Building Automation System Operations
Develop your awareness of sustainable building operation expertise for a career in the rapidly advancing field.
- Rapidly advancing field allows for lots of job opportunities for graduates of the program
- Work in a dedicated lab for sustainable operation of buildings and ongoing building optimization
- Students work directly on real life building automation systems at the college
Program Availability and Schedule
Availability
Open
Closed
Waitlisted
Start Term
Availability
International
Availability
Competitive?
Fall 2024
No
Winter 2025
No
Schedule
Program Summary
Credential
Program Delivery
Program Code
Area of Interest
School
Campus
Work Integrated Learning
The Building Automation System Operations Ontario College Graduate Certificate program builds on your industry and educational experience and deepens your understanding of technologies that support the sustainable operation of buildings and ongoing building optimization.
By working with data analysis, you gain the ability to monitor and adjust energy usage and gauge system parameters, alarms and activities within a building. The program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance in the building technology field.
With increased awareness of sustainable measures and growing energy costs, professionals in this field are moving towards high-performance automated buildings. These Smart buildings are reducing consumption and ensuring comfort, health and safety....(read more)
Overview
Develop your awareness of sustainable building operation expertise for a career in the rapidly advancing field.
The Building Automation System Operations Ontario College Graduate Certificate program builds on your industry and educational experience and deepens your understanding of technologies that support the sustainable operation of buildings and ongoing building optimization.
By working with data analysis, you gain the ability to monitor and adjust energy usage and gauge system parameters, alarms and activities within a building. The program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance in the building technology field.
With increased awareness of sustainable measures and growing energy costs, professionals in this field are moving towards high-performance automated buildings. These Smart buildings are reducing consumption and ensuring comfort, health and safety.
In this program, you use case studies, hands-on learning, and field work to give you the knowledge to understand and apply skills in relation to building automation systems.
Graduates who are looking to work in the building technology field may find employment in many different positions, including:
- building automation system operator
- building automation technician
- HVAC automation and controls technician
- building automation process leader
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well suited for individuals who:- Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Have an aptitude for technological, electrical and/or mechanical systems.
- Are resourceful, self-motivated and enjoy challenges.
- Are committed to achieving sustainable practices.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
BSC1204
Course Name:
Automated Building Systems
Course Description:
Electrical-Mechanical systems account for almost two-thirds of the electricity consumed in typical industrial and commercial sectors. Studen... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
CST1206
Course Name:
Systems Programming
Course Description:
Building integration relies on the ability to control mechanical and electrical systems through system programming. Automation software is u... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ELE1201
Course Name:
Building Automation Systems
Course Description:
The ability to automatically control systems within buildings is the cornerstone of building automation. Students examine the principles and... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ELE1202
Course Name:
Power Distribution
Course Description:
Building automation integrates electrical theories and principles throughout the interconnected systems. Students investigate power systems,... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ELE1203
Course Name:
Mechanical Controls
Course Description:
The interconnected relationship between controls and the controlled environments have a significant impact on the physical state of a buildi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
NET1205
Course Name:
Building Controls Networking
Course Description:
A network provides the ability for connected devices and controllers to communicate efficiently. Students examine network terminology and pr... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
BSC2201
Course Name:
Building Automation Control Systems
Course Description:
Building automation attempts to achieve occupant comfort, efficient operation of building systems and reduction in energy consumption and op... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
BSC2203
Course Name:
Sustainable Facilities Operations
Course Description:
Sustainability, as it relates to social, economic and environmental responsibility, is a central concern in operations of facilities. Focus ... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
BSC2204
Course Name:
Applied Building Automation
Course Description:
Having the opportunity to practise the theories and skills related to building automation is a vital component of the learning experience. ... + Read More
Hours:
84.0
Code:
BSC2205
Course Name:
BAS Applied Project
Course Description:
Employers recognize the benefits of industry experience in the field. Students work in teams to seek an appropriate and approved industry pa... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ENG2202
Course Name:
Instrumentation and Measurement
Course Description:
Operating and monitoring conditions and energy in building performance is an integrated component requiring consistent measuring and verifyi... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MGT2206
Course Name:
Project and Information Administration
Course Description:
Possessing the ability to understand and communicate with other professionals about the execution and management of projects is a requiremen... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may be employed as a building automation system operator, building operator, building controls operator, building automation coordinator, building automation process leader, building automation technician, HVAC automation and controls technician, field service technician - building controls or a building automation consultant.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Conduct building systems assessments to identify issues and opportunities and recommend solutions that maximize building efficiencies.
- Use information technology for system interoperability, interconnectedness and access to achieve synchronized control.
- Use benchmarking and best practices in building automation systems to ensure quality in building operations.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
- Prepare, modify and use technical documents, reports and proposals to communicate with various audiences in relation to building automation systems.
- Facilitate building automation by integrating the electrical, mechanical and technical systems in building operations to improve overall building performance.
- Perform work in alignment with legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines, to support and maintain the effective operations of building automation systems.
- Implement project management tools to monitor resources, timelines and expenditures in relation to building automation.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2023/2024 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
Approximately $1,200 (computer storage device and software).
Admissions Requirements
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in an electrical, instrumentation, robotics, electronics, information technology, building science, building systems, controls or mechanical-related fields; OR
- A minimum of a diploma (in a non-electrical-related field) with 3 years working experience in an electrical or mechanical-related field. These applicants will be assessed individually and will be required to complete an Eligibility Package.
- Eligibility Package submission details can be found on the Algonquin College Additional Admission Requirements website:
www.algonquincollege.com. - Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS -International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 90, with the minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 24; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Application Information
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Program Code 1526X01FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
Note: International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/ or by contacting the Registrar`s Office.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro