Building Environmental Systems - Operator (Certificate)

Description

These courses are designed to train technicians in the operation and maintenance of today's complex buildings. It is recommended that applicants be employed in a building operation. BES Operator also benefits technical sales representatives, energy auditors and building contractors; anyone responsible for effective building operation or who wants to expand their skills portfolio. These certificates are recognized by the Toronto Building Managers and Operators Association (TBMOA). The Operator Class I certificate is recognized by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of how all systems function in commercial, office, institutional and residential buildings, and how they can be operated and maintained more efficiently.
 
Admission Requirements
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 12 Math (C, M or U) OR
  • Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading OR
  • Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 12 Math (C, M or U)
  • You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate.
  • A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.
 
  • A Class II certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete the seven core subjects including Building Systems: A Practical Overview.
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  • A Class I certificate will be awarded to students with a Class II certificate who successfully complete one specialty subject and the mandatory course - Energy Efficiency in Large Buildings.
 
Required Courses (Suggested Sequence of Study)
  • BES 6080    Building Systems: Overview
  • BES 7081    BES: Heating
  • BES 7082    BES: Air Conditioning / Refrigeration
  • BES 7083    BES: Air Handling
  • BES 7084    BES: Electrical
  • BES 7085    BES: Controls
  • BES 7086    BES: Water Treatment
Required Courses
Building Environmental Systems Operator (Class I)
  • ALL BES CLASS II 
  • BES 7180    BES; Energy Efficiency - Large Buildings
     
Building Environmental Systems Operator (Class I)
  • TBA             BES: Pipe System Design
  • TBA             BES: Air Systems Design
  • BES 7089    BES: Hospital Building Systems

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Durham College
  • Program type: Certificat
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: BES
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.