NEBB BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN (BSC CxCT) SEMINAR APRIL 23-24, 2018 WWW.NEBB.ORG BSC CxCT SEMINAR DATES APRIL 23-24, 2018 SEMINAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 9, 2018 BSC CxCT EXAM DAY* APRIL 25, 2018 *See page 7 for complete certification details. BSC CxCT Application for Candidacy Deadline Wednesday, April 4, 2018 LOCATION SHERATON HOTEL AND MARINA @ NEBB 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ABOUT THIS SEMINAR AND INSTRUCTORS About This Seminar The technical commissioning process is an important aspect of any business and is a growth opportunity for those wanting to: Pursue their professional development in this segment of the industry Learn about performing system testing for commissioning and retro-commissioning services View demonstrations in testing procedures provided in the technical commissioning process Make first steps toward the Building Systems Commissioning CP Learning Objectives This 2 day seminar will provide attendees: Fundamental knowledge of building systems commissioning Understanding of performing Pre-Functional and Functional Tests Air and water system troubleshooting Handling report preparation Team concept when deciding upon corrective action Adherence to the overall safety plan Maintaining instruments and calibration program Knowledge in evaluating HVAC and control systems Understanding testing control systems The goal of this seminar is to provide the knowledge for individuals to become successful technicians working under a NEBB-Certified Professional and to encourage the pursuit of Cx Technician certification. Those attending must have a base knowledge of commissioning work. Who Should Attend Entry-level professionals who are interested in advancing their knowledge of the technical commissioning test procedures required to effectively commission HVAC Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of technical testing and troubleshooting of building systems Experienced commissioners seeking to enhance their knowledge Instructors Casey Batenhorst Casey Batenhorst is a mechanical engineer with nearly a decade of experience as a project manager in the Building Performance Group at Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc. He is responsible for overseeing the commissioning, retro-commissioning, and test and balance projects at KFI. Casey is certified as a NEBB TAB Certified Professional and Building Systems Commissioning Certified Professional. Stephen Wiggins Stephen Wiggins is an Associate Partner at Newcomb & Boyd. He is the past President of NEBB and former chairman of NEBB s BSC committee. He has more than 30 years of experience in Building Systems Commissioning. He has been working in the built environment since 1975. Stephen owned a mechanical and electrical company for eight years. Prior to that he worked for the United States Air Force at base level and headquarters AFCE- SA as the commissioning and retro-commissioning expert. He has master mechanical and electrical contractor licenses and is a co-author of NEBB s Design Phase Commissioning Handbook. 2
SEMINAR SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS Seminar Requirements Attendees should have basic system knowledge of HVAC and Building Automation System operations. Instructors assume that all Attendees have a thorough working knowledge on the requirements of these NEBB publications prior to attending the seminar. To achieve the best learning experience, Attendees are asked to read the following BEFORE attending the training seminar. NEBB Fundamental formulas (to access, please use this link: http://www.nebb.org/resources/ nebb_formula_chart/ ) Commissioning Technician s Handbook (available for purchase at www.nebb.org) ANSI/NEBB S110-2017 Whole Building Technical Commissioning if New Construction Standard (http://www.nebb.org/order_form/). Standard will be available in January of 2018. ANSI/NEBB S120-2017 Rev. 1 Technical Retro- Commissioning of Existing Buildings Standard (http://www.nebb.org/order_form/). NEBB s Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Environmental Systems (http://www.nebb.org/order_form/) Environmental Systems Technology Textbook, 2005 (available for purchase at www.nebb.org) Other Requirements Attendees are required to bring all the above publications to the seminar. Attendees are required to bring a laptop with Windows operating system, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and have working knowledge of the software prior to attending the seminar Attendees will need to bring a calculator BSC CxCT Seminar Schedule (subject to change) Monday, April 23, 2018 Includes lunch and AM/PM breaks. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Includes lunch and AM/PM breaks. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:30am 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am 2:00 pm Important Reminders Registration Instruction Instruction Optional BSC CxCT Exam *See page 6 for complete BSC CxCT certification application information. 1. Seminar registration deadline is Monday, April 9, 2018. 2. Enrollment is limited. Registrations will be filled on a first come-first served basis. 3. Seminar fees includes course instruction, lunch, and morning and afternoon breaks. 4. Seminar fees do not include anything pertaining to certification. 5. Registrants will receive a confirmation email, including instructions regarding required seminar materials. 6. Questions? Call 301.977.3698 or email training@nebb.org. This seminar has been awarded 13.5 continuing education credits (CECs) by NEBB. 3
SEMINAR OVERVIEW AND OUTLINE The exact program schedule will be given out onsite. Instructors will cover the main aspects within the CxCT Body of Knowledge as follows: Fundamental Knowledge Working knowledge for field TAB verification Application of basic HVAC functions Understanding of HVAC control systems Understand use of commissioning measurement instruments Jobsite safety and PPE Application of Professional Conduct Working knowledge of Procedural Standards Pre-Functional Tests Understanding of how to utilize PFT check sheets Perform installation of Pre-Functional Tests Perform HVAC control system point-to-point tests Perform sensor calibration Perform lighting control point-to-point tests Perform plumbing system tests Understand DALT and requirements for witnessing tests Witness TAB verification testing of air and water under the direction of a CP Functional Tests Perform or observe HVAC control system functional tests under the direction of a CP Deploy and collect data loggers and set up trends Understand the correct order of commissioning and testing Record documentation of tests Understand trend reviews System Troubleshooting Understand process Ability to test air systems/troubleshooting Ability to test water systems/troubleshooting Ability to test control systems/troubleshooting Retro-Commissioning Operate a DDC control system to stroke valves, dampers, override set-points and calibrate sensors Identify and perform quick fixes Evaluate HVAC systems and equipment types Evaluate control systems and equipment types Evaluate lighting control systems and equipment types Test and record TAB readings for: duct traverse, static pressure profiles and as found readings for voltage, current, temperature, pressures, flows, etc. Create assessment report from measurement records. 4
HOTEL, TRANSPORATION AND IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES Important Dates and Times Seminar Location: Sheraton Hotel & Marina 1380 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Airport The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN). San Diego International Airport is conveniently located 1.1 miles from The Sheraton Hotel and Marina. The San Diego International airport is 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego. Seminar Registration Deadline: Monday, April 9, 2018 Arrival in San Diego, CA: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Seminar Dates: Monday, April 23, 20188:00 am 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2018 8:00 am 5:00 pm *Optional BSC CxCT Exam Day: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 7:00 am 5:00 pm. (See page 6 for certification details.) NEBB 2018 CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION Attendees are to make reservations directly with the hotel of their choice; however, because the BET Seminar is being held prior to NEBB s annual conference, NEBB has reserved a room block at the Sheraton Hotel and Marina in San Diego, California. *Hotel and transportation costs are not covered in the seminar registration fee Please call 1-877-734-2726 to make room reservations and mention NEBB to get the special room rate of $199.00. *Hotel Room Block Deadline Date: Friday, March 30, 2018 by 5:00 pm PST. 5
NEBB BSC CxCT SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM 1. Pre-registration and payment of fees are necessary to ensure your participation in the seminar. 2. Seminar Registration form & payment must be reach the NEBB Office by Monday, April 9, 2018. 3. Register: Online by using the Certelligence Portal at www.nebb.org, or mail this form to: NEBB, 8575 Circle, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4121 4. Phone: 301.977.3698 Fax: 301.977.9589 Email: training@nebb.org Name Date Company Address City, State & Zip Phone/Cell Email Fax Chapter Please list any dietary restrictions Seminar Fee (Check all that apply) $850.00 Seminar Registration Fee (Optional BSC CxCT Exams require separate fees, please see pg. 7 for complete details.) Optional Study Materials / Publication Fees.... $105 NEBB Environmental Systems Technology Textbook $90 NEBB Commissioning Technicians Handbook $150 Handbook for Energy and Water Calculations, Includes CD with Energy Calculating Tool $125 ANSI Procedural Standard for Retro-Commissioning of Existing Buildings $ Total Amount Paid (Prices for publications not include shipping and handling.) Payment Method Check Enclosed made payable to NEBB Visa MasterCard American Express Name on Card CC Number Expiration Date Security code Signature Cancellation Policy Cancellation by registrants, regardless of reason, will be subject to a $250 service charge to cover NEBB s expenses. A refund of the prepaid registration will be made less the $250 service charge. No shows or late cancellations (those persons registered for the seminar who do not cancel 14 days prior to the seminar and subsequently do not attend the course) will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a replacement can be found. NEBB reserves the right to cancel any seminars having insufficient registrants, in which case, all prepaid registration will be refunded in full. NEBB is not responsible for any losses resulting from cancellation of a seminar. Please advise NEBB and your hotel of your cancellation as soon as possible. 6
CERTIFICATION AND EXAM PROCESS: A STEPPED APPROACH Professionals who desire to achieve the BSC CxCT certification and who want to sit for the exam after of the CxCT training seminar on Saturday, April 29, 2017 are required to be in compliance with and complete all certification requirements and processes BEFORE attending the training seminar. If you plan to sit for the BSC CxCT exam on Wednesday April 29, 2018 the Application for Candidacy the certification process must be started well in advance. 1. To obtain CxCT certification and exam information, please email certification@nebb.org. 2. Deadline for receipt of CxCT Applications for Candidacy: Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Last-minute applications and walk-ins to the exam will not be accepted. 3. Pre-requisites must be met and the CxCT Application for Candidacy must be submitted for approval and the certification application fees paid prior to attending the seminar. Once approved, the Candidate will receive payment information for the CxCT paper-based written exam. 5. CxCT Certification Fees Application for Candidacy fees and exam fees are separate from the training seminar fees, publications or any training-related items. All exam-related fees are final but can be transferrable. CxCT Application for Candidacy Fee: $50 CxCT Exam Fee: $225 CxCT Application for Certification Fee: $25 CxCT Certificate Fee: $30 6. Because a Candidate s paper-based exam results are entered into Kryterion, NEBB s online exam processing center, Candidates are required to set up a profile on Kryterion in advance of sitting for the CxCT exam. Instructions on the process will be sent. Results for paper-based exams take longer to obtain due to the nature of the process. 7. Success with certification comes with dedicated selfstudy and preparation. As such NEBB recommends the following publications for CxCT Candidates: NEBB Fundamental formulas (to access, please use this link: http://www.nebb.org/resources/ nebb_formula_chart/ ) Commissioning Technician s Handbook (available for purchase at www.nebb.org) ANSI/NEBB S110-2017 Whole Building Technical Commissioning if New Construction Standard (http://www.nebb.org/order_form/). Standard will be available in January of 2018. ANSI/NEBB S120-2017 Rev. 1 Technical Retro- Commissioning of Existing Buildings Standard (http://www.nebb.org/order_form/). NEBB s Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Environmental Systems (http://www.nebb.org/order_form/) Environmental Systems Technology Textbook, 2005 (available for purchase at www.nebb.org) Reminder The CxCT seminar focuses on NEBB commissioning and retro-commissioning as it relates to the commissioning technician. Attending the seminar is not a guarantee for successful completion of the NEBB CxCT exam. For more information about certification or applications, please contact certification@nebb.org 7
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