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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​This course introduces the student to interpretation of engineering drawings used in public works construction, including the correlation between construction layout, specifications and standard drawings. Prior completion of PUBW 1001 is recommended.​

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

2.5

Domestic fees

$609.17

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of PUBW 1141 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 68116

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Tue Jun 04 (10 weeks)

  • 10 weeks
  • CRN 68116
  • Domestic fees $609.17
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 04 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3695
Instructor

Ken Zeleschuk

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$609.17

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Instructional sessions are delivered by industry subject matter expert instructors. For more info visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Utilize engineering scale rules to determine distances on plans and drawings.
  • Identify the basic components of a set of engineering drawings.
  • Identify and utilize various plans and drawings common to municipal operations.
  • Explain and use terminology related to roadworks, sewerage, drainage, and water distribution.
  • Interpret plan and profile information, grades and slopes as shown on engineering drawings.
  • Interpret construction information such as roadway alignments and geometrics, utility features, etc., as found on engineering drawings.

Effective as of Fall 2010

Related Programs

Municipal Plan Reading (PUBW 1141) 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

  1. Civil Technology
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Civil Technology
    Certificate Part-time
  3. Public Works Supervision
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  4. Roadworks Maintenance
    Statement of Completion Part-time

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