TE25629 – Building Management Systems

Module code

TE25629

Module title

Building Management Systems

Prescription

People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: - building management systems; - climatic requirements for building occupants and installed equipment; - building climate control; - principles and methods of providing personal security requirements for building occupants and installed equipment; and - building automation safety and backup.

Programmes

BT0101
TE1101

NZQA Level

Level 4

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Enhanced

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 50

Resources required

Content: Element 1

Demonstrate knowledge of BMSs.

Performance criteria

1.1 Building management systems are described in terms of purpose, general operation, and the services and systems that are controlled.

1.2 Methods of providing central control of building services are described in accordance with industry practice.

Range - light, power, heat, security, ventilation.

1.3 Components of a BMS are described in terms of purpose, operation, electrical requirements, and control and communication requirements.

Range - includes but is not limited to - systems architecture, controller hardware including PC SCADA or HMI via Ethernet to modular equipment controllers, power supplies, input/output point boards, controller boards, compact controllers, analogue and digital point blocks.

1.4 Essential services are identified and described in terms of priority and the effects on the services if they are disrupted in accordance with health and safety and industry practice.

Range - evidence of four essential services is required.

Element 2

Demonstrate knowledge of climatic requirements for building occupants and installed equipment.

Performance criteria

2.1 Conditions necessary for personal comfort for the occupants of buildings are described in terms of maximum and minimum requirements and why these limits should not be exceeded in accordance with relevant standards.

Range - temperature, temperature fluctuations, air cleanliness, humidity, air movement, static electricity, illumination, audible noise, electrical interference.

2.2 - Ideal conditions required for electrical and mechanical devices installed in buildings are described in terms of maximum and minimum requirements and why these limits should not be exceeded in accordance with equipment manufacturers' instructions.

Range - temperature, air cleanliness, humidity, air movement and chill factor, static electricity, illumination.

2.3 Air moisture content is described in terms of absolute humidity, humidity ratio, relative humidity, specific humidity, dew point, and frost point.

2.4 Effects of humidity on the human body and electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices are described.

Range - 3 effects for each.

Element 3

Demonstrate knowledge of building climate control.

Performance criteria

3.1 Heating and cooling loads of a building for a given environmental condition are determined and described in accordance with industry practice.

Range - heat gains, heat losses, building material losses, temperature range.

3.2 Principles and methods used for efficient energy control in buildings are explained.

Range - New Zealand electricity and gas tariff systems, electronic energy controllers, ventilation.

Element 4

Demonstrate knowledge of principles and methods of providing personal security requirements for building occupants and installed equipment.

Performance criteria

4.1 Principles and methods of providing personal security in buildings are explained in accordance with industry practice.

Range - fire, entry control, lighting.

4.2 Principles and methods of providing security for equipment installed in buildings are explained in accordance with industry practice.

Range - fire, entry control, lighting.

Element 5

Demonstrate knowledge of building automation safety and backup.

Performance criteria

5.1 Considerations relating to building and building occupants' safety and security are explained in terms of system failures and power outages.

5.2 Measures that can be implemented to circumvent potential problems caused by system failures and power outages are described.

5.3 Principles that determine the need for providing standby and emergency power supplies in buildings are described in accordance with industry practice.

Range - generator types, UPS power supplies, hybrid supply combinations.

5.4 Critical zoning and critical zones are identified and described in terms of purpose, principles, priorities, and requirements in accordance with industry practice.

Range - may include but is not limited to - operating theatres, air control towers, air conditioning systems, access, security systems, high and low pressurised zones, depleted oxygen zones, mechanical services, stairwells; maintenance of power supply to critical services. Evidence of seven is required.
Learning and Teaching Resource: Teaching and Learning Resources:

A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. These include:

Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents

Students will also be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec