Technical building services knowledge & skills base (option pathways)
It is important that programmes have option pathways that include the appropriate knowledge and skills to support that optional pathway. Options offered should be negotiated with local employers and potential students and, at best, match employment and job function needs. This component is likely to represent a minimum of 30% of all programmes.
Example module ‘sets’ are as follows. Equally, providers might decide to offer modules to cover the fundamentals of all sectors.
Option pathway taken from the following:
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Electrical O13 and O14 Electrical Installations (Levels 4 & 5)
Notes - for programmes seeking accreditation as contributing to IEng the mechanical and electrical modules of this section should map well against UK Spec Broad Area of Learning: “Engineering Practice” . The commercial modules will map against elements of UKSpec Broad Area of Learning: “Economic, social and environmental context” but are unlikely to satisfy the requirements of “Engineering Practice”. However, providers should review UK Spec to check for any variations or changes.
In addition, each pathway should integrate the detailed learning outcomes listed under ‘Sustainable and renewable technologies’ (mandatory).
Mechanical O4 and O5 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Levels 4 & 5)
- O6 and O7 Refrigeration (Levels 4 & 5)
- O8 Public Health Engineering (Level 4)
- O9 Utility Services (Level 4)
- O10 and 011 Fire Engineering (levels 4&5)
- O12 Controls & Building Management Systems
Electrical O13 and O14 Electrical Installations (Levels 4 & 5)
- O15 Electrical Power Supplies
- O16 Lighting Designs
- O17 Fire detection & Security Installations
- O18 Transportation systems in buildings
- O19 Controls & Building Management Systems
Commercial O20 Building Services Engineering Systems
- O21 Tendering & Estimating
- O22 Measurement
- O23 Contractual procedures
- O24 Law and Contract
- O25 Procurement
- O26 Supply Chain Management
- O27 Specification and documentation
- O28 Cost & Financial Control
