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
