Building and Energy System Professional (BESP) Fundamentals
The Building and Energy System Professional (BESP) Fundamentals Certificate is developed to offer students a broad overview of the energy conservation industry. It includes cross-disciplinary courses in energy systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, architecture, computer information systems, and building inspection technology. The completion of the BESP Certificate is especially advantageous for support staff currently working in the energy sector. When combined with other defined certificates within the Energy industry, students will have the technical background that can lead to industry-recognized credentials and careers as an Energy Auditor, Energy Consultant, ZNE Technician, G
Courses
- ACR 095A — Air Conditioning Refrigeration Work Experience Units: 1-5
- ACT 095A — Applied Construction Technology Units: 1-5
- ARCH 011 — Architectural Blueprint Reading Units: 3
- BIT 024 — California Energy Codes Units: 3
- BIT 095A — Building Inspection Technology Units: 1-5
- CM 095A — Construction Management Work Experience Units: 1-5
- EMP 010 — New World of Work Skills: Adaptability Units: 0.5
- EMP 011 — New World of Work Skills:Self-Awareness Units: 0.5
- EMP 012 — New World of Work Skills: Digital Fluency Units: 0.5
- EMP 013 — New World of Work Skills: Communication Units: 0.5
- EMP 014 — New World of Work Skills: Collaboration Units: 0.5
- EMP 015 — New World of Work Skills: Empathy Units: 0.5
- EMP 016 — New World of Work Skills: Analysis and Solution Mindset Units: 0.5
- EMP 017 — New World of Work Skills: Resilience Units: 0.5
- EMP 018 — New World of Work Skills: Entrepreneurial Mindset Units: 0.5
- EMP 019 — New World of Work Skills: Social Diversity/Awareness Units: 0.5
- ESYS 004 — Industrial Calculations Units: 3
- ESYS 005 — Zero Net Energy Building Science Units: 4
- ESYS 095A — Energy Systems Technology Work Experience Units: 1-5
- WELD 095A — Welding Work Experience Units: 1-5