Bentley Accredited BIM Modeler: Basic Mechanical Modeling with OpenBuildings

Issued by Bentley Systems

Earners of the Bentley Accredited BIM Modeler: Basic Mechanical Modeling with OpenBuildings have developed the entry level skills needed to effectively use OpenBuildings Designer to model the primary mechanical elements of a building and generate basic mechanical drawings. They have shown competency in skills such as placing ductwork, diffusers and grilles, assembling a federated building model and creating a mechanical floor plan and section.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Days

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Complete the OnDemand introductory training for Bentley Accredited BIM Modeler: Mechanical Modeling with OpenBuildings
Complete the OnDemand training for Building QuickStart Mechanical Bundle: - BIM QuickStart M101: Modeling Equipment and Ductwork - BIM QuickStart M102: Modeling Diffusers, Grilles and Branches - BIM QuickStart M103: Creating Mechanical Drawings
Acquire real-world use and experience using Bentley OpenBuildings Designer software.
Completed and submitted for approval a mechanical model and drawings for a 3 story commercial building using the modeling and drawing techniques learned in the required training.

Standards

This credential is equivalent to 5 Learning Units

Learning Units are PDHs – Professional Development Hours, which are self-reported. Bentley awards one Bentley Institute Professional Development Hour for every hour spent learning.