{"id":39870,"date":"2025-05-30T09:58:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T16:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hvacredu.net\/staging\/?post_type=product&#038;p=39870"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:16:01","slug":"building-automation-systems-program","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.hvacredu.net\/staging\/shop\/building-automation-systems-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Automation Systems Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-36 ai-optimize-introduction\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>(129 Total instructional hours &#8211; 365 days to complete)\u00a0 Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-37\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>The courses making up the Program are:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Full course descriptions below)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-38\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>422 DDC Bootcamp<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-39\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>153 HVACR Control Systems Fundamentals<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-40\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>154 HVACR Control Systems Types and BAS Basics<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-41\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>155 HVACR BAS Installation and Strategies<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-42\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>156 HVACR BAS System Management and Advanced Technologies<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-43\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>157 HVACR Troubleshooting DDC Systems &amp; Components Course<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-44\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>159 HVACR IT for HVAC Technicians<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-45\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-46\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">(Includes textbooks &#8211; HVAC Control Systems Textbook and Workbook &#8211; a $160 value)<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-47\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">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\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-48\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-49\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-50\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A series of recorded video lecture presentations included with each learning module are covered in detail in a \u2018ride-along in the service van\u2019 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-51\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Upon completion of this program the student will be prepared for the HVAC\u00a0Excellence Employment Ready Building Automation Technician Certification exam.\u00a0\u00a0This 100-question exam covers: DDC Fundamentals, Building Automation Networks, Building Automation Controllers, Digital Logic and Programming, Sensor Installation and Applications, Actuator Installation and Applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-52\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Review the exam competency and task list here:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"moto-text150 ai-optimize-53\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hvacredu.net\/staging\/hvac-excellence-competency-and-task-list\/\">HVAC Excellence Competency &amp; Task List for Building Automation Certification<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-54\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Required Textbooks:<\/strong>\u00a0HVAC Control Systems (4th edition) and Workbook shipped upon program enrollment, included with Program Enrollment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-55\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For course descriptions, find the corresponding course number earlier in this catalog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-56\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong>\u00a0This program is designed for HVAC technicians, facilities managers, and commercial maintenance technicians who have already completed an educational program for HVAC and\/or have current industry work experience in the field. The program will build on your existing knowledge of HVAC fundamentals and equipment and help you learn HVACR Controls and Building Automation Systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-57\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Grades:<\/strong>\u00a0Students who complete a course with a grade of 70% or higher will receive a certificate of completion for that course. Further, at the end of the program, if all six courses are passed with a score of 70% or higher, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for the HVAC Controls \/ Building Automation Systems Program. All courses in the program also carry NATE continuing education credit for technicians maintaining industry certifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-58\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jobs:<\/strong>\u00a0A quick check revealed that Indeed.com shows 1,044 job listings for Building Automation Controls Technician; Monster.com shows over 1,000, Career Builder shows 504, and GlassDoor.com shows 4,457. This skill set is much in demand right now and will continue to increase!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-59\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This program qualifies for our no-interest in-house financing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-60\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Course Descriptions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-61\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\"><strong>422 DDC Bootcamp<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(18 instructional hours)<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-62\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-63\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The vast majority of commercial buildings today utilize Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Any technician working in a commercial building must have a basic understanding of these systems. Technicians choosing a career path in controls must have an even greater understanding of these systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-64\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0This six module series is designed for new hires and those transitioning from residential systems to commercial building HVAC and control systems. Direct Digital Control system types and configurations are presented and discussed. The course is generic and not focused on one manufacturer or type. Emphasis is put on real-world troubleshooting and operation scenarios.\u00a0 It will cover common commercial HVAC systems and multiple generations of controls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-65\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Students will take one course\/module at a time in a systematic progression. Students are enrolled as online asynchronous.\u00a0 This access allows students to login at their convenience 24\/7\/365.\u00a0 This program is NATE recognized for 18 hours of continuing education hours (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-66\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0The modules making up the course are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-67\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Overview of typical DDC System Today.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-68\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Field Controllers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-69\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Inputs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-70\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Outputs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-71\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Control Strategies and Operator Tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-72\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Web Based control Systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-73\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">153 HVACR Control Systems Fundamentals<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(18 Instructional Hours)\u00a0<em>Intermediate<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-74\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-75\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This course is designed to introduce HVACR Technicians, and others involved in the HVACR industry, to the Fundamentals of HVACR Control Systems. This course 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. Instruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation &amp; Maintenance Standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-76\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Recommended Prerequisites: you will need a strong working knowledge of HVACR Fundamentals prior to enrollment into this course. This course is NATE recognized for 18 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification. The main topics for the course are identified below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-77\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">HVAC Fundamentals<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-78\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Commercial Building Heating Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-79\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Commercial Building Cooling Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-80\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">IAQ and Commercial Air Handling Units<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-81\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">HVAC System Energy Sources<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-82\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Control Principles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-83\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">154 HVACR Control System Types and BAS Basics<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(18 Instructional Hours)\u00a0<em>Intermediate<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-84\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-85\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This course is designed to introduce HVACR Technicians, and others involved in the HVACR industry, to Electrical and electronic control systems as used in commercial buildings and HVAC systems. Building Automation systems will then be discussed in detail, starting with older systems and proceeding to today\u2019s modern web-based systems. The student will understand types and methods of operator interfaces in commercial buildings, as well as the different types of BAS inputs and outputs in detail. Instruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation &amp; Maintenance Standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-86\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Recommended Prerequisites: you will need a strong working knowledge of HVACR Fundamentals and completion of \u201c153 Controls Systems Fundamentals\u201d prior to enrollment into this course. This course is NATE recognized for 18 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-87\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The main topics for the course are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-88\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Control Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-89\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Electrical Control Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-90\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Electronic Control Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-91\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building Automation Systems and Controllers<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-92\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Operator Interfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-93\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building Automation System Inputs and Outputs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-94\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">155 HVACR BAS Installation and Strategies<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(18 Instructional Hours)\u00a0<em>Advanced<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-95\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-96\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This course is designed to equip HVACR Technicians, and others involved in the HVACR industry, with the skills and understanding needed to install and program typical modern BAS equipment. This will be done in a vendor-independent manner. VAV terminal box, Air Handling Unit, and Central Boiler\/Chiller Plant Programming will be used as examples. Instruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation &amp; Maintenance Standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-97\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Recommended Prerequisites: completion of 153 Controls Systems Fundamentals, and 154 Control Systems Types and BAS Basics prior to enrollment into this advanced course. This course is NATE recognized for 18 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-98\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The main topics for the course are identified below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-99\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building Automation System Installation, Wiring, and Testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-100\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Computer Networks and Web Based Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-101\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Direct Digital Control Strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-102\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Supervisory Control Strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-103\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building Automation Retrofit of Existing Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-104\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Controller Programming<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-105\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">156 HVACR BAS System Management and Advanced Technologies<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(15 Instructional Hours)\u00a0<em>Advanced<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-106\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-107\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This course is designed to equip HVACR Technicians, and others involved in the HVACR industry, with the knowledge needed to implement advanced strategies in BAS regarding alarms trends and energy saving features. This course will also equip 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. Instruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation &amp; Maintenance Standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-108\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Recommended Prerequisites: completion of 153 Controls Systems Fundamentals, and 154 Control Systems Types and BAS Basics, and 155 BAS Installation and Strategies prior to enrollment into this advanced course. This course is NATE recognized for 15 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-109\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The main topics for the course are identified below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-110\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building System Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-111\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Energy Audits and Utility Structures<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-112\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building Automation System Troubleshooting<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-113\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building Automation System Interoperability-Advanced Technologies<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-114\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Building Commissioning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-115\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">157 Troubleshooting DDC Systems &amp; Components Course<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(21 hours\/ 60 days)\u00a0<em>Advanced<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-116\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-117\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Tap into the experience of a Pro! This class is designed for advanced level technicians who want to learn and enhance their BAS\/DDC Troubleshooting skills. Dozens of In-depth multiple field troubleshooting scenarios are covered in detail in a \u2018ride-along in the service van\u2019 format. All scenarios are derived from actual service calls. Upon completion of this course the technician will have covered a minimum 75% of the most common service calls on BAS\/DDC. Videos and hands-on access to a control system will be used to enhance the learning experience as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-118\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>\u00a0Successful completion of BAS Program 153-156 or Equivalent Field experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-119\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Required Text:<\/strong>\u00a0This course is NATE recognized for 21 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.The modules are identified below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-120\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Troubleshooting Tools &amp; Safety; Overview of \u2018Typical\u2019 DDC System Today<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-121\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Input Troubleshooting with Multiple, Typical Field Scenarios<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-122\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Output Troubleshooting with Multiple, Typical Field Scenarios<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-123\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Field Controller Level Troubleshooting Part 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-124\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Field Controller Level Troubleshooting Part 2 with Multiple, Typical Field Scenarios<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-125\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Basic Web-Based Control Systems Troubleshooting Part 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-126\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Web-Based Control Systems Troubleshooting Part 2 with Multiple, Typical, Field Scenarios<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-127\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1f3e7c;\">159 &#8211; HVACR IT for HVAC Technicians<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>(21 hours\/ 60 days)\u00a0<em>Advanced<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-128\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Written by Ron Auvil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-129\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This course will prepare both HVAC and Controls Technicians to work on today\u2019s modern web-based systems in a commercial HVAC Control System. This course will provide technicians with an introduction to Ethernet networking concepts, hardware, configuration, and troubleshooting. This course is aimed at HVAC technicians servicing automated control systems that are based on networked controllers. We will cover the basic operation of an Ethernet-based network, servers, and software tools. We\u2019ll follow that with examples of the 19 most common causes of network problems, including their symptoms, diagnosis, and remedies. Professional relationships and collaboration with facility IT staff is emphasized throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-130\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This course is NATE recognized for 21 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-131\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>\u00a0Successful completion of BAS Program 153-156 or Equivalent Field experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-132\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Required Text:<\/strong>\u00a0HVAC Control Systems\u2019\u00a0 and Workbook by Ronnie J Auvil 4th Edition. Textbooks will be shipped to the student. This course is NATE recognized for 21 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.The modules are identified below:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-133\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Introduction; Networking Personnel and Networking Basics Part 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-134\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Networking Personnel and Networking Basics Part 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-135\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">HVAC Control System Networks<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-136\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Client Computers<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-137\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Servers<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-138\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Wireless Networking: Hardware Troubleshooting Tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-139\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Software Troubleshooting Tools; Troubleshooting Scenarios<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-140\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Each course purchase allows 365 days enrollment to complete. Must obtain a 70% or higher to obtain CEU recognition. 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