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Apprenticeship

BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer

Level
4
Higher
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

The control, performance and efficiency of energy usage in industrial, commercial and public buildings.

What you'd do

Install and wire BEMS sensors, controllers and actuators
Configure and programme building energy management software
Commission new BEMS installations and carry out witness tests
Diagnose and resolve faults on existing control systems
Carry out planned preventive maintenance on BEMS equipment
Produce as-fitted drawings and system documentation
Analyse energy data and recommend efficiency improvements

What you'd learn

Building services systems including HVAC, BMS and lighting
BEMS software configuration and programming
Networking, protocols and data communication in buildings
Energy efficiency principles and carbon reduction
Electrical installation and control panel wiring
Fault diagnosis on BEMS hardware and software
Regulatory standards including Part L and F-Gas
Ready to look for a place?
See live BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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