Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0054
Organization's ID:
J238LM.H1; J238LM.H2
Organization:
electrical training ALLIANCE
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
40 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 building controls
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare students for completion of the Building Automation Advanced Bundle. This bundle is a combination of the following courses Building Automation 1: Control Devices and Applications, Level I and Building Automation 1: Control Devices and Applications, Level II.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explore the automated building operation and applications
  • identify different light sources and controls
  • explain the design process and items that are considered when implementing a building automation system
  • identify the different types of secondary power sources used in commercial and industrial facilities
  • identify electrical devices used in commercial and industrial facilities which aid in the ability to monitor and control a building's electrical system
  • identify different types of lamps that are used for lighting in commercial buildings
  • identify various sensors used to control lighting in a building automation system
  • explain how specific sensor technologies work
  • describe various applications of lighting control in a building automation system
  • identify different components of HVAC systems and air-handling units
  • explain various items associated with air that affect the comfort of people and describe how these items are measured
  • describe how the role of safety is used in building automation applications
  • examine the possible solutions to problems that may occur with an individual component of a building system
  • identify various types of temperature control devices and their associated parts
  • describe the commonly used control devices used in HVAC systems
  • identify various control devices used in a plumbing system
  • indicate methods used to increase water flow, regulate water flow, and measure water flow
  • describe the operation of fire alarm sensing devices and control devices
  • describe various modes of operation and how specific modes of the security system can be used
  • explain the functions of input and output devices used in card access systems
  • explain how different modes of operation and programming levels can affect the operation of an access control system
  • explain how VDV systems are used with building automation systems
  • identify different types of transmission methods used to transfer signals
  • explain the various types of elevators commonly found in commercial and industrial buildings
  • explain how different modes of operation aid in the efficiency of an elevator.
  • list the different devices used in building automation

General Topics:

  • The general course topics introduction to building automation
  • Electrical systems
  • Lighting sources and controls
  • Lighting system control devices
  • HVAC systems
  • HVAC system applications
  • Automated building operation and applications
  • HVAC control devices
  • Plumbing systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • Security systems
  • Access control systems
  • Voice-data-video systems
  • Elevator systems
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials