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BMS Control Systems Training at TAFE Queensland North in Cairns

The TAFE Queensland North, Cairns Campus, is situated in the heart of Cairns, located in the western suburb of Manunda approximately 4km from the city centre. Tropical North Queensland TAFE was a TAFE institute which delivered vocational education and training programs across a 268,000 square kilometre area of north-eastern Australia. The Institute offered about 400 courses in 30 vocational training areas in Queensland.

In 2013, the institute merged with Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE to form TAFE Queensland North.

For more info please see the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration course details on the TAFE Queensland North website.

Who Would Benefit From This Course?

This course would suit individuals that are looking to gain a fundamental understanding of control processes and application of Direct Digital Control (DDC) in the HVAC sector, or people seeking to enter the field of Building Management System (BMS) controls, servicing and engineering.

Sample Course Outline

Control Basics

Have a basic understanding of the control process
Describe what a sensor is and its use
Understand where sensors should be located
Describe how a controller works
Describe what a controlled device is and how it can be used

Introduction to Direct Digital Control (DDC)

Describe what a DDC is and have a basic understanding of the functions these devices can perform
Describe common terminologies used by a DDC
Understand the fundamentals of how PID Loops function
Describe some basic programming blocks used in a DDC configuration