Facilities Automation and Building Energy
Certificate of Achievement Building Industries · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Facilities Automation certificate of achievement provides the essential skills and workforce preparation needed for careers related to automated building controls, such as building automation specialist, facilities manager, operating engineer, and facilities technician. Students will gain skills in automation, robotics, computer networking, information technology, and planning, installing and maintaining mechanical and plumbing systems.
A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BI 0034 | Plumbing and Mechanical Installation and Design | 3 |
| BI 0095 | Internship in Building Industries | .5-4 |
| IT 0080 | IoT - Internet of Things | 3 |
| IT 0105 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| MECH 0004 | Fundamentals of Mechatronics | 4 |
| MECH 0025 | Computers for Robotics and Automation | 4 |
| MECH 0054 | Mechatronics Systems | 4 |
| Total Units | 21.5-25 | |