3 Courses Required

This comprehensive 450-hour Building Automation Systems (BAS) program provides students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of advanced building automation systems. The program covers a wide range of topics, including electrical foundations, control devices, system installation, programming, networking, integration, and commissioning. Students will learn how to configure and optimize BAS for energy efficiency, understand the integration of HVAC systems, and develop the technical expertise required to manage and troubleshoot building automation technologies. This program equips students with the skills needed to successfully navigate the BAS industry and prepares them for real-world applications in system design, installation, and maintenance. Completion of the program includes the opportunity to gain certifications and competencies necessary for a successful career in the BAS field. 

Please see course descriptions for the three classes that make up the Building Automation Systems program below: 

  1. SBT 002 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM PART 1 (156 hours) 
    Electrical Foundations, Control Devices & Applications 
    This course introduces students to the basic electrical principles and control devices used in BAS. Emphasis is placed on understanding electrical circuits, safety protocols, and the application of various BAS devices. Students gain hands-on experience working with electrical tools, wiring systems, and troubleshooting BAS components. 

  1. SBT 003 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM PART 2 (183 hours) 
    Installation & Troubleshooting, Control Theory & Optimization, Building Systems, Logic & Programming 
    Focusing on the installation and troubleshooting of BAS, this course teaches students the fundamentals of system optimization, control theory, and programming. Students learn to configure control loops, optimize energy efficiency, and implement logic-based programming for building systems. 

  1. SBT 004 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM PART 3 (111 hours) 
    Networking & Integration, Startup & Commissioning 
    In this advanced course, students explore networking concepts, communication protocols, and the commissioning process for building automation systems. Key topics include network topologies, integration techniques, and commissioning procedures, with a focus on ensuring successful BAS project implementation and operation. 

Tuition: $0

Prerequisites:

  • Place into ENG 099/101 or above and place into MAT 120, 111, 114 or above on the Roxbury Community College Exam. This exam may be waived upon review of your college transcript.
  • High School Diploma/Equivalency
  • Submit scores and/or transcripts prior to interview to this email: kjames1@rcc.mass.edu
  • Interview Required 

Registration:

  • The last day to register for this program is up to the start of the class.  

Textbooks (Optional):

  1.  BAS Electrical Foundations, Learning Management System (BAS 1101 LMS – BASE Labs, Inc.) AC / DC Principles and Applications – Shultz, P., 2nd edition (ISBN #: 978-0-8269-1357-9)
  2. AC / DC Principles and Applications – Shultz, P., 2nd edition (ISBN #: 978-0-8269-1357-9)
  3. Building Automation: Control Devices and Applications (ISBN #: 978-0-8269-2000-3)

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