BAS I-1: Intro to HVAC Systems, Building Control Badge Details
Objective
Buildings today require smarter and better technology. Controls technology provides the platform for the next generation of data-driven, technology-enabled services that are helping to create high performance buildings with reduced costs, better indoor environments and smaller environmental footprints. Building Automation Systems provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform common building automation operating tasks effectively and efficiently. This certificate is recognized by Trane.
Competencies
- Determine the need for an air system.
- Explain the parts of an air flow loop.
- Identify some common air types of air systems.
- Identify the equipment used in air flow systems.
- Discuss typical VAV box operation.
- Discuss some typical VAV box applications.
- Describe a Building Automation System (BAS).
- Discuss the levels of control in a building automation systems.
- Describe how these levels relate to equipment in your building.