The Building Systems Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate program is a one-year program that prepares students with knowledge and skills required to work in the building systems industry. This program trains students to work in the field of design, development, testing, report preparation, production, and operation of mechanical, electrical and control systems for commercial buildings. Mechanical systems involve thermal, air conditioning, water services, and fire protection. Electrical systems involve power, lighting, communications, controls, heating, fire protection, life safety and alarms. Control systems involve hardware and software components, sensors, and actuators. ?Students also produce professional quality drawings primarily in the building mechanical, electrical and control systems engineering design fields.
This program provides opportunities for students to learn and use modern equipment, software and technology. Through classroom theory and hands-on activities, students learn to apply appropriate industry codes, standards and specifications to different design and development phases of a variety of projects involving electrical, mechanical and control systems for commercial buildings. Graduates of this program will be well prepared for a variety of career paths in the building systems industry.
Career Possibilities
Graduates successfully completing the Building Systems Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate program may find employment in engineering consulting firms, construction companies, electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, manufacturing and processing and transportation companies, and municipal, provincial and federal government departments and agencies.
Areas of Study
Building Codes, Standards, and Specifications
Building Engineering Calculations and Data Analysis
Building Systems e.g., Mechanical, Electrical & Control Systems
CAD and BIM Software
Building Drawings & Models
Technical Reporting
Virtual & Augmented Reality Software
Health and Safety
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected September 2025
New Brunswick Community College
Fredericton Campus,
26 Duffie Drive,
Fredericton,
New Brunswick (NB),
E3B 0R6, Canada
Diploma in Engineering Technology (any discipline), Degree in Engineering (any discipline), or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, mechanical, and building industries.
The following English proficiency tests can be submitted to NBCC for admission consideration: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test only - Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 80 with no subject test less than 18 (iBT Test); Duolingo English Test - Minimum score of 100 out of 160; Cambridge English - Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) - Minimum score of 60; The Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) - Minimum score of 4.5 with no subtest less than 4.0; PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Minimum score of 65 with no subject test less than 60.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
NBCC is a real gateway to future success thanks to its quality teaching, excellent facilities and strong ties with the community.