Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1: Evaluate the energy use patterns for residential and commercial buildings and recommend energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions for high energy consuming buildings
PLO 2: Understand the interaction between energy consuming building systems and make energy use reduction recommendations based on that understanding
PLO 3: Construct energy evaluation technical reports and make presentations for potential project implementation
PLO 4: Collect and display data as lists, tables, and plots using appropriate technology (e.g., Excel and other computer software)
PLO 5: Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on collected data
PLO 6: Interpret the concepts of a problem-solving task, and, using mathematics, translate concepts into energy-related projects
PLO 7: Read and analyze building blue prints including floor, mechanical, and electrical plans
PLO 8: Read elevations, sections, schedules, and construction notes
PLO 9: Analyze a variety of commercial HVAC and lighting systems from a controls perspective
PLO 10: Become familiar with modules and electronics commonly used to implement building automation schemes
PLO 11: Write building control systems schemes
PLO 12: Understand control system management software
PLO 13: Diagnose and troubleshoot existing building control systems
1 – Recommended that General Education requirements be completed prior to entering the program. WR 121Z, WR 227Z, and Human Relations may be taken any term
2 – MTH 111Z or higher is also accepted. Math must be completed by end of first year
3 – Other accepted combinations of Physics include:
PH 102 and PH 103
PH 201 and PH 202
PH 202 and PH 203
PH 211 and PH 212
PH 212 and PH 213
Note: LCC may not offer Physics online. To learn more and for alternative options, please check with your academic advisor
4 – CS 133JS has additional prerequisites that are not embedded into the program
The Building and Controls Apprenticeship (BECA) is a new Oregon State Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) approved apprenticeship program. BECA consists of two required components:
- Related Training: online instruction through the LCC Energy Management Building Controls Technician program which results in the above AAS degree.
- On-the-job (OJT) work experience: 2,000 hours of work experience that begins after the first year of classroom instruction and is paid for by the Training Agent (employer). Advancement through the 2,000 hours includes incrementally increased compensation after each of four 500 hours of OJT.
Additionally, BECA recommends but does not require, that completers take a comprehensive cumulative exam administered by The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) ANSI 17024 Accredited exam is the most sought-after credential in the Energy Efficiency industry. More information can be found on our website.