Bachelor of Science in Building Services Engineering

Introduction

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates with relevant competencies needed to perform professional tasks and research in the Construction Industry.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

• Equip students with theoretical, conceptual and practical skills needed to design and supervise the construction of building services
• Provide students with critical and analytical skills needed to perform professional tasks such as the selection of sustainable electronic and mechanical equipment used in buildings.
• Build the capacity of students to conduct research in existing and new developmental trends in the construction industry.
• Equip students with transferable hands-on skills such as designing, drawing, fixing of electrical, plumbing installations, security systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Equip students with entrepreneurial knowledge needed to propel them into business, especially the construction industry.
• Equip students with the knowledge in professional ethics in the construction industry and the implications of noncompliance.

Entry Requirements

The duration of the Bachelor of Science programme is four (4) years, and to gain admission to the programme, an applicant must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements:

The section of the population likely to access the programmes are:

• SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal work, Technical Drawing/Engineering Science, Economics and Geography.
• WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal Technical Drawing/Engineering Science, Economics and Geography
• GCE: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better) at GCE ‘A’ Level including Mathematics and any two from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography. In addition, the applicant must have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).
• Mature Students: The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application, with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English Language and Mathematics or SSSCE passes in Core English and Core Mathematics plus at least five years relevant experience can access the programme. In addition, must pass the selection examination and interview.
• Foreign applicant’s certificates shall be referred to GTEC for verification and determination.
• Intermediate Certificate Two holders must have a minimum of credit in two (2) Electives including: Plumbing and Gas Fitting, and Pass in Three (3) Core subjects including: Core Mathematics and English Language.

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS:

Students who will complete the programme successfully may gain employment in areas such as:

• Construction Consultancy firms (Services Engineers)
• Construction firms e.g. Building, Road, Railways and other infrastructure contractors
• District/Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies (as Services Engineers, Building Inspectors, and Estate Managers)
• Pharmaceutical companies (as Estate Managers and Project Managers)
• Financial Institutions (as Estate Managers and Projects Managers)
• Telecommunication Establishments (as Projects Officers/Managers and Site Acquisition Officers)
• All corporate institutions/organizations
• Educational institutions (as Lecturers, Teachers, Instructors and Materials Laboratory Officers)
• Estate Developers (as Supervisors and Project Managers)
• Entrepreneurs (self-employed as contractors, building materials merchants, building materials manufacturers and consultants)