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CESA 1140 - Zero Energy Building Mechanical Systems (for Residential Buildings)

Centre for Energy Systems Applications Part-time Studies Course

School of Construction and the Environment

BCIT is planning for a substantial return to on-campus activity for the fall 2021 term as informed by BC Public Health Officer guidelines. Refer to each course listing for details.

Course Details

This course will assist builders, contractors, and designers to advance their understanding of the design, installation, and verification practices needed to realize performance of HVAC mechanical equipment and meet the requirements of the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code including the Passive House standard. The focus of course is to develop understanding of applying best practices and the unintended consequences associated with poorly selected, designed, installed, and verified systems. Through case study work completed under the guidance of industry expert instructors, you will learn best practices in mechanical HVAC systems for Part 9 homes with ability to apply your learning on the job. Topics covered included: proper system selection to fit with design and performance expectations, business practices for builders and mechanical contractors to ensure design, tender specifications, installation, and verification practices meet best practices to ensure project performance and owner satisfaction. The course will introduce high performance ventilation, space heating, cooling, and domestic hot water principles and solutions to achieve the BC Energy Step Code requirements.

Prerequisite(s)

CESA 1001 or equivalent is strongly encouraged but not mandatory

Credits

1.0

Cost

$350.00

Spring/Summer 2021

Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.

CRN 67502

Tue Jun 08 - Tue Jun 22 3 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 08 - Jun 22 Tue 13:00 - 16:00 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Josh Vanwyck

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$350.00

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. i) This course is delivered live by instructor and industry experts over the internet only. Students require a computer with speakers and microphone for participation. ii) Students must be logged in on BCIT Learning Hub from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on the following Tuesday afternoons: June 8, June 15, June 22. iii)This course has quizzes and final exam to be completed in online course portal by June 29, 2021. iv) Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date, please check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain how an Integrated Design Process can lead to achieving efficient mechanical systems performing as intended.
  • Demonstrate understanding of application of best practices during the design and tender stages of mechanical systems.
  • Learn and apply best practices for equipment selection and sizing of mechanical systems.
  • Explain the value of various high performance heating, ventilation and cooling strategies (passive and active) and interactions between systems in air-tight buildings.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with use of standard High Performance Construction checklists in a construction environment.
  • Be aware of the importance of planning and coordination from design through to construction and testing to meet the Part 9 requirements of the BC Energy Step Code.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2020

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