Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
The mechanical building services (MBS) programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that combines practical training with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to plan, install, test, and maintain the systems that keep buildings operating safely and efficiently. Training covers heating, ventilation, air conditioning, specialist fluid and gas systems, and non-potable water services. With an emphasis on safety, sustainability, and adapting to automation and technological change, the programme prepares people to meet the needs of a modern and evolving industry.
Benefits of this programme
• Nationally recognised qualifications built to industry standards
• A blend of practical training and technical knowledge
• Flexible structure combining workplace learning, eLearning, and block courses
• Coverage of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
• Knowledge of HVAC, fluid conveyancing, non-potable water, and medical gas services
• Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.
Mechanical building services engineers maintain the components used in heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) in offices, hospitals and factories.
Normally an eight-hour day; sometimes working longer may be required.
Work can include installing and maintaining air conditioning and heating systems in office buildings, hospitals and factories.
You are likely to work in a huge variety of locations.
These can be useful from school:
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:
Apprenticeship
Higher learning
Higher learning
Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications – tailored to your businesses specific needs.
We work with industry experts to develop nationally recognised qualifications, mapping the skills needed and registering them with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Our team develop training plans to make it easy for you to grow your employee’s skills and productivity.
Once your learner/s are signed into a training plan, you will be assigned a Competenz account manager who will:
As an employer, you need to become familiar with your apprentice’s training programme and targets, and provide them with plenty of opportunities to develop and practise the required skills.
We partner with industry associations and members of your industry to help recruit and build talented employees. This includes promoting careers, identifying potential learners and encouraging work placements.
We also support industry events like conferences, competitions and graduations, and regularly celebrate your learners’ success.
