BCM03 - Hydraulics in Building Services

We are proud to be an official training partner of the BCIA, providing specialist training courses for the building controls industry. The BCM00 – BCM06 series aims to support a better understanding of the application and use of building controls, developing, and affirming your skills.

On successful completion of BCM01 – BCM03, the BCIA Technical Certificate will be issued. On successful completion of BCM04 – BCM06, the BCIA Advanced Technical Certificate will be issued.

2 day course

BCM03 - Hydraulics in Building Services

This course involves the main water circuits and systems used within the building services controls environment and includes the necessary mechanical knowledge needed to understand applications, covering all aspects of valve sizing control.

It is aimed at engineers and technicians who have some knowledge and field experience within the industry, usually with a minimum of one year. It’s also recommended that they complete the BCM01 Fundamentals of HVAC and Building Technology course first.

The cost of the BCM03 Hydraulics in Building Services course is £475 + VAT for BCIA members. For non-members, the cost is £635 + VAT.

Course content

• Introduction to hydraulic circuits
• Hydraulic characteristics of valves and actuators and sizing controlling elements
• Pressure independent valves
• Variable speed pumps
• Sizing of the controlling elements
• Hydraulic circuit problems
• Valve sizing
• Valve sizing practical test
• End of course assessment

Did you know, this course is available virtually? 

Simply select ‘Virtual Learning’ under course location to view the dates available. 

What can I expect from Virtual Learning?

Our Virtual Learning courses give delegates the opportunity to learn from the comfort of their own home whilst still getting all the tuition they would in the classroom. 

This is training online but not to be mistaken for E-learning. Our training is delivered in real time by one of our electrical tutors using video conferencing software that gives delegates the opportunity to watch and listen to the tutor, follow the presentation live and interact and ask any questions they may have.

There are scheduled course dates with set start and end times, and short breaks throughout the sessions. This differs to E-Learning where courses are pre-recorded and you can join at any time. 

Our virtual learning can be accessed via a PC, laptop or tablet. When you make a booking, we’ll then send you your joining instructions with the link to access the training – it really is that simple.

What information do I need to provide?

To ensure our virtual courses run as smooth as possible, we require the following:

• Delegate Name, Email Address and Contact Number
• Postal Address for the course pack, containing course notes and any purchased publications

We ask for this information no later than 2 weeks before the course start date. If no information is received, the email invite and course pack will be sent to the booker and company address provided. 

How do I take the exam?

Once you have completed the virtual training course, you will then be directed to the BCIA assessments portal and given a unique keycode to complete the exam immediately after the course. This gives delegates greater flexibility and removes the need to travel to one of our training centres, saving you time and money. 

Please note, to gain the BCIA Technical Certificate after completing courses BCM00 – BCM03, you will be required to sit a separate exam via the ECS Remote Invigilation Service. There is no additional cost for the exam, and it is administered by the BCIA Training Centre. On completion of a BCM00, BCM01, BCM02 or BCM03 course all delegates will receive an email which includes further information about the exams and how to apply.