Building Automation Technician

Competency-based
ONET: 17-3023.00

2

Years

109

Skills

288h

Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
  • Basic Construction Math
  • Basic HVAC Tools
  • HVAC Power Tools
  • Introduction to Energy Concepts
  • HVAC Control Concepts
  • Intermediate HVAC Properties
  • Building Hydrological Systems
  • Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV)
  • Electrical
  • Introduction to Installation and Wiring of BAS Components
  • Introduction to Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Systems Diagnostics
  • Soft Skills
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Training
  • Green Professional Building Skills Training (GPRO)
  • OSHA-10 Certification Exam
On-the-job training
  • Basic Construction Math
    • Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
    • Calculate geometries of circles, triangles, etc.
    • Calculate complex volumes
  • Basic HVAC Tools
    • Multimeter
    • Electrical Tools
    • Hand Tools
    • Measuring Devices
    • Electrical Testing
    • Writing
    • Safety
  • Intermediate HVAC Properties
    • Human Comfort and Systems
    • Heat Transfer
    • Systems Components
    • Electrical Components
    • Installation Guidelines
    • Reading Electrical Schematics
    • Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits
    • System Performance Checks
    • Reading Mechanical Drawings
  • Introduction to Energy Sources
    • Electricity
    • Electrical Reading
    • Circuit Tracing
    • AC/DC Circuits
    • Troubleshooting
    • Safety
  • HVAC Control Concepts
    • Temperature Control
    • Moisture Content Control
    • Air Quality Control
    • Focus on cleanliness and circulation of air, as required by occupants, equipment, and manufacturing processes
  • Introduction to Building Systems
    • Control Systems
    • Electronic Control Systems
    • Building Automation Systems and Controllers
    • Operator Interfaces
    • Communication Protocols (BACnet, Modbus, Etc.)
    • Configuring a Controller
    • Startup and commissioning of a controller
    • Troubleshooting basics to determine if issues are controls related or mechanical
  • Introduction to Programming Languages
    • Basic coding rules when creating or modifying a building controls program
    • Create various command statements in an open-source programming application
    • Conditional control statements in open-source programming application
    • Logical expressions in open-source programming applications
    • Basic Mathematical formulas and SAMPLE statements in an open-source programming language.
    • Use open-source programming application to modulate heating
  • Introduction to Installation and Wiring of BAS Components
    • Safety
    • Planning
    • Conduit Installation
    • Pulling Wire
    • Terminations
    • Point to Point Checkout
  • Introduction to Systems Diagnostics
    • Create logical, structured approaches to diagnosing system problems.
    • Identify and locate tools and resources commonly used for diagnosing system problems.
    • Use meters safely and appropriately in troubleshooting situations
  • Soft Skills
    • Internal Communications
    • Customer Communications
    • Escalation Process
  • Introduction to Technology for BAS
    • Prepare specialists/technicians to perform their job duties in a networked IT environment
  • OSHA Training
  • Basic HVAC Tools (Reinforced)
    • Multimeter
    • Electrical Tools
    • Hand Tools
    • Measuring Devices
    • Electrical Testing
    • Writing
    • Safety
  • Advanced HVAC Properties
    • Human Comfort and Systems
    • Heat Transfer
    • Systems Components
    • Electrical Components
    • Installation Guidelines
    • Reading Electrical Schematics
    • Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits
    • System Performance Checks
    • Reading Mechanical Drawings
  • Energy Sources - Applied
    • Electricity
    • Electrical Reading
    • Circuit Tracing
    • AC/DC Circuits
    • Troubleshooting
    • Safety
  • Advanced HVAC Control Concepts
    • Temperature Control
    • Moisture Content Control
    • Air Quality Control
    • Focus on cleanliness and circulation of air, as required by occupants, equipment, and manufacturing processes
  • Building Systems - Applied
    • Control Systems
    • Electronic Control Systems
    • Building Automation Systems and Controllers
    • Operator Interfaces
    • Communication Protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
    • Configuring a Controller
    • Startup and commissioning of a controller
    • Troubleshooting basics to determine if issues are controls related or mechanical
  • Programming Languages - Applied
    • Basic coding rules when creating or modifying a building controls program
    • Create various command statements in an open-source programming application
    • Conditional control statements in open-source programming application
    • Logical expressions in open-source programming applications
    • Basic Mathematical formulas and SAMPLE statements in an open-source programming language.
    • Use open-source programming application to modulate heating
  • Installation and Wiring of BAS Components - Applied
    • Safety
    • Planning
    • Conduit Installation
    • Pulling Wire
    • Terminations
    • Point to Point Checkout
  • Systems Diagnostics - Applied
    • Create logical, structured approaches to diagnosing system problems.
    • Identify and locate tools and resources commonly used for diagnosing system problems.
    • Use meters safely and appropriately in troubleshooting
  • Soft Skills - Reinforced
    • Internal Communications
    • Customer Communications
    • Escalation Process
  • Technology for BAS - Applied
    • Prepare specialists/technicians to perform their job duties in a networked IT environment
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