BCM00 - Introduction to Building Controls & HVAC

This introductory course is designed for those who do not require the full technical detail of the building controls courses (BCM01-BCM06).

The course provides full coverage of day-to-day involvement in building controls and HVAC, but at a level that does not focus on the technical detail. The course is designed for facilities managers and estates managers, as well as electricians and other building services trades personnel who wish to become more informed in this sphere of work.

Course content

• What is a control system?
• Types of control heating systems.
• Primary heating plant.
• Distribution of heating.
• Basic control of heating.
• Hot water service.
• Centralised HWS.
• Ventilation and air conditioning.
• Fresh air, heating & cooling with air systems.
• Basic control of air systems.
• Relative humidity and the psychometric chart.
• The concept of humidity.
• Basic use of the psychometric chart.
• Basic humidity control.
• Primary air plant.
• The air handling unit.
• Multi zone system.

Online Course Exams for ECS Card Applications

For courses taken online, delegates now take the ECS invigilated exam at the end of the course. This means upon successful completion of the online exam; delegates can use their certificate towards their application for the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card. Find out more on the Remote Invigilation Service and how it works.

The ECS exam is included in the course fee and resits will require an additional fee if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

To administrate the ECS exams we will require the delegates Date of Birth, National Insurance Number and a Passport style photo at the time of booking.