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Building Environmental Systems Operator - Class 2 (CBESS) Information

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Every building requires maintenance. Learn the skills you need to be a successful building operator, managing the everyday systems that make a building run smoothly. With Sheridan's Building Environmental Systems Operator - Class 2 Recognition of Achievement, learn the foundational skills needed successfully run business facilities.

Join the FREE Virtual Information Session for this program on December 11, 2023 Monday from 6:30 - 7:30PM. Register here!

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Program Delivery

This program is delivered via virtual (synchronous) delivery.

Program Description

Every building needs a trained and qualified operator to keep it running: someone who monitors and maintains vital systems like heating, electricity, security and more. In Sheridan’s Building Environmental Systems Operator - Class 2 Recognition of Achievement program, you will get the training you need to operate a healthy, energy-efficient and economically-viable building in any sector.

Graduates of this program will demonstrate the ability to operate heating systems, air conditioning, refrigeration units and electrical systems. They will also learn air handling, preventive and corrective maintenance and study water treatment programs. Through hands-on practical learning, students will gain the foundational skills required to lead a lucrative career in building maintenance and facilities.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Operate air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in buildings
Understand the different control systems and how to navigate
Describe technologies utilized for electrical devices
Implement preventative and predictive approaches to maintenance of building equipment
and more!

Manage and maintain. Enrol today.

Recommended Program Pathway

In order to achieve Sheridan's Building Environmental Systems Operator - Class 1 Certificate, it is recommended that students first complete all seven (7) courses listed underneath the header "Class 2 - Compulsory".

Textbook Requirements

Students will purchase all textbooks directly through the Seneca College online bookstore found here.

Building Environmental Systems Operator Certificate

If you are interested in furthering your education in systems and maintenance, our program Building Environmental Systems Operator Certificate is also available. This program consists of nine (9) courses, including the seven (7) fundamental courses part of this Recognition of Achievement. Students will expand their knowledge through additional courses in energy efficiency, hospital building designs, air systems designs, and more. Students who are interested can easily pathway into our Certificate program after completion of their Recognition of Achievement.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

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Program Details

Classes offered: 9

Classes required for completion: 7

Elective Classes: 2

Mandatory Classes: 7

A passing grade is required to receive credit for the classes in this Program.

Classes in this Program may be taken in any order.

Price: $2,121.98

Courses Available for this Program

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ENGI79002) : Mandatory

This course is designed to prepare you to operate air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in buildings in a safe, energy efficient, economical and environmen ......(more)

Air Handling (ENGI79003) : Mandatory

Learn about air handling systems and their component parts. Study also preventative maintenance programs.

Building Systems: A Practical Overview (ENGI79001) : Mandatory

In this course you will be introduced to a variety of topics that provide an overview of building systems. The course will enable you to understand how to opera ......(more)

Controls (ENGI79004) : Mandatory

This course is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to operate building control systems in a safe, energy efficient, and environmental ......(more)

Electricity (BES) (ENGI79005) : Mandatory

You will learn about the design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems in buildings, with an emphasis on safety and energy efficiency. This includes t ......(more)

Heating (ENGI79006) : Mandatory

In this course you will review the fundamental physics and thermodynamic principals behind heat transfer, the key factors creating heating load in buildings, co ......(more)

Low Carbon Skills for Building Operators (ENGI78010) : Elective

In this 6 hour workshop, students learn how to effectively partner with management to identify and implement carbon and energy management strategies and pl ......(more)

Low Carbon Skills for Property Managers (ENGI78011) : Elective

In this workshop, students complete a series of interactive learning modules to progressively improve understanding of global and North American context for car ......(more)

Water Treatment (ENGI79007) : Mandatory

This subject covers the key concepts in the field of water treatment as applied to the protection and operation of building mechanical systems.

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