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Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, students who began in 2013 or earlier

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title: Bachelor of Engineering

Credits: 240 ects

Qualification Awarded and the Level of Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering, EQF 6

Contact Information

head of degree programme Pirkko Harsia
study secretary Anne Kulmala

Special Admission Requirements

General admission criteria, see TAMK’s websites.

Recognition of Prior Learning

It is possible for students to have their prior competence recognised.

See TAMK’s credit transfer guidelines

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Completion of curriculum studies and achievement of related competence objectives.

Further information:

TAMK Degree Regulations

Ministry of Education and Culture

Profile of the Programme

The degree is a bachelor-level professional higher education degree.

The degree complies with the criteria set by the Finnish national degree system as well as with the European framework for degrees and other competence.

Ministry of Education and Culture

Key Learning Outcomes

The programme contains two possible study paths: electrical building services and HVAC building services. At the conclusion of the course, students will have acquired expertise in their own field as well as a good working knowledge of the other field, also, in both cases, knowledge and understanding of construction engineering.
1st year theme: Need
The field of building services engineering, basic engineering skills and identifying your own learning needs.

2nd year theme: Draft
Energy efficient building services in a residential building. Working as a member of a team.

3rd year theme: Implementation
Energy efficient office premises.Improving independent information search.Working responsibly in different groups.

4th year theme: Use and maintenance
Use and maintenance of building services and managing entities.

During the third and fourth year of study you may choose a module to direct or supplement your own study path. You may also choose to take part in a foreign exchange or work on company projects.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Building services engineering is required in both new build and renovation projects. Tasks in building maintenance and usage are increasingly significant. After graduation you may find work within
•building services design
•contract work as an expert or supervisor
•system commissioning and maintenance
•device construction and sales
•legislative supervision and inspection
•real estate management.

As you gain more experience, you can progress in your career into supervision, management or consultancy. You may either deepen your understanding of a single field or become a generalist covering several. A professional in building services engineering may be employed by a small or a large company or be self-employed.

Access to Further Studies

The degree gives eligibility for master’s degrees.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of study performances is based on TAMK’s assessment criteria

The detailed assessment criteria can be found in course implementation plans. The teaching and assessment methods are agreed on with students at the beginning of each course.

TAMK Degree Regulations

Graduation Requirements

Completion of studies and achievement of competence objectives in the extent set by the curriculum.

Mode of Study

Full-time study

Development of the Programme

The Ministry of Education and Culture’ definitions of policy and TAMK’s strategy have been considered in the curriculum.