Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Building Automation Program (T171)

Program Description

Program Overview

Building automation is an emerging and growing career opportunity, especially in construction and property development. In the three-year Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Building Automation advanced diploma program, we'll give you the skills and knowledge you need for building science, building automation systems, networking and project management, and green building.

Builders and property managers require skilled workers to design and integrate building control systems such as lighting, telephony, security, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC), air quality, energy consumption, and fire and safety. They need technologists familiar with a centralized approach, who can manage and control a building from an interface that provides building-wide efficiency, cost-effective operations, and information-sharing.

As a graduate of this program, you'll be ready for a career in industrial/manufacturing and will have the much-desired skills needed for construction and property development.

Full Description

The Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Building Automation three-year advanced diploma program provides you with the technical skills you need to succeed in the job market.

Building automation systems don't just control the basics: they regulate airflow, monitor energy use, and integrate with security, lighting, and other building systems to deliver comfort, safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability. With buildings becoming more complex, they differ in usage, size, operating hours, and environmental conditions. Whether it's offices, homes, hotels, schools, or other structures, each has its unique needs. The key to optimal building services technology lies in proper system design and integration throughout the planning, construction, commissioning, and operational phases.

In this program, you'll learn to:

  • install, program, adjust, and maintain building automation systems
  • program and install sensors, actuators, and controllers
  • collect data for use in real-time or for archiving in a central server
  • work with building software platforms that interconnect different systems

You'll gain a diverse set of skills and abilities that will also prepare you for "green" careers focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the environment. This type of skill set is in high-demand for both the construction industry, and the controls and automation industry.

INDUSTRY SKILLS

  • Safety practices in the installation and troubleshooting of HVAC/R systems, including applicable codes and standards of the NEC, ASHRAE, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Basic HVAC/R processes and the function, layout, and operation of commercial HVAC/R systems.
  • Functions, operating characteristics and applications of the control loops and control modes in digital, analog, and pneumatic commercial control systems.
  • Blueprints and manufacturer’s technical instructions for installing or servicing a sensor, controller, actuator, and related relays and power supplies.
  • General-purpose software and specific building automation software that monitors and controls HVAC/R and electrical systems.
  • Various BAS controls and systems, including DCS, PLC, PAC, and SCADA.
  • Functions of network devices and protocols, such as a bridge, router, gateway, hub, firewall, twisted pair, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Zigbee, WiFi, BAS/IP, and BACnet.
  • Emerging green technologies, such as solar, wind, and hydronic, and how they integrate into building systems and residential applications.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

After graduating from this program, you'll be able to work in the building automation industry in areas such as:

  • electronics companies
  • general contractors
  • communication and information systems companies
  • lighting suppliers and contractors
  • mechanical and electronic controller manufacturers
  • facilities management companies
  • automotive companies and suppliers
  • robotics and automation companies
  • residential developers

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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