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Course Information Form

This Course Information Form provides the definitive record of the designated course

Section A: General Course Information

Course Title FdSc Building Services & Sustainability - COPY

Final Award FdSc
Route Code FDBSSFB;FDBSSFBF
Intermediate
Qualification(s)
FHEQ Level 5
Location of Delivery Bedford College

Mode(s) and length of Full-time (FT) over 2 years

study Part-time (PT) pathway typically over 3 years

Standard intake points

October
(months)

QAA SBS Land, Construction, Real Estate and Surveying (2019)

External Reference Foundation Degree Characteristics StatementFHEQ (2014)

Points as applicable
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2014)
including Subject
Benchmark SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for HE (2016)

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Professional, Statutory
or Regulatory Body
n/a
(PSRB) accreditation or
endorsement
HECoS code(s) 100147
UCAS Course Code KD24

The advent of the knowledge economy offers enormous opportunities to enrich people’s lives and enhance the national
prosperity. If these opportunities are to be seized, an increase in the number of highly skilled technologists in the workforce is
required (this is supported by the local employers panel). People working at this level make an important contribution to the
economy (the construction industry contributes approximately 10% to the GDP), and it is vital they receive the appropriate
education and training. This course aims to provide you with the means to pursue an interesting and rewarding career.
Course Aims
This two year full-time & part-time Foundation Degree will provide you with the technical skills and knowledge to function within
important roles specialising in energy conservation, microgeneration, environment and sustainability.

Technologists with this qualification already enjoy rewarding, progressive and worthwhile careers. For full-time students, the units
of work-based learning open-up opportunities and progression routes for careers and further study in construction areas, which
are considered to be in high demand and are well-respected

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Upon successful completion of your course you should meet the appropriate learning outcomes for your award shown in the table
below
Outcome Award
Developed a holistic view of construction and the ability to design,
1 implement and communicate building services solutions for different FdSc Building Services & Sustainability
building types and purposes
Developed technical knowledge, understanding and skills in building
2 services systems, within the context of challenges in delivering FdSc Building Services & Sustainability
Course Learning sustainable projects, and the issue of climate change
Outcomes
Applied mathematical analysis and scientific knowledge, skills and
3 understanding to support practical problem solving in the FdSc Building Services & Sustainability
construction workplace
Developed an understanding of the concepts required to produce
4 ‘zero carbon’ buildings, within the context of building services FdSc Building Services & Sustainability
systems
Interpreted and applied the principles required in designing and
5 implementing building services systems for FdSc Building Services & Sustainability
Green/Eco/Code/Passivhaus buildings

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Students will attend lectures and practical sessions. Work Based Learning remains at the core of this qualification and students
will undertake two units focused on this. Some practical activities are also incorporated, such as working with microgeneration,
surveying, measuring and calibration equipment.

Attending trade seminars is encouraged and external industry experts bring a wealth of experience to the environment through
sharing the real practice. Special sessions are also arranged for students to attend the University for Development and Specialist
Lectures to broaden their experience and knowledge.

Assessments take the form of professional reports in the main. In case of Health and Safety it is actual CSCS tests undertaken by
students, both operative as well as management, which help in obtaining employment. Latter parts of sciences and environmental
studies involve time-controlled activities, where students undertake investigative work in the morning and prepare the report of
Teaching, learning and findings in the afternoon, which is very similar to the industry practice.
assessment strategies
Work Based Learning assessment is monitored through a reflective diary and frequent meetings with the unit leader, allowing the
students to develop their learning progressively. The unit leaders also provide the students with formative feedback. Some
activities like technology are taught through use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) allowing students to practice what they have
learned through application.

Every year the Course Manager and Link Tutor produce a Year Organiser. This not only lists the key dates for the students to
follow, but also lists the due dates for the assignments, specialist activities such as trade shows and seminars, as well as industrial
visits.

The first assessment is in unit Waste Management CLD007-1, this is in week 6 and consists of a report assessing system
installation.

The University’s comprehensive student support service includes: Student Information Desk, a one-stop shop for any initial
enquiries; Student Support team advising and supporting those with physical or learning needs or more general student well
Learning support
being; Study Hub team providing academic skills guidance; Personal Academic Tutoring system; a student managed Peer-
Assisted Learning scheme; support from your lecturers

https://www.beds.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Approved Variations and Additions to Standard Admission
Admissions Criteria
n/a

https://www.beds.ac.uk/about-us/our-university/academic-information

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Note: Be aware that our regulations change every year

Assessment
Approved Variations and Additions to Standard Assessment Regulations’
Regulations
n/a

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Section B: Course Structure

The Units which make up the course are listed below. Each unit contributes to the achievement of the course learning outcomes either through
teaching (T), general development of skills and knowledge (D) or in your assessments (A).

Core or
Unit Unit Name Level Credits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Option
T1
CLD003-1 Introduction to Health Safety and Environment 4 15 Core T1 T1
T2
T1
CLD005-1 Heating Cooling and Power 4 15 Core T1 T1
T2
T1
CLD007-1 Waste Management 4 15 Core T1 T2 T1 T1
T2
T1 T1
CLD008-1 Work-Based Learning A – Applications of Principles 4 15 Core T1 T1
T2 T2
T1
CLD009-1 Fundamental Mathematics and Personal Development 4 30 Core T1
T2
T1 T1 T1
CLD010-1 Building Physics and Energy Utilisation 4 30 Core T2 T2
T2 T2 T2
DA DA1
CLD001-2 Building Science 5 15 Core DA2
12 2
DA DA1 DA1DA1
CLD003-2 Fundamentals of Building Regulations 5 15 Core
12 2 2 2
Work-Based Learning B – Practice and Innovation in DA DA1
CLD010-2 5 30 Core DA1 DA1
Building Services 12 2
DA DA1DA1
CLD011-2 Materials and Carbon Neutral Buildings 5 30 Core DA2
12 2 2
Networking Fundamentals and Internal Environmental DA DA1 DA1DA1
CLD013-2 5 30 Core DA2
Control 12 2 2 2

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Section C: Assessment Plan

The course is assessed as follows :

FDBSSFB (for FT); FDBSSFBF (for PT)-

Ass 1 Type Ass 1 Submit Ass 2 Type Ass 2 Submit Ass 3 Type Ass 3 Submit Ass 4 Type Ass 4 Submit
Unit Code Level Period Core/Option
code wk code wk code wk code wk
SEM
CLD003-1 4 Core IT-PT 15
1
SEM
CLD007-1 4 Core WR-I 10 WR-I 13
1
SEM
CLD005-1 4 Core CW-CS 9 CW-CS 12
2
SEM
CLD008-1 4 Core CW-PO 15
2
CLD009-1 4 TY Core WR-I 14 25
CLD010-1 4 TY Core CW-CS 16 CW-CS 23
SEM
CLD001-2 5 Core CW-CS 10 EX-OT 15
1
SEM
CLD003-2 5 Core EX-OT 6 CW-LR 15
1
SEM
CLD010-2 5 Core CW-PO 15
2
CLD011-2 5 TY Core WR-I 7 PR-ORAL 26
CLD013-2 5 TY Core CW-CS 9 WR-I 25

Glossary of Terms for Assessment Type Codes

CW-CS Coursework - Case Study
CW-LR Coursework - Literature Review

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CW-PO Coursework - Portfolio

EX-OT Invigilated Exam-Other including open book
IT-PT Summative in-class test or phase test
WR-I Coursework - Individual Report

Administrative Information
Faculty Creative Arts Technologies and Science
School School of Computer Science and Technology
Head of School/Department Paul Sant
Course Coordinator David Jazani

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