Building Automation Systems Technician

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,​ BAS sales representative.

This program features course and lab work that provides entry-level skills for computer-based aspect 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/.​

Program Course Sequence

Required Courses:

Data Communications Elective - A part of their program, student should choose one of the following two courses:

Course Series Total - Required Courses and Required Choice of Elective