In-person
Catonsville
Building Automated Systems (BAS) technicians work to manage and maintain a centralized system that controls the heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and lighting inside an industrial, commercial, or residential building. Duties may also include installation of system components, and regular system-wide safety and functionality tests. BAS specialists and engineers design systems, determine overall effectiveness, and choose components that meet the building's energy and operational needs. Possible career opportunities include BAS engineer, BAS equipment installer, BAS tester, and BAS sales representative.
This program features course and lab work that provides entry-level skills for computer-based aspects of HVAC. The BAS field contains the integration of HVAC and networked Information Technology (IT) systems that control all major buildings today. Students will be introduced to Data Communication, Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), HVAC Electricity, and other topics.
Successful candidates must be self-motivated, independent learners, able to work both independently and as a team member, be detail-oriented, have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, persistence, manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, mathematical aptitude, ability to understand blueprints and schematics, ability to develop programming skills, ability to stand or crouch for long periods of time, and ability to lift 35 pounds.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 970. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Required Courses:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information | Costs |
| VOA802 | Commercial Controls System | 45 | Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 21st Ed. ISBN: 9781635638776 $134.30-$184 at CCBC bookstores | 569 T-$171/F-$398 |
| VOA801 | Commercial HVAC Systems | 46 | Same as VOA802 | $569 T-$171/F-$398 |
| VOA970 | Basic HVAC Electricity | 56 | Same as VOA802 | $729 T-$219/F-$510 |
| VOA656 | Advanced HVAC Electricity | 58 | Same as VOA802 | $569 T-$171/F-$398 |
| VOA559 | Introduction to CAD | 55 | Estimated cost $52 | $569 T-$171/F-$398 |
| VOA764 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 43 | Estimated cost $142.50 | $569 T-$171/F-$398 |
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PCA619 or PCA615 (if blended) Shared with credit class DCOM 101 |
Networking and Data Communications | 37.5 | Digital Materials included with course | $569 T-$171/F-$398 |
Data Communications Elective - A part of their program, student should choose one of the following two courses:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information | Costs |
|
PCA644 or PCA994 (if blended) Shared with credit class DCOM 141 |
A+ Certification PC Technician Module 1 | 50 | PC Pro (Access Key); TestOut; $172
Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing |
$729 T-$219/F-$510 |
|
PCA 610 Shared with credit class DCOM 202 |
Windows Server | 50 |
Hybrid Server Pro: Core; TestOut; $177.78 |
$729 T-$219/F-$510 |
Course Series Total - Required Courses and Required Choice of Elective
|
Course Hours |
Textbook Information | Cost | |
| Course Series Total | 390.50 | $556.28 |
$4,872 T-$1,464/F-$3,408 |
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