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Building Services Engineering, HVAC-Engineering: Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering 2016-2020

Code: TXF25S1

Degree title
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
Credits
240 ects
Duration
4 years (240 cr)
Start semester
Autumn 2025
Teaching language
Finnish

Descriptions

The study modules of Building Services Engineering are the following:
• degree programme studies 130 ECTS
• compulsory studies of degree programme 25 ECTS
• one optional study module of the track 30 ECTS
• one totally elective study module 10 ECTS
• two internship periods 30 ECTS
• bachelor thesis 15 ECTS
TOTAL 240 ECTS

The studies of the two year of study, and half of the third year studies are compulsory and common to all the students in the degree programme. The learner’s track is selected at the end of the second semester of study. There are two options: HVAC Design and HVAC Contracting.

During the last two years of study the students have to complete four compulsory elective study modules of the major and one optional module. In addition, the student has to complete one totally elective study module. The students have to complete as well two internship periods of 10 weeks and finally carry out a bachelor thesis on a topic related to their major.

The students may relatively freely plan the timing of their studies of the spring periods of the third and fourth year, and period 2 in the fourth year based on the timing of the optional and elective modules, work placement and international exchange. The work placement periods may be carried out during the study periods of the third or fourth year or alternatively during the summer periods between the semesters

Development

Tutkinto-ohjelma pitää kiinteää yhteyttä työelämään mm. asiantuntijaluennoiden, harjoitteluiden, työssäoppimisopintojen, innovaatioprojektien, tkio-hankkeiden ja opinnäytetöiden kautta. Opetussuunnitelman laatimisen yhteydessä on tavattu johtavia LVI-suunnittelu- ja urakointialan toimijoita syksyllä 2022.

Further information

Unit: Myllypuro, Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki
Head of Department: Jorma Säteri
Head of Degree Programme: Aki Valkeapää
Programme Coordinator: Jasmin Osmoviita

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 Spring 2028 Autumn 2028 Spring 2029 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027 1. / 2027 2. / 2027 3. / 2028 4. / 2028 1. / 2028 2. / 2028 3. / 2029 4. / 2029
TXF25S1-1001
Common Studies

(Choose all )

115
TX00GA51 Study Readiness for Building Services Engineering 5
TX00FX87 Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics 5
TX00FX88 Basic Studies in Engineering Physics 5
TX00GF84 Basics of House Building 5
TX00FF33 Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English 5
TX00FI72 Town House HVAC Systems and Indoor Climate 5
TX00FF36 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1 5
TX00GA53 Physics for Building Services Systems 5
TX00GA73 Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 1 5
TX00GF63 Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology 5
TX00GA58 LVI-asennukset ja materiaalit 4
TX00FF39 Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF40 Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings 5
TX00FF41 Water and Sewage Systems 5
TX00GF21 Air Conditioning Technology 1 5
TX00FF43 Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings 5
TX00FF47 Building Automation 5
TX00GA55 Swedish for Building Services Engineering 3
TX00GA59 Chemistry 2
TX00FF48 Building Information Modeling 5
TX00GI44 Energy Economy of Buildings 5
TX00FF49 Academic Communication in Finnish and English 5
XX00FW79 Sustainability in the Urban European Context 1
TX00GA57 Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 2 5
TX00GA64 Process Management in Renovation 5
TXF25S1-1002
Common Studies of Learner's Track

(Choose all )

25
TX00GA62 Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants 5
TX00FF45 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2 5
TX00GA61 District Heating 5
TX00FF51 Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling 5
TX00FF50 HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements 5
TXF25S1-1003
Advanced Professional Skills

(Choose ects: 30)

30
TX00GA66 Air Conditioning Technology 2 5
TX00GA65 Air Conditioning Technology 5
TX00GA67 Cooling Systems 5
TX00GA68 HVAC Design Part 1 5
TX00GA69 HVAC Design Part 2 5
TX00GA70 Refrigeration and Special systems 5
TX00FF30 HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology 5
TX00FF31 HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts 5
TX00FF32 HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman 5
TX00FF58 Industrial Experience 15
TXF25S1-1010
Metropolia Innovation Studies

(Choose ects: 10)

10
XX00FV31 Metropolia Minno 1 2
XX00FV32 Metropolia Minno 2 3
XX00FV33 Metropolia Minno 3 5
TXF25S1-1015
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills

(Choose ects: 5)

5
TXF25S1-1006
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 10)

10
TXF25S1-1007
Work Placement

(Choose all )

30
TX00GI53 Practical Training 1 10
TX00GI54 Practical Training 2 10
TX00GI55 Practical Training 3 10
TXF25S1-1012
Bachelor´s Thesis

(Choose ects: 15)

15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Implementation of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
Total 240 59 50 71 75 30 29 30 20 26 45 35 40 15 15 14.5 14.5 15 15 10 10 13 13 22.5 22.5 17.5 17.5 20 20

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Second language (Finnish)

No attached course units

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

No attached course units

Not grouped
Study Readiness for Building Services Engineering
Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics
Basic Studies in Engineering Physics
Basics of House Building
Town House HVAC Systems and Indoor Climate
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 1
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
LVI-asennukset ja materiaalit
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Air Conditioning Technology 1
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Swedish for Building Services Engineering
Chemistry
Building Information Modeling
Energy Economy of Buildings
Sustainability in the Urban European Context
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 2
Process Management in Renovation
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
District Heating
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Air Conditioning Technology 2
Air Conditioning Technology
Cooling Systems
HVAC Design Part 1
HVAC Design Part 2
Refrigeration and Special systems
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Industrial Experience
Metropolia Minno 1
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Information Modeling
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Work Placement

No attached course units

Bachelor´s Thesis

No attached course units

Core Requirement Studies
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped
Study Readiness for Building Services Engineering
Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics
Basic Studies in Engineering Physics
Basics of House Building
Town House HVAC Systems and Indoor Climate
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 1
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
LVI-asennukset ja materiaalit
Air Conditioning Technology 1
Building Automation
Swedish for Building Services Engineering
Chemistry
Energy Economy of Buildings
Sustainability in the Urban European Context
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 2
Process Management in Renovation
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
District Heating
Air Conditioning Technology 2
Air Conditioning Technology
Cooling Systems
HVAC Design Part 1
HVAC Design Part 2
Refrigeration and Special systems
Industrial Experience
Metropolia Minno 1
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Study Readiness for Building Services Engineering
Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics
Basic Studies in Engineering Physics
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 1
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
LVI-asennukset ja materiaalit
Swedish for Building Services Engineering
Chemistry
Building Information Modeling
Energy Economy of Buildings
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 2
Process Management in Renovation
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Metropolia Minno 1
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Swedish for Building Services Engineering
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Sustainability in the Urban European Context
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Town House HVAC Systems and Indoor Climate
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Air Conditioning Technology 1
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Building Information Modeling
Energy Economy of Buildings
Sustainability in the Urban European Context
Process Management in Renovation
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
District Heating
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Air Conditioning Technology 2
Air Conditioning Technology
Cooling Systems
HVAC Design Part 1
HVAC Design Part 2
Refrigeration and Special systems
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Industrial Experience
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Study Readiness for Building Services Engineering
Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics
Basic Studies in Engineering Physics
Basics of House Building
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Town House HVAC Systems and Indoor Climate
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 1
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
LVI-asennukset ja materiaalit
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Air Conditioning Technology 1
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Swedish for Building Services Engineering
Chemistry
Building Information Modeling
Energy Economy of Buildings
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 2
Process Management in Renovation
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
District Heating
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Air Conditioning Technology 2
Air Conditioning Technology
Cooling Systems
HVAC Design Part 1
HVAC Design Part 2
Refrigeration and Special systems
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Industrial Experience
Metropolia Minno 1
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Study Readiness for Building Services Engineering
Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics
Basic Studies in Engineering Physics
Basics of House Building
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Town House HVAC Systems and Indoor Climate
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 1
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
LVI-asennukset ja materiaalit
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Air Conditioning Technology 1
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Swedish for Building Services Engineering
Chemistry
Building Information Modeling
Energy Economy of Buildings
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 2
Process Management in Renovation
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
District Heating
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Air Conditioning Technology 2
Air Conditioning Technology
Cooling Systems
HVAC Design Part 1
HVAC Design Part 2
Refrigeration and Special systems
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Industrial Experience
Metropolia Minno 2
Metropolia Minno 3
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Implementation of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
TXF25S1-1001
Common Studies

(Choose all )

115
TX00GA51 Study Readiness for Building Services Engineering 5
TX00FX87 Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics 5
TX00FX88 Basic Studies in Engineering Physics 5
TX00GF84 Basics of House Building 5
TX00FF33 Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English 5
TX00FI72 Town House HVAC Systems and Indoor Climate 5
TX00FF36 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1 5
TX00GA53 Physics for Building Services Systems 5
TX00GA73 Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 1 5
TX00GF63 Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology 5
TX00GA58 LVI-asennukset ja materiaalit 4
TX00FF39 Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF40 Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings 5
TX00FF41 Water and Sewage Systems 5
TX00GF21 Air Conditioning Technology 1 5
TX00FF43 Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings 5
TX00FF47 Building Automation 5
TX00GA55 Swedish for Building Services Engineering 3
TX00GA59 Chemistry 2
TX00FF48 Building Information Modeling 5
TX00GI44 Energy Economy of Buildings 5
TX00FF49 Academic Communication in Finnish and English 5
XX00FW79 Sustainability in the Urban European Context 1
TX00GA57 Lämmönsiirto ja virtaustekniikka 2 5
TX00GA64 Process Management in Renovation 5
TXF25S1-1002
Common Studies of Learner's Track

(Choose all )

25
TX00GA62 Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants 5
TX00FF45 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2 5
TX00GA61 District Heating 5
TX00FF51 Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling 5
TX00FF50 HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements 5
TXF25S1-1003
Advanced Professional Skills

(Choose ects: 30 )

30
TX00GA66 Air Conditioning Technology 2 5
TX00GA65 Air Conditioning Technology 5
TX00GA67 Cooling Systems 5
TX00GA68 HVAC Design Part 1 5
TX00GA69 HVAC Design Part 2 5
TX00GA70 Refrigeration and Special systems 5
TX00FF30 HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology 5
TX00FF31 HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts 5
TX00FF32 HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman 5
TX00FF58 Industrial Experience 15
TXF25S1-1010
Metropolia Innovation Studies

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
XX00FV31 Metropolia Minno 1 2
XX00FV32 Metropolia Minno 2 3
XX00FV33 Metropolia Minno 3 5
TXF25S1-1015
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills

(Choose ects: 5 )

5
TXF25S1-1006
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
TXF25S1-1007
Work Placement

(Choose all )

30
TX00GI53 Practical Training 1 10
TX00GI54 Practical Training 2 10
TX00GI55 Practical Training 3 10
TXF25S1-1012
Bachelor´s Thesis

(Choose ects: 15 )

15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Implementation of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
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