Certificate in Building Systems Technician
Regina, Canada
Certificate
DURATION
40 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This one-year certificate at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Regina Campus trains you to maintain and operate electrical, ventilation, refrigeration and water treatment systems. You’ll do practical hands-on labs, troubleshooting and a work placement in commercial or institutional buildings. The programme focuses on applied skills for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), boiler and refrigeration plant operation, building systems maintenance and diagnostics, preparing you for team-based roles.
Career Outcomes: Graduates find roles in building operations, property management and government facilities. Potential positions include maintenance manager, facilities, property administrator and heating and air conditioning mechanic. Related careers: building systems technician, refrigeration technician, facilities coordinator.
There’s a lot of technology at work in today’s commercial and institutional buildings, from energy efficient boilers to complex HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning). Building systems require regular, skilled maintenance—mechanical and technical. That’s why building systems technicians are always in demand. It’s a job that requires good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Building Systems Technician is a one-year certificate program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus. You’ll receive comprehensive training in maintaining and operating electrical, ventilation, refrigeration and water treatment systems.
Most courses include practical activities to develop your troubleshooting skills. Time in a working facility will give students a real life experience during the second semester work placement. It’s a great way to use what you’ve learned in class and labs in a real-world setting. It’s also a way to develop contacts for possible future employment.
Semester information only pertains to full-time/on-campus students, and part-time/online students should view course prerequisites when scheduling courses.
Semester 1
- Building Applications 1
- Legislation Codes and Safety
- Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel
- Power Lab 1
- Heating Systems
- Building Systems Maintenance
- Applied Mathematics
- Communications for Technicians
- Thermodynamics and Mechanics
Semester 2
- Building Applications 2
- Consumption and Waste Management
- Energy Management
- Building Automation
- Culture and Diversity
- Power Lab 2
- Project Management
- Technology Seminars
Semester 3
- Renewable Energy
- Capstone Project
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
- Work Experience
The Building Systems Technician certificate combined with industry certifications will open a lot of different doors. Graduates are working in building systems maintenance and operation in medium to large buildings (apartment blocks, hotels, malls, schools, health facilities, etc.). You could work in boiler and refrigeration plants, perform maintenance crew work or take charge of a building. Potential employers include building owners, property management companies and government agencies.
Potential careers
- Maintenance manager, facilities
- Property administrator
- Heating and air conditioning mechanic
