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Postgraduate Diploma in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning. 8 modules covering ASHRAE Standard 202 (commissioning process), ASHRAE Guideline 0 (commissioning process) and CxAlloy. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the phases and roles of the commissioning process.

02

Draft the owner's project requirements and the basis of design.

03

Verify the installation during the construction phase.

04

Design and carry out functional tests of systems.

05

Apply retro-commissioning to existing buildings.

06

Implement continuous commissioning with data analytics.

07

Prepare handover documentation and user training.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Commissioning agent wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
  • Building services engineer wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
  • Retro-commissioning specialist wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
  • Building controls engineer wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
  • Facilities management manager wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
  • Energy efficiency consultant wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the non-residential building sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ASHRAE Standard 202 (commissioning process)
  • ASHRAE Guideline 0 (commissioning process)
  • ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 (HVAC&R technical commissioning)
  • CIBSE Commissioning Code M
  • ISO 50001 (energy management)
  • EN 16798-1 (indoor environment)
  • LEED v4 (fundamental and enhanced commissioning)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Definitions: commissioning, recommissioning and retro-commissioning
  2. 1.2ASHRAE Guide 202 and Guideline 0
  3. 1.3ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 standard for HVAC
  4. 1.4Commissioning agent and their functions
  5. 1.5Phases from pre-design to occupancy
  6. 1.6Owner's project requirements (OPR)
  7. 1.7Basis of design (BOD)
  8. 1.8Commissioning in LEED and BREEAM
  9. 1.9Documented benefits and costs
  10. 1.10Case study: OPR for a laboratory building
  1. 2.1Design review focused on operability
  2. 2.2Commissioning specifications in tender documents
  3. 2.3Review of control sequences
  4. 2.4Measurement points and accessibility
  5. 2.5System integration and communications
  6. 2.6Review of equipment submittals
  7. 2.7Commissioning plan
  8. 2.8Coordination with the design team
  9. 2.9Training and documentation requirements
  10. 2.10Practical: review of an AHU control sequence
  1. 3.1Pre-start checklists
  2. 3.2Installation inspections on site
  3. 3.3Issue logging and follow-up
  4. 3.4Leak and pressure testing
  5. 3.5Air and water balancing
  6. 3.6Sensor verification and calibration
  7. 3.7BMS point-to-point testing
  8. 3.8Electrical panel testing
  9. 3.9Management of non-conformities
  10. 3.10Workshop: checklist for a chiller
  1. 4.1Design of functional performance tests
  2. 4.2Active testing versus passive monitoring
  3. 4.3Simulation of extreme conditions
  4. 4.4Testing of failure mode sequences
  5. 4.5Integrated systems testing (IST)
  6. 4.6Testing of emergency systems and generators
  7. 4.7Deferred seasonal testing
  8. 4.8Trend logging for verification
  9. 4.9Acceptance criteria
  10. 4.10Laboratory: trend analysis of a functional test
  1. 5.1Selection of candidate buildings
  2. 5.2Utility bill analysis and benchmarking
  3. 5.3On-site investigation and interviews
  4. 5.4Data logging with dataloggers
  5. 5.5Identification of low-cost measures
  6. 5.6Scheduling and setpoints
  7. 5.7Recalibration of sensors and actuators
  8. 5.8Optimisation of existing sequences
  9. 5.9Quantification of savings
  10. 5.10Case study: retro-commissioning of a shopping centre
  1. 6.1Data-driven monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx)
  2. 6.2Fault detection platforms
  3. 6.3Continuous performance indicators
  4. 6.4Integration with CMMS maintenance
  5. 6.5Persistence of savings
  6. 6.6Cloud-based BMS analytics
  7. 6.7Alarm management and prioritisation
  8. 6.8Periodic reports to the owner
  9. 6.9Continuous service contracts
  10. 6.10Practical: configuring FDD rules on a BMS
  1. 7.1Systems manual and final documentation
  2. 7.2Training of operations staff
  3. 7.3Ten-month review
  4. 7.4Management of the warranty period
  5. 7.5Building envelope commissioning according to ASTM E2813
  6. 7.6Commissioning of electrical and renewable installations
  7. 7.7Procurement of commissioning services
  8. 7.8Contractual responsibilities and risks
  9. 7.9Communication with the owner
  10. 7.10Case study: training plan for a hospital
  1. 8.1Building selection and scope
  2. 8.2Definition of owner's requirements
  3. 8.3Design review and documentation
  4. 8.4Verification and testing plan
  5. 8.5Design of functional tests
  6. 8.6Retro-commissioning or MBCx plan
  7. 8.7Estimation of savings and costs
  8. 8.8Final commissioning report
  9. 8.9Dissertation and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Delivered 100% online through the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CxAlloy, Niagara Framework, Python (pandas), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for functional testing of equipment and systems, verification of control sequences and analysis of BMS trends. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Building selection and scope

Explain the phases and roles of the commissioning process.

Definition of owner's requirements

Draft the owner's project requirements and the basis of design.

Design review and documentation

Verify the installation during the construction phase.

Verification and testing plan

Design and carry out functional tests of systems.

Design of functional tests

Apply retro-commissioning to existing buildings.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Commissioning agentBuilding services engineerRetro-commissioning specialistBuilding controls engineerFacilities management managerEnergy efficiency consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time employment.

You will work with CxAlloy, Niagara Framework, Python (pandas) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own-brand diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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