BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer Apprenticeship Standard

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Knowledge

K1: Understanding building control technologies and theory including: The primary role and function of the control system The merits of automated control over manual control methods The development of interface protocols so data can be shared and exchanged between the BEMS and 3rd party systems e.g. access systems and lighting systems
K2: Understand the fundamentals of controlling HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and building technology
K3: Understand hydrodynamics and hydronic systems in buildings e.g. the transfer of heat energy and cooling energy through a building using water
K4: Understand thermodynamic relationships in air conditioning systems
K5: Understand cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology
K6: Understand the principles and practices of measurement technology
K7: Understand Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic
K8: Understand the control principles associated with the design, function, facilities management and use of the building
K9: Understand communications technology protocols and media
K10: Understand the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems
K11: Understand the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS and associated equipment in buildings
K12: Understand the principles for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment in buildings
K13: Understand the energy efficiency and comfort control requirement within buildings
K14: Understand the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls equipment
K15: Understand the operation and application of BEMS field devices e.g. sensors
K16: Understand relevant health & safety legislation and safe working practices applying to themselves and others. Give particular reference to understanding the requirements for protection of and safe working with electrical installations and BEMS impact on ‘wellbeing’
K17: Understand the general characteristics of electrical installations and how to assess them
K18: Understand the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations
K19: Understand the principles of control logic including the fundamentals of proportional and integral control

Skills

S1: Applying the control principles associated with the design, function and use of buildings e.g. to create points lists, description of operation, cable schedules
S2: Incorporating hydrodynamics/ hydronic systems into designs
S3: Applying the principles and practices of measurement technology
S4: Incorporating cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology into designs as applicable
S5: Incorporating Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic into the design process
S6: Applying communications technology protocols and media e.g. MODBUS and BACNET
S7: Applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to themselves and others
S8: Identifying requirements for protection of electrical installations
S9: Incorporating the needs of a variety of building stakeholders (e.g. owners/ operators) within the design of the BEMS system
S10: Applying the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems
S11: Interpreting the requirements for the BEMS element of electrical installations
S12: Applying the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS systems and equipment in a variety of building types and environments
S13: Applying the principles, for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment
S14: Applying the principles for completing conditional site surveys, along with associated recommendations
S15: Applying knowledge of energy efficiency to optimise comfort in buildings whilst minimising energy usage
S16: Identifying the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations within relevant legislative requirements, specifications, codes of practice and industry recognised practices
S17: Carrying out the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls and equipment
S18: Applying the principles and practices for the design and commissioning of standard network architectures e.g. Ethernet TCP/IP, MSTP and RS48
S19: Carrying out updates to BEMS system hardware to ensure compatibility with latest products

Behaviours

B1: Be aware of the needs and concerns of others, especially in relation to diversity and equality
B2: Create maintain, and enhance productive working relationships
B3: Commit to compliance with health and safety
B4: Strive to communicate effectively with work colleagues and clients using oral, written and electronic methods to communicate technical and other information
B5: Take responsibility for working independently and completing work to the appropriate specifications and codes of practice
B6: Solving problems within their own scope of responsibility, by applying technical and behavioural skills and knowledge to define the problem, identify, evaluate and select alternatives and implement solutions.
B7: Accepting responsibility for their own work and actions and that of others in their team
B8: Accepting, prioritizing, delegating and undertaking technical and other tasks effectively
B9: Committed to working effectively with colleagues, the public, clients and other stakeholders
B10: Take responsibility for personal development, demonstrating commitment to learning and self-improvement
B11: Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner
B12: Undertake work in a way that contributes to sustainable development

Duty 1

DUTY: Design and create BEMS Technical Documentation

Duty 2

DUTY: Create wiring schedule and power loadings for panel manufacture

Duty 3

DUTY: Adhere to safe working practices to ensure the BEMS elements of the electrical systems are safe to use

Duty 4

DUTY: Create Health & Safety documentation such as Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

Duty 5

DUTY: Design and write software for control systems to an industry approved standard

Duty 6

DUTY: Design and create client approved user interface for plant and systems with appropriate reference to integration issues

Duty 7

DUTY: Review completed control panel drawings to check, amend and approve

Duty 8

DUTY: Install BEMS control equipment and wiring systems

Duty 9

DUTY: Commission BEMS software and controls equipment

Duty 10

DUTY: Undertake a servicing and maintenance requirement of an existing BEMS installation

Duty 11

DUTY: Carry out fault finding and rectification of defective control equipment or software algorithms

Duty 12

DUTY: Carry out and produce detailed conditional site survey reports along with remedial/ enhancement recommendations

Duty 13

DUTY: Produce recommendations for enhancing energy performance

Duty 14

DUTY: Carry out the electrical testing and inspection of BEMS related controls equipment

BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer

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