Overview
About the program
The Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Certificate is a unique program that provides entry-level skills, knowledge, and experience to students interested in exploring careers in the design-build sector. The ACE Certificate is open to all qualified applicants and offers students without defined educational or employment goals the opportunity to explore their options within this in-demand sector.
This program is offered as a series of part-time courses, commencing with three in-person courses delivered at the Burnaby Campus in July and August, followed by 12 months of online learning concurrent with work-integrated learning and internship placements. It is designed to be completed by a cohort of up to 24 students over a 14-month period.
The ACE Certificate tuition is fully funded through a partnership with Local Practice Architecture + Design and the BC Workplace Innovation Fund. The Workplace Innovation Fund is a flagship initiative of the StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan focused on supporting innovative projects that address labour shortages, better prepare employers and workers for the changing economy, and attract, hire and retain a diverse workforce.
The ACE Certificate was developed in partnership with Ryder Architecture and Gateshead College in the UK, and is an adaptation of PlanBEE, a similar program which has been offered by Gateshead College since 2015.
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Entrance Requirements
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Entrance requirements
- English language proficiency: Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent
Recommended for success
To be successful in this program, students are recommended to possess the following:
- BC High School completion (or equivalent)
- Basic Computer Proficiency
- Good communication skills and/or the desire to develop good communication skills
- An interest in pursuing a career in the field of architecture, construction, construction management or engineering
International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs
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Note: The Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering program is not accepting applications at this time. View available programs.
Scheduled Intakes
July each year.
Courses
Program matrix
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Required Courses: | Credits | ||
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ACED 1200 | Digital Modelling Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
ACED 1205 | Revit Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
ACED 1210 | Introduction to Construction Project Management | 2.0 | |
ACED 1220 | Introduction to Building Technology | 3.0 | |
ACED 1250 | Design-Build Practicum 1 | 11.0 | |
ACED 1270 | Design Build Practicum 2 | 11.0 | |
ACED 1305 | Introduction to Systems - Structural, Mechanical & Electrical | 3.0 | |
BLDC 1051 | Introduction to Materials and Methods for the Design-Build Trainee | 3.0 | |
BLDT 1042 | Construction Estimating Fundamentals Using Digital Tools | 3.0 | |
COMM 1108 | Introduction to Business Communication for the Construction Professional | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 45.0 |
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Transfer credit
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Program Details
Practicum placements
The ACE Certificate includes two mandatory paid practicum work placements. Students are hired by established ACE Industry Partners as temporary full-time employees for a period of six-months during each of the two practicum placements. Students are expected to complete their online studies concurrent with these practicum placements, outside of work hours.
Program length
14 months, part-time. The maximum time to complete this program is three years.
Students proceed through this program as a cohort. Students will be provided with their course schedule at the time of registration.
Grading
The passing grade for each course is 50%. Students must successfully complete all three Summer in-person courses to proceed to the 12-month online studies and work-integrated learning portion of the program. Students must successfully complete the first six-month practicum placement and related practicum course to proceed to the second practicum placement and related practicum course.
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
The ACE Certificate is a 14-month program, running from July to August, as follows:
- In-Person Courses (six-weeks): Three in-person courses delivered at the Burnaby Campus, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from early-July to mid-August.
- Online Courses + Work-Integrated Learning (12 months):
- Five synchronous online courses delivered sequentially over one year from early-September to end-August, and
- Two full-time paid practicum placements (6-months each) supported by two online practicum courses delivered over one year from early-September to end-August.
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Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Devon Franklin
Manager of Corporate Training and Industry Services
Tel: 604-456-1012
Email: Devon_Franklin@bcit.ca
Ann Martineau
Industry Services Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-412-7492
Email: amartineau@bcit.ca
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Devon Franklin
Industry Services Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-456-1012
Email: Devon_Franklin@bcit.ca
Ann Martineau
Industry Services Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-412-7492
Email: amartineau@bcit.ca
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