- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces tools and approaches for creating an effective Customer Service Framework and strategy for residential home builders; includes elements for creating a responsive customer service culture and an understanding of how the home Warranty Insurance program works in BC, what the responsibilities of all parties involved are. Homeowner Orientation and Walk-through procedures will be discussed including homeowner manuals and the creation of performance standards that will guide employees to deliver a successful project that satisfies customer expectations. Customer dissatisfaction and ways to communicate and deal with conflict will be discussed, along with fulfilling homeowner expectations and how to avoid disputes.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$553.29 - $595.33 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop customer service framework and customer service culture for a residential construction company
- Explain techniques for managing customer expectations
- Demonstrate good communication skills for customer management
- Identify the homeowner Protection Act requirements for Home Warranty
- Setup a management of Home Warranty Insurance program
- Describe Orientation, Walk-Through Inspection, and Turn-Over procedures
- Differentiate dispute resolution techniques
- Describe the elements of Performance Standards and Quality Assurance programs for residential construction
- Develop Homeowner and Maintenance Manuals
- Setup an after turn-over customer service program
Effective as of Winter 2020
Related Programs
Customer Service and Home Warranty (BLDC 1010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are three offerings of BLDC 1010 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 48351
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Tue Nov 19
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48351
- Domestic fees $553.29
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 19 | Tue | 08:00 - 11:00 | Online |
Instructor
Pilar Bonilla
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
CRN 47272
Dates
Wed Sep 04 - Wed Nov 20
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47272
- Domestic fees $553.29
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 04 - Nov 20 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Online |
Instructor
Pilar Bonilla
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
CRN 51305
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 11 weeks
- CRN 51305
- Domestic fees $595.33
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Instructor
Liz Penner
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- There will be no class Sept. 30, Oct. 14, and Nov. 11 statutory holidays.
Winter 2025
Below are three offerings of BLDC 1010 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91802
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 91802
- Domestic fees $595.33
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class February 17.
CRN 89604
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 89604
- Domestic fees $553.29
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Tue | 08:00 - 11:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
CRN 88248
Dates
Wed Jan 08 - Wed Mar 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88248
- Domestic fees $553.29
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.