As cities around the world expand and become more densely populated, buildings are increasingly complex. The demand for buildings with high-quality services engineered into their design has also grown. Building services engineers have substantial input into the design and development of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, ancillary systems (including multimedia and data) and building management. They could also be involved in the maintenance and repair of existing building services.
The Building Services Engineering major is designed to provide industry with skilled building service engineers for the commercial property sector. It focuses on mechanical and electrical building services, as well as ancillary and support systems that are key for high-quality commercial buildings.
Subject to CUAP approval
Minimum entry requirements
Selection criteria
Interview may be required
Preferred school subjects
Digital Technologies, English, Technology
Year 1
This major shares some of the first year with the other majors in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. You develop skills in essential construction technology and materials, as well as generic engineering skills.
Year 2
You become familiar with design, design implementation as well as core technologies in building services. This year also introduces building services engineering specific knowledge in electrical and mechanical engineering. Papers this year also introduce you to management, cost engineering and project management.
Year 3
This year covers multiple aspects of advanced building services, mechanics, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning. You also complete a compulsory integration specialisation project. You also complete the compulsory integration specialisation project. You work as part of team, undertaking the role of a building services engineer to develop building services specifications and plans, working alongside students from other construction disciplines.