Commissioning Engineer Training Course Syllabus

This Commissioning Engineer Training Course provides a comprehensive introduction to building and MEP systems commissioning as applied to construction engineering. Participants will learn the complete commissioning process from pre-design through post-occupancy, including system verification, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, documentation, and project closeout.

The course focuses on ensuring that Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Building Automation Systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). Participants will also develop an understanding of the coordination responsibilities of the Commissioning Authority (CxA) throughout the design, construction, testing, and handover stages.

1. Fundamentals of Commissioning

• Introduction to Building & Systems Commissioning
• History and Evolution of Commissioning
• New Construction Commissioning (Cx)
• Retro-Commissioning (RCx)
• Continuous Commissioning (CCx)
• Commissioning in Construction & MEP Projects

2. Commissioning Project Lifecycle

• Pre-Design Phase
• Design Phase
• Construction Phase
• Acceptance Phase
• Post-Occupancy & Warranty Phase
• Commissioning Activities at Each Project Stage

3. Commissioning Roles & Responsibilities

• Owner
• Commissioning Authority (CxA)
• Design Engineer of Record
• General Contractor
• MEP Subcontractors
• Coordination Between Design, Construction & Commissioning Teams

4. Commissioning Planning & Specifications

• Developing the Commissioning Plan
• Commissioning Specification (Division 01 91 00)
• Commissioning Scope Development
• Commissioning Documentation Requirements

5. Owner’s Project Requirements & Basis of Design

• Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
• Basis of Design (BOD)
• Structure and Content of OPR & BOD
• OPR and BOD Review
• Traceability Through the Design Process

6. Mechanical Systems Commissioning

• Air-Side HVAC Systems
• Water-Side HVAC Systems
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Chillers & Boilers
• Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
• Constant Air Volume (CAV) Systems
• Sequence of Operations Review

7. Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB)

• Introduction to TAB
• TAB Coordination
• Interface Between TAB and Commissioning
• Review of TAB Activities During Commissioning

8. Electrical Systems Commissioning

• Switchgear
• Panelboards
• Transformers
• Generators
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Electrical Equipment Startup & Acceptance Testing
• Arc Flash Study Inputs & Outputs
• Electrical System Labeling Verification

9. Plumbing & Fire Protection Commissioning

• Domestic Water Systems
• Sanitary & Storm Systems
• Fire Pumps
• Sprinkler Systems
• Standpipe Systems
• Fire Protection System Acceptance

10. Building Automation System (BAS) Commissioning

• BAS Point-to-Point Verification
• Controls Sequence Testing
• BAS Data Verification
• Sequence of Operations Verification

11. Functional Performance Testing (FPT)

• FPT Script Structure
• Test Prerequisites
• Test Conditions
• Step-by-Step Testing Procedures
• Acceptance Criteria
• Recording & Evaluating Test Results

12. Seasonal & Deferred Testing

• Seasonal Testing Strategies
• Deferred Testing Requirements
• Systems That Cannot Be Fully Tested at Substantial Completion
• Planning and Documenting Deferred Tests

13. Trend Logs & BAS Data Verification

• Trend Log Review
• BAS Data Verification
• Using Trend Data as Supporting Evidence for FPT

14. Commissioning Issue Management

• Issue Log Management
• Severity Classification
• Responsible Party Assignment
• Resolution Tracking
• Re-Test Protocol

15. Commissioning Documentation

• Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
• Basis of Design (BOD)
• Commissioning Plan
• Commissioning Checklists
• FPT Scripts & Results
• Issue Log
• Training Records
• Documentation Package Structure

16. Integrated Systems Testing

• Fire Alarm Interlocks with HVAC Systems
• Smoke Control & Dampers
• Elevator Recall
• Generator Load Transfer Under Fire Alarm Conditions
• Integrated Building Systems Verification

17. Life-Safety Systems Commissioning

• Life-Safety Commissioning Coordination
• Fire Alarm & HVAC Integration
• Coordination with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Life-Safety Testing & Acceptance

18. Project Closeout & Owner Training

• Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manual Review
• Training Documentation
• Owner Training Sessions
• System Handover Requirements

19. Warranty Period Commissioning

• Warranty-Period Review
• 10-Month / Near-End-of-Warranty Review
• System Walkthroughs
• Outstanding Issue Identification & Follow-Up

20. Retro-Commissioning & Continuous Commissioning

• Retro-Commissioning (RCx) for Existing Facilities
• Continuous Commissioning (CCx)
• Existing Facility System Performance Review
• Ongoing System Performance Verification

21. Final Commissioning Report

• Executive Summary
• Systems Tested
• Functional Performance Test Results
• Outstanding Items
• Lessons Learned
• Final Commissioning Documentation