About the program
You will study the application of heat transfer, economics, energy modeling, project management, applicable codes, standards and controls. The program is experiential in nature, incorporating theories, exercises, the development of schematics, basic load calculations, case studies, basic financial calculations, applicable software and practical projects.
Admission requirements
- A 2 or 3-year diploma or degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, Construction, Electrical, Chemical, Architectural or a related program
- OR
- Previous completion of the Environmental Building Science OCGC (#1363)
Note re: admission requirements
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents with transcripts from outside Canada require a course-by-course credential evaluation. You can request this at a reduced fee through the college by completing the Assessment of International Credentials for Admissions and Credit Transfer online form, or through an approved provider such as ICAS or WES.
- Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Please refer to English language requirements for details.
Admission procedures
- Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
- Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
- Qualified applicants may be required to meet with program personnel to assess program suitability and aptitude.
Graduate opportunities
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Program outcomes
- Identify and differentiate between diverse types of building systems being used in the industry. Using drawings and schematics in the class will enable students to review drawings and systems shown and relate to the intent of the design.
- Apply building energy analysis and methods to implement sustainable programs to comply with latest standards and building sustainability. The carbon footprint will also be part of the energy analysis.
- Provide building review and analysis outlining the systems being used, methods to improve performance and life cycle analysis.
- Integrate renewable energy into building systems including solar systems, geothermal, cistern for harvesting rainwater, building automation and other applicable programs.
- Apply methods to improve indoor air quality including implementation of modern technology similar to ultraviolet and magnetic field to deal with airborne bacteria and viruses.
- Review and recommend methods to perform building energy analysis and simulation using market available software and government sponsored programs.
- Perform root cause analysis to identify building systems issues and make recommendations to resolve and upgrade the systems. This will include applying technical skills, calculations and building systems principles.
- Differentiate between commissioning and systems balancing. Methods of performing energy modeling, analysis, and review of available grants.
- Understand the role of building management systems in controlling sequence of operation, building system automation, maintenance assistance, optimization of system operation and energy reduction strategies.
- Apply the knowledge base in a practical project and demonstrate how the various building systems and energy optimization can be applied supported by financial analysis.
Interested in taking this program full time?
See our Advanced Building Systems full-time program for more information.
Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.
Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026
Disclaimer
The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.