Design, Operations, & Management of Building Systems
Bridging the gap between job hunting and job placement
| Program Location : | Vancouver, Surrey and Abbotsford |
| Program Type : |
36 hours/ 16 weeks program |
| Method of Delivery : | In-Class, Online and Blended Mode |
This course is designed to impart knowledge to property and facility managers which they will implement in the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems and to enhance building productivity and cost-effectiveness. This certificate provides information about building design and construction, project delivery, construction materials, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) systems. This course also covers the topics of roofing systems, ceilings, floorings, interior walls, and plumbing systems.
Learning Objectives:
•Maintaining building systems efficiently and cost-effectively
•Using structural components and building materials
•Understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems
•Working knowledge of how a structure function
Teaching Methods:
Student learning will be through a combination of staff contact hours with the lecturer in the classroom, intended learning hours, and self-managed study. The staff contact hours will involve a range of learning approaches including group exercises, workshops, guided individual activities and lecturer presentations.