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Salt Lake Technical College

Building Automation Systems

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HOW MANY COURSES

3-6 Courses

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

$1,405-$2,902

 

HOW LONG TO COMPLETE?

30-45 Weeks

 

Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Companies are actively recruiting our graduates. Program completers are employable in the field after training.
  • Since upwards of 40% of pollution comes from buildings, BAS Technicians help make buildings more comfortable, efficient, and improve air quality.
  • Hands-on training from industry professionals
  • Excellent career step-up for people in building maintanence, HVAC professionals, and existing BAS technicians looking to hone their skills.
  • Companies are actively recruiting our graduates. Program completers are employable in the field after training.
  • Since upwards of 40% of pollution comes from buildings, BAS Technicians help make buildings more comfortable, efficient, and improve air quality.

Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls technicians use automation and control systems to monitor and control building wide systems, such as HVAC, lighting, alarms, and security access and cameras.

Building Automation Systems includes Level 1 and Level 2 certificates. This BAS Level 1 comprehensive training program covers the functions a BAS Contractor performs on a project and the major phases of a typical BAS project; describes how controllers and devices are organized into various levels of a generalized controls pyramid; programs the Easy I/O controller to include all necessary inputs and monitoring devices commonly used in BAS industry; and conducts commissioning and loop-tuning activities of a typical building automation control system.

The BAS program offers Internships and mentoring opportunities with industry leaders and is an excellent entry-point for students contemplating a career in engineering.

The pay range for “controls technicians,” an entry-level job, is $37,700-$80,900, that’s better than retail or fast foods!

For students new to the field including career changers and military veterans, tuition may be free thanks to a generous grant from Johnson Controls. Almost everyone else will qualify for STIT funding from the State of Utah, which reduces tuition by 50%.

For students new to the field including career changers, recent high school graduates and people recently discharged from the military, tuition may be free thanks to a generous grant from Johnson Controls. Almost everyone else will qualify for STIT funding from the State, which reduces tuition by 50%. Email Paul.jones@slcc.edu to discuss your situation.

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OCCUPATIONS

Maintenance & Repair Workers

Facilities Managers

Entry-Level Wage: $18.12 – $38.89

Median Wage: $23.17

Monthly Openings: 288

Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Building Automation Systems Level 1 4 courses (concurrent) 30 weeks $1,406.50 Register Now
Building Automation Systems Level 1 with Fire & Alarm 5 courses (concurrent) 30 weeks $1,905.50 Register Now
Building Automation Systems Level 2 2 courses 25 weeks $998.50 Register Now

REQUIREMENTS

CASAS Test Required:
Reading: 8.0
Math: 8.00

Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!

CONTACT

Paul Jones | 801-957-5372 | paul.jones@slcc.edu