Craftsmanship in Building Automation is crucial

Automation in buildings is increasing. This is a technical development with more emphasis on ICT and the combination of technologies in a building. It is also a practical development for users and the professionals who make it possible. While the System Architect training course focuses on integrating disciplines, TVVL and the Building Automation industry have set up a Lead Engineer training course to realize that system. Expertise in various technical disciplines is then of great importance.

With all the modern wishes for the owners and users of buildings, a range of disciplines is required. The need within the built environment to respond to current trends in sustainability, digitalization, cyber security and comfort/functionality for the user, requires a combination of technical disciplines. The System Architect's role is to bring all disciplines together and oversee the entire system, but also to make the link with owners, users and project leaders.

The FHI trade organization for Building Automation has the course together with TVVL System Architect set up to learn those qualities. In a very recent interview with Martin Douwes from Johnson Controls and Wim Slabbekoorn from Sauter, the concrete benefits for students, their companies and the projects within the built environment are discussed.

The Lead Engineer manages professionals from the individual disciplines. Consider professionals in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, ICT, climate technology, lighting and access control. The concrete content of the position is to develop and engineer the automation concepts designed by the system architect. This includes all kinds of tasks, such as monitoring, reporting and ensuring timely project implementation. The focus of the training is on the technical aspects, but good coordination is just as important.

Professionals who successfully complete this certified post-mbo training can assess and apply the coherence of system architecture and integration. Designs are implemented and applied in an optimally functioning system.

More information about this course can be found on the TVVL site.