Critical Environments

The main objective for the DEP Program is to raise the standards of those involved in energy assessments of data centers to accelerate energy savings in data centers. The purpose of the course is to train participants on how to use the Data Center Profiler (DC Pro) and Air Management Assessment Tools. Participants will use these tools developed by the DOE for evaluating major data center systems in the course.

There are 2 program levels-Level 1 (Generalist) and Level 2 (Specialist). The outline described below shows both program levels offered over a 3-day timeframe.

The focus of the Critical Environments Auditor son developing a standards-based CE, learning how to conduct environmental audits, and manage risk. Course is aligned to ISO 19011, 17022, and 17050 on auditing activities.

The CE Auditor course is a unique offering as audit tools will be created during the course. Examples of tools will be given and demonstrated, but the focus of the course is to build a set of tools that can be used to conduct an audit.

As part of the course you will learn how to set up and prepare for an audit, how to identify participants, and how to determine what documents should be reviewed In addition, you will learn how to create an audit schedule, how to collect data, how to review procedures, and how to interview personnel. Documenting the audit plan, the audit report and presentation, as well as reducing the risk of the audit itself is included in the course.

The focus is of CE 6000 is on aspects of engineering mission-critical environments. It begins with best practices in project management of mechanical and electrical engineering projects along with taking a deep look into managing system inter-relationships.

This course includes an in-depth study of system designs, understanding the outage window, and how to perform an evaluation of the engineering program. In addition to discussing the importance of understanding vendor requirements and contractual obligations, CE 6000 also provides options for creating a comprehensive training program, and identifying individual abilities to drive to level engineering practices.

The focus of CE 4000/5000 is on how to manage the critical environment as well as budgeting.

The course includes a detailed overview of the various aspects of asset management and tackles topics such as preparing for equipment issues and evaluating critical systems for operational capability. Managing the engineering budget is an important part of CE management as well as an understanding of an engineering financial plan.

The course takes a close look at how to increase energy efficiency, how to study trends to plan for capacity, as well as how to prepare to be audited, and reviewing each aspect of a comprehensive maintenance program.

The focus of CE 2000/3000 is on how to operate and maintain the critical environment. The course includes practical knowledge such as how to determine proper asset control practices, methods of climate control, study of control logic and design, and an analysis of systems to ensure functionality and maintenance in order to ensure availability.

In addition, power generation, distribution, and transference is discuss in detail so the Technician has an understanding of the path to power, the ability of each component, the limitations of each system, and an understanding of how to minimize the potential for outage.

The course also includes a study the IT systems supported by the critical infrastructure as well as methods for capacity planning, reporting, and budgeting. Filled with practical activities that focus on problem solving to bridge theory with learning that can be applied immediately on the job.

The focus of CE 1000 is on creating a base set of knowledge for those working in critical environments such as data centers, call centers, research and development, hospitals, clean rooms, banking/trading floors, broadcasting sites, and manufacturing facilities. Includes practical activities that focus on problem solving to bridge theory with learning that can be applied immediately on the job.