Building Controls Installation Apprenticeship Career Certificate

Form and function are the hallmarks of any effective design. A building is just a structure (form) until it has systems that make it useful (function). Through our Building Controls Installation Apprenticeship program, students will be introduced to the basic functions of control system architecture, learn about mechanical drives, electrical and HVAC systems, and gain the skills to install, test, maintain and repair such systems. They will learn industry codes and standards as well as project management fundamentals. Students will also obtain OSHA 10 certification, demonstrating compliance with safety standards.

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Getting Started: Summer 2024

March 18:  Financial Aid

May 6:  Application

May 13:  Classes Begin

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Why Seminole State?

  • Dedicated faculty: Faculty are "scholar-practitioners" with industry experience as well as academic credentials.  
  • Affordable tuition: Seminole State has significantly lower costs than trade schools.
  • High-tech facilities: Labs are equipped with the latest technologies that simulate real-world job conditions.  
  • Industry involvement: Our industry-focused certificate programs offer excellent connections to Central Florida employers.
  • Hands-on experience: Practical, hands-on learning experiences prepare students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
  • Career advancement: Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into the workforce upon certificate completion.

Additional Information

Building Controls Installation Apprenticeship
Type: Career Certificate
Major Code: BLDCNTR-VC
CIP: 0814410100

Program Description

Available Course Course Not Offered Summer 2024
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Fundamentals of Building Controls Installation I
60
Hours
This course encompasses the fundamentals of the construction field. Students will gain knowledge with a basic introduction to the construction industry, including safety, hand and power tools, basic electrical infrastructure, and controls technology. Students will obtain OSHA 10 certification.
Fundamentals of Building Controls Installation II
60
Hours
This course encompasses additional fundamentals of building controls installation. Students will acquire workplace productivity skills and will be introduced to the basic functions of control system architecture. In addition, this course encompasses project and construction principles, document printreading, and maintenance and troubleshooting principles. The student will also gain knowledge in mechanical drives, electrical systems, and HVAC systems.
Fundamentals of Building Controls Installation III
60
Hours
This course encompasses general trade skills and types of construction and plans used for the installation of building controls systems. The student will also gain knowledge in common electrical components, basic wire concepts, and measuring voltage.
Intermediate Building Controls Installation I
60
Hours
This course encompasses the principles of HVAC mechanical systems, including an understand of Division 23 standards, and space types and zones. In addition, the student will gain knowledge in HVAC mechanical components such as air handling units, chillers, and boilers.
Intermediate Building Controls Installation II
60
Hours
This course expands on the principles of HVAC control functions as well as structured cable systems. The student will gain knowledge in both modulating and non-modulating control devices, pressure transducers, IAQ sensors and meters, pulling cable, firestopping practices, bonding and grounding.
Intermediate Building Controls Installation III
60
Hours
This course provides an overview of project professionals, design phases, and the construction process. The student will gain an understanding of industry codes and standards, systems drawings, system specifications, firestop systems, systems estimating, and project management.
Advanced Building Controls Installation I
60
Hours
This course encompasses installation of Division 27 and Division 28 systems and control devices. The student will gain knowledge in electrical and VDV safety, VDV codes and standards, grounding and bonding VDV systems, electronic safety and security systems, access control systems, detection devices and alarms.
Advanced Building Controls Installation II
60
Hours
This course encompasses installation of Division 26 electrical systems, lighting, and energy control devices. The student will gain knowledge in electrical instruments and terminal devices, electrical power monitoring, and lighting controls.
Advanced Building Controls Installation III
60
Hours
This course provides an overview of how to service building controls at the unit and system levels. The student will learn to triage and solve issues regarding documentation, scope of work, control panel installation and signal quality.
Building Controls Installation OJT
680
Hours
This application-based course encompasses the actual on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all building controls installation skills. This course may be repeated up to eight times.

This class can be repeated up to 8 times.

Building Controls Installation Apprenticeship OJT II
640
Hours
This application-based course encompasses the actual on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all building controls installation skills. This course may be repeated up to three times.
Total Hours: 6300

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Tuition and Fees*

 Seminole State
Tuition$70
Fees$14
Total per Credit Hour$84
Total per Contact Hour Rate$3

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* Tuition costs are based on program costs for in-state students according to the current fee schedule. The cost for books, supplies and any other program-related expenses will vary by program. Financial aid may be available for qualified students. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.