Building Automation Program (BAS)

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This advanced program is designed for HVAC Technicians and others involved in the HVAC industry. It will begin with the Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems and move all the way through troubleshooting systems. This program will prepare students with a strong understanding of typical HVAC mechanical systems in a commercial building environment. In turn, the student will gain an understanding of the different types of control systems and concepts used in these commercial buildings.

This Program includes 7 courses with 42 modules and is NATE recognized for 126 hours of Continuing Education Hours (CEHs)

The online building automation training program discusses electric and electronic control systems used in commercial HVAC systems. Building Automation Systems (BAS) are discussed in detail, starting with older systems and proceeding to today’s modern web-based systems. The student learns the types and methods of operator interfaces in commercial buildings, as well as the different types of BAS inputs and outputs in detail.

Moving on, students learn the skills and in-depth understanding needed to install and program typical modern BAS equipment. Instruction is carried out in a vendor-independent manner. VAV terminal box, Air Handling Unit, and Central Boiler/Chiller Plant Programming will be used as examples.

Moving further on, HVAC Technicians and others involved in the HVAC, industry learn BAS advanced implementation strategies regarding energy saving features. This HVAC/R Building Automation Systems (BAS) online training program also equips the technician to perform basic service troubleshooting of BAS and understand the role and structure of interoperable systems including BACNET and LON. The student will then be able to work with commissioning agents to ensure proper BAS operation and implementation.

A series of recorded video lecture presentations included with each learning module are covered in detail in a ‘ride-along in the service van’ format. All scenarios are derived from actual service calls. Upon completion of this HVAC/R Building Automation Systems (BAS) online training program, the technician will have covered a minimum 70% of the most frequent service calls on BAS/DDC.

Upon completion of this program the student will be prepared for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Building Automation Technician Certification exam. This 100-question exam covers: DDC Fundamentals, Building Automation Networks, Building Automation Controllers, Digital Logic and Programming, Sensor Installation and Applications, Actuator Installation and Applications.

Download and review the exam competency and task list here:

HVAC Excellence Competency & Task List for Building Automation Certification

The program complies with ACCA Quality Installation & Maintenance Standards.

The textbooks: HVAC Control Systems’ by Ronnie J Auvil 4th Edition. and HVAC Control Systems Workbook 4th Edition are included in the tuition for this program and will be shipped to the student.

Courses included in this HVAC/R Building Automation Systems (BAS) online training program:

HVAC Fundamentals
Commercial Building Heating Systems
Commercial Building Cooling Systems
IAQ and Commercial Air Handling Units
HVAC System Energy Sources
Control Principles

154 HVAC Control Systems Types and BAS Basics

Control Systems
Electrical Control Systems
Electronic Control Systems
Building Automation Systems and Controllers
Operator Interfaces
Building Automation System Inputs and Outputs

155 HVAC BAS Installation and Strategies

Building Automation System Installation, Wiring, and Testing
Computer Networks and Web Based Control
Direct Digital Control Strategies
Supervisory Control Strategies
Building Automation Retrofit of Existing Systems

156 HVAC BAS System Management and Advanced Technologies

Building System Management
Energy Audits and Utility Structures
Building Automation System Troubleshooting
Building Automation System Interoperability-Advanced Technologies
Building Commissioning

157 HVAC Troubleshooting DDC Systems & Components

Troubleshooting Tools & Safety; Overview of ‘Typical’ DDC System Today
Input Troubleshooting with Multiple, Typical Field Scenarios
Output Troubleshooting with Multiple, Typical Field Scenarios
Field Controller Level Troubleshooting Part 1
Field Controller Level Troubleshooting Part 2 with Multiple, Typical Field Scenarios
Basic Web-Based Control Systems Troubleshooting Part 1
Web-Based Control Systems Troubleshooting Part 2 with Multiple, Typical, Field Scenarios

158 HVACR Troubleshooting Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems

Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tools and Safety; Definition and Development of VAV
VAV AHU and Terminal Box Control Systems and Components
VAV Air Handling Units and Control Sequences
VAV Air Handling Unit Troubleshooting (Most Common Scenarios)
VAV Terminal Box Types and Control Sequences
VAV Terminal Box Types and Control Sequences – VAV Box Modes of Operation
VAV Terminal Box Troubleshooting Scenarios (Most Common Scenarios)

159 HVACR IT for HVAC Technicians

Introduction; Networking Personnel and Networking Basics Part 1
Networking Personnel and Networking Basics Part 2
HVAC Control System Networks
Client Computers
Servers
Wireless Networking: Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
Software Troubleshooting Tools; Troubleshooting Scenarios

Textbooks: HVAC Control Systems’ by Ronnie J Auvil 4th Edition. and HVAC Control Systems Workbook 4th Edition are included in the tuition for this program and will be shipped to the student.

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For complete individual course descriptions, go to the corresponding course number listed in our Master Catalog.