Associate of Science in Building Automation
Laney College
Key Information
Campus location
Oakland, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
The industry is seeing a growing demand for a workforce that combines some of the traditional skill sets of building technicians with advanced skills in controls programming, networking, and systems integration. “Control Technicians” or “Building Automation Technicians” present an emerging and rapidly expanding market of high-wage employment for community college graduates. Their skill sets will also be needed for increasing green workforce demands to implement energy management, efficiency, and sustainability measures in buildings.
Laney has developed an in-depth curricular pathway for students to gain expertise in maintaining, programming, and troubleshooting building control systems. Energy efficiency theory and best practices are interwoven throughout the entire course sequence. See the list of courses and course descriptions.
Supported by an “Industry-Driven Regional Collaboratives” (IDRC) grant from the State Chancellor’s Office Economic Workforce Development Initiative (EWD) and a National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education grant.
Multi-Vendor Controls Lab
A state-of-the-art multi-vendor training lab, as well as a real-life commercial HVAC system equipped with the latest controls and protocols, will allow students to simulate on-the-job challenges.