Courses

This course combines theoretical studies with hands-on project work. Integrated with BCIT’s virtual platform and experiential learning tool, this online course provides students with hands-on knowledge and understanding of foundational concepts in smart grid/microgrid technologies employed in renewable energy applications and the operation and maintenance of the microgrids, especially in remote and isolated communities. This online course intends to give learners the digital skills, introductory content, and basic familiarity, understanding, and opportunity to engage in the design process of their microgrids and exposure to the operation and maintenance of clean energy microgrids. ​

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Introducing the Fundamentals of Substation Automation Systems

In this 3-credit badge course you will learn the fundamentals of Substation Automation Systems, including their architectures, features, functionalities, and cybersecurity aspects.

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Overview

The entire electrical utilities industry is undertaking a massive effort to achieve the net-zero emission targets, digital transformation and modernization. According to TMR’s report, the “Substation Automation” market is predicted to grow at a 6.7% CAGR from 2023 to 2031, achieving US$ 51.65 billion by 2031. The expansion will be largely driven by grid modernization activities such as smart grid deployments, the integration of Industry 4 and 5 technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtualization, and the Internet of Things (IoT) into power grids, and technological advances in grid communication.

With the rapid changes in technology, and immense demand for skilled workers, this course offers a key foundation for our future energy systems and training in this field. Professionals and students must understand how to adopt new Substation Automation (SA) technologies to facilitate multidirectional energy flows and to enable systems to respond faster to grid changes to enhance power grid resilience.

Virtual Hands On Learning

This 3-credit badge course is part of a training initiative to provide learners with skills needed to support resilient electrical grids and targeted to provide hands-on skills required in Substation Automation Systems through virtual hands-on practices.

Students will use BCIT’s recently developed Virtualized Experiential Learning Platform (VELP) tools to achieve effective remote hands-on experience on real problems.

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FAQ

1. Where can I find full course details and register for this course?
   Course details are here: APRE 4110.
   
2. Who should take this course?
   Beginners and established professionals interested in substation automation.
3. I don’t live in BC. Can I take this course?
   Yes! This course is delivered online, and is open to Canadian and international students.
4. Do I get a credential for this course?
   Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive three credits and a badge.
5. How much does this course cost?
   The course fee is $800.30.
6. How is the course delivered?
   This is an online learning course delivered through BCIT Learning Hub. To accommodate learners with different backgrounds and schedule needs, the course has been designed to be flexible to suite your needs.
7. What are the learning outcomes for this course?
   For learning outcomes, please see APRE4110 Learning Outcomes.
8. Is there someone I can speak to for more information?
   Please contact Dr. Moein Manbachi for more information.
9. I can’t take the course this time, can you notify me about future offerings?
   Subscribe here for notifications about this course.

The development and delivery phases of this project have been funded by B.C Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training (MAEST).

BCIT SMART provides hands-on training sessions and workshops on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity upon request. These sessions cover a variety of topics, including cyber vulnerability in OT protocols, risk assessment, failure scenario analysis, incident response, and cybersecurity compliance. Please, contact Dr. Moein Manbachi for more information.

Purchasing and Driving an Electric Vehicle

This entry-level course will introduce the basics of electric vehicle (EV) ownership, exploring topics around buying, operating, and charging. We look at various EV myths and how developing EV ownership data is assisting vehicle purchasers in making sound decisions armed with factual knowledge. This course explores EV adoption among underrepresented communities including persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and youth with an emphasis on rural and remote areas. This course is assembled with lived experience from BCIT’s Applied Research, School of Transportation and industry partners, as well as with survey data from BCIT’s nationwide survey around barriers to EV adoption. Road transportation accounts for 20% of Canada’s total greenhouse emissions; this course, by building awareness and public confidence around EV ownership can assist Canadian understand EV adoption while assisting Canada meet its 2035 target of all new light-duty vehicle sales to be a zero-emission vehicle.

Course Details

Course number: MOOC-0390
Course title: Purchasing and Driving an Electric Vehicle
Prerequisites: None
Completion award: Digital Badge and printable Statement of Completion
Registration fee: None

Audience

Anyone wanting to know about electric vehicles and the effects of zero-emission vehicle roll out.

Delivery details

This is a self-study online course with no instructional support.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss motivation and challenges for electric vehicle ownership.
2. List community support around electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
3. Explain EV charging and charge station etiquette.
4. Discuss driving techniques to help optimize range.
5. Describe typical electric vehicle maintenance requirements.
6. Explain considerations for new and used electric vehicle purchase.

Time commitment

This course will take you between 10 – 12 hours to complete.

Completion Award

• Statement of Completion
• Digital Badge

To Register

• If you are new to BCIT, you will be required to create a BCIT account before registering for your course.
• Once you receive your BCIT ID (A0…) log in and register for your course.

Once Registered

Note: If you are creating an account for the first time, it may take up to 24 hours before you are able to log in to BCIT to access your course.

1. Access your online course at learn.bcit.ca.
2. Login with your BCIT my.bcit.ca email address and password.
3. Scroll down to your My Courses listing and click on the course link.

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

This course builds on the basics of electric vehicle knowledge and explores topics around EV infrastructures from charger installations to accessibility challenges solved by universal design principles. As more EVs enter into transportation circulation, power supply challenges and charger installation ideas are starting to emerge from real-world application. This allows new communities to benefit from lessons learned and implement plans to minimize early adaptor challenges. The course is assembled by a collaborative team from BCIT’s Applied Research, School of Transportation and industry partners, and including survey data from BCIT’s nationwide survey around barriers to EV adoption.  Our goal is to arm the learner with knowledge to engage in meaningful conversations around EV adoption and charger installations from public chargers to home chargers and multi-unit residential buildings (MURB) by gaining a deeper understanding of the power grid and charger requirements.

Course Details

Course number: MOOC-0391
Course title: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Prerequisites: None
Completion award: Digital Badge and printable Statement of Completion
Registration fee: None

Audience

Anyone wanting to know about electric vehicle charging and how power distribution networks will support future EV users’ unique needs and challenges over Canada’s diverse geographical regions.

Delivery details

This is a self-study online course with no instructional support.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss electric vehicle charger installations.
2. Discuss grid implications of electric vehicle charging.
3. Explain data network role with electric vehicle charging.
4. Identify electric vehicle energy management system (EVEMS) requirements.
5. Identify challenges and solutions for inclusive access to EV charging.

Time commitment

This course will take you between 10 – 12 hours to complete.

Completion Award

• Statement of Completion
• Digital Badge

To Register

• If you are new to BCIT, you will be required to create a BCIT account before registering for your course.
• Once you receive your BCIT ID (A0…) log in and register for your course.

Once Registered

Note: If you are creating an account for the first time, it may take up to 24 hours before you are able to log in to BCIT to access your course.

1. Access your online course at learn.bcit.ca.
2. Login with your BCIT my.bcit.ca email address and password.
3. Scroll down to your My Courses listing and click on the course link.

Electric Vehicle Industries

This course builds on the basics of electric vehicle knowledge and explores topics around developing industries that exist to support electric vehicles from manufacturing to repair to recycling. The course is assembled with lived experience from BCIT’s Applied Research, School of Transportation and industry partners, as well as with survey data from BCIT’s nationwide survey around barriers to EV adoption. We take a deeper look into the vehicle manufacturing processes, the life of an EV battery, battery repair and reuse opportunities, battery recycling processes, and the transitioning automotive support sectors. The goal of this course is to highlight that while during this technological shift some industries will be challenged, but also to highlight the developing opportunities for those looking to upskill or reskill and support those planning to future proof their career trajectories or business ventures.

Course Details

Course number: MOOC-0392
Course title: Electric Vehicle Industries
Prerequisites: None
Completion award: Digital Badge and printable Statement of Completion
Registration fee: None

Audience

Anyone wanting to know about electric vehicles, how they are made, the battery lifecycle, and the industries developing to support the EV market and transitioning to mass EV adoption.

Delivery details

This is a self-study online course with no instructional support.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss vehicle manufacturing process.
2. Discuss the lifecycle pathways of an EV battery.
3. Identify battery repair and reuse requirements.
4. Explain battery recycling process.
5. Describe the transitioning vehicle support industries.
6. Explain transitioning automotive sector career opportunities.

Time commitment

This course will take you between 10 – 12 hours to complete.

Completion Award

• Statement of Completion
• Digital Badge

To Register

• If you are new to BCIT, you will be required to create a BCIT account before registering for your course.
• Once you receive your BCIT ID (A0…) log in and register for your course.

Once Registered

Note: If you are creating an account for the first time, it may take up to 24 hours before you are able to log in to BCIT to access your course.

1. Access your online course at learn.bcit.ca.
2. Login with your BCIT my.bcit.ca email address and password.
3. Scroll down to your My Courses listing and click on the course link.

Future Zero Emission Vehicle Development

This course builds on the basics of electric vehicle knowledge and presents some developing technologies related to the EV rollout. The course is assembled by a collaborative team from BCIT’s Applied Research, School of Transportation and industry partners, and including survey data from BCIT’s nationwide survey around barriers to EV adoption. The goal is to highlight areas of public interest and concern about where the EV industry is heading. We explore some of the emerging battery technologies, faster charging technologies, autonomous charging and feasibility of prototypes making it to production. We recognize the viability of hydrogen vehicles and their role in reducing greenhouse gases while highlighting the need to understand the overall hydrogen strategy from fuel creation to emissions generated at each step of the hydrogen economy.

Course Details

Course number: MOOC-0393
Course title: Future Zero Emission Vehicle Development
Prerequisites: None
Completion award: Digital Badge and printable Statement of Completion
Registration fee: None

Audience

Anyone wanting to know about developments on the horizon relating to zero-emission vehicles and related technologies.

Delivery details

This is a self-study online course with no instructional support.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe emerging faster charger technology.
2. Identify future battery development.
3. Discuss autonomous charging.
4. Recognize hydrogen energy development.

Time commitment

This course will take you between 10 – 12 hours to complete.

Completion Award

• Statement of Completion
• Digital Badge

To Register

• If you are new to BCIT, you will be required to create a BCIT account before registering for your course.
• Once you receive your BCIT ID (A0…) log in and register for your course.

Once Registered

Note: If you are creating an account for the first time, it may take up to 24 hours before you are able to log in to BCIT to access your course.

1. Access your online course at learn.bcit.ca.
2. Login with your BCIT my.bcit.ca email address and password.
3. Scroll down to your My Courses listing and click on the course link.