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In order to transition the UK to NetZero and create a truly zero-carbon built environment, we must not only design effective buildings but operate and maintain them efficiently over their lifetimes. As utility costs increase and we work to retrofit existing buildings, there is an increasing national demand for skills and knowledge in effective building operation. To address these needs, LSBU is proud to have created a ground-breaking, immersive pilot programme with the support of the Office for Students (OFD) new Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) scheme, and in close partnership with leading employers in the housing and green sector, including Building Services Research and Information Association, London Energy, Ashden, Clarion Housing Group, Lambeth Council and Southwark Council.
Operating Net Zero Buildings, one of four short courses in this programme, was developed in response to the growing demand for organisations to mitigate operational carbon and demonstrate compliance with increasingly stringent targets. The course is aimed at facilities and maintenance managers with operational knowledge of buildings, but less formal knowledge of building performance. It teaches facilities managers how to operate buildings to deliver optimal comfort and cost and operation efficiency, and deliver best operational practices without reliance on fossil fuels, through an understanding of good control design and data management.
During the immersive, one-year course you will study the role of the facilities manager, the role of the building, and the social/legal context of its owner/operators’ Net Zero obligations. You’ll gain a practical understanding of all aspects of performance optimisation; the controls and processes necessary for the efficient operation of buildings; the role of energy management systems and data to manage energy, forecast carbon savings and monitor performance; and the tools for financial analysis and reporting.
The course is delivered through lectures, workshops and private study, and involves individual and group projects, site visits, industry-leading guest speakers, and hands-on learning with real-life application.
The other courses in this programme are:
This updated course offering for Sept 2022 entry is currently “subject to validation” to make you aware that the courses are at the final stages of approval. This means the course content is not yet finalised and may undergo further changes. Validation is a rigorous process to ensure high academic quality and standards are met and able to prepare students for future employment or further study.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Mode Part-time |
Duration 1 year |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
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Semester 1
Energy Management and Controls
This module examines the controls and processes that are necessary for the efficient and effective operation of buildings and their engineering services. It provides an understanding of control elements and building energy management systems, and the way that information from these systems can be used to manage energy. The module also presents tools for financial analysis and reporting
Semester 2
Operation for Zero Carbon Building Performance
This module examines how energy and carbon management systems should be set up and maintained, and includes an enhanced understanding of data collection (meters, sensors, protocols), data analytics, and the regulatory, legal and contractual requirements for effective zero carbon operations.
The qualification will lead to roles and careers in sustainable building design, and in particular the design of buildings that are Net Zero Carbon or ‘2050-ready’. Based on feedback from the industry, Net Zero Designs are in high demand immediately as clients seek to be ahead of regulatory requirements. The skills enabled by this qualification will only increase in demand as Government policy pushes for a Net Zero Carbon economy.
GCSE passes in five subjects (grade C or above), including English Language and Mathematics.
Minimum 12 years of education.
For Mature Candidates:
Mature candidates without the normal academic qualifications will be considered if they have a Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ or C and G) in a relevant discipline and have significant relevant industrial experience.
AP(E)L {Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning}
Applicants may use their experience (in work and life) to demonstrate:
Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
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Mode Part-time |
Duration 1 year |
Start date September |
Application code 5824 |
Application method |
Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.
Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.
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UK fee: £3080 | International fee: £5133.33 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5824 | Session code: 1PS00 |
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