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Building Automation

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Contact: Lanny RichardsonTitle: Department Co-ChairContact: lrichardson@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Building Automation

Technology and Health Division
Degree S0308

This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the fields of Building Automation, Energy Management, and Green Building Technologies. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor to discuss transferability of courses.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

      Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 47-2152.04

      Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $22.85

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $60,309.36
      Annual Job Openings
      4,596

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Weatherization Installers and Technicians

      Weatherization Installers and Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 47-4099.03

      Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.83

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $60,846.88
      Annual Job Openings
      310

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Control and Valve Installers and Repairers

      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers

      SOC Career Code: 49-9012.00

      Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $35.80

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $93,784.67
      Annual Job Openings
      465

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • HVAC Mechanics and Installers

      HVAC Mechanics and Installers

      SOC Career Code: 49-9021.00

      Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $22.68

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $60,035.56
      Annual Job Openings
      3,803

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Building Automation

    Technology and Health Division
    Degree S0308

    This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the fields of Building Automation, Energy Management, and Green Building Technologies. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor to discuss transferability of courses.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý20Refrigeration Fundamentals4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý25Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration5
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý31Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý34Commercial Systems4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý61Building Automation Fundamentals4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý65Building Automation Networks and 91Ö±²¥ming4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý67Energy Management4
    °ä±··¡°ÕÌý56Computer Networks4
    Total Units33

  • Building Automation

    Technology and Health Division
    Certificate T0309

    This program is designed to prepare the student for a career in the fields of Building Automation, Energy Management, and Green Building Technologies. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý20Refrigeration Fundamentals4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý25Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration5
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý31Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý34Commercial Systems4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý61Building Automation Fundamentals4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý65Building Automation Networks and 91Ö±²¥ming4
    ´¡±õ¸é°äÌý67Energy Management4
    °ä±··¡°ÕÌý56Computer Networks4
    Total Units33

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