Building Automation Systems Program*

Overview

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Online Certificate Program provides entry level knowledge for those aspiring to become Direct Digital Controls (DDC) Technicians. It starts with the fundamentals of building controls and then works through general web based DDC networking knowledge. Next, it is on to control drawing fundamentals and a simulated Graphic User Interface (GUI) used to practice troubleshooting and DDC point identification. Finally, students are introduced to some common types of DDC programming. The last two courses of the program allow students to practice applying DDC technology to common pieces of commercial HVAC equipment. Upon successful completion of a course (a score of 75% or higher), students are registered into the next one and receive a certificate of completion.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Understand the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and air quality control systems used in today's modern buildings.
• Know the terminology and science at work behind indoor environmental control systems.
• Become familiar with both analog and digital HVAC control systems and their components
• Identify and understand the operation of analog and digital systems controls.
• Become familiar with installation, service and troubleshooting methods relating to HVAC controls systems.
• Identify the differences between control system types and application decisions implemented when designing, installing and operating Building Automation Systems.

Languages

English

Course Access Time

The Building Automation Systems Program is made up of a combination of six modules. Students begin with 151 Controls and work their way through 156 Controls. Students receive access to each course for 60 days. Upon successful completion of the module they are moved to the next module in the series and receive a new 60-day enrollment term. This process is repeated until the program is complete.

Should a student not finish their module within the 60 day enrollment period, they may purchase a 30-day extension.

Instructor

Bob Recko

Bob Recko has 42 years experience in the HVACR Industry and 34 in the classroom, with the insight that only experience can deliver.

Bob is Licensed by the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts DESE as an HVACR Instructor.He earned a Certificate in Air Conditioning and refrigeration Technology from Northeast Institute of Industrial Technology. He holds a MA Refrigeration License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, ARI ICE Certification in Commercial Refrigeration, he earned a Certificate of Professional Achievement in HVAC Design from Northeastern University, he is an OSHA 10 Hour and 30 Hour Trainer.

Prerequisites/Audience

A good understanding of common HVAC systems is a prerequisite for this course.

Requirements

Computers that support the following browsers are adequate. While high-speed Internet is recommended, you can still take courses online using the ol dial-up method.

• Internet Explorer (v5.5 or later)
• Firefox (all versions)
• Sea Monkey (all versions)
• Netscape (v7 or later)
• Safari
• Opera

Most computers purchased in the last 4-5 years have most of what is required.