Entrance requirements

The Construction Supervision Program is open to individuals who have completed the Construction Operations Associate Certificate. Registration in the full program requires departmental approval.

Information Sessions are held periodically throughout the year at which interested students can get additional information or ask questions of an advisor. Attendance at an Information Session is highly recommended.

Students who are unsure of basic necessary skills for a particular subject matter (such as math or computer skills) are encouraged to enroll in a refresher course to avoid frustration as they progress in their studies. Students with strong basic knowledge will be able to excel in their learning when advanced topics and subject matter are covered in later courses.

Program declaration

To determine if the courses you intend to take will be applied towards a credential you must declare your program. This ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete the program as it is currently outlined.

Program declaration enables you to declare a program of study and outline the courses you plan to complete to meet the program requirements. Program declaration also provides the opportunity to apply for transfer credit. Upon approval, a confirmation letter will be mailed to you outlining your program of study.

To declare your program, please submit the Part-time Program Declaration form [PDF]. This form is also available at Student Information and Enrolment Services. Please allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.

Books and supplies

Course notes are provided by most instructors; however, some texts or reference materials are required in certain courses.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Program matrix

Check current availability of courses for this program.

Note: Subject to change.

Program length

All courses are either six or twelve weeks in duration. Classes are held weekly from 6:45 p.m to 9:45 p.m at the Burnaby campus. Various courses are offered in all three terms. Particular courses are sometimes offered in successive terms depending on demand. For upcoming offerings, check the most recent BCIT Part-time Studies flyer or our website. Potential students are advised to weigh their professional and personal commitments carefully when planning their academic calendar. This will help them determine how many courses they are able to attend in one term, and the overall time required to complete the program.

Grading

A grade of 50 percent is required to pass all courses. Grades are based on course work, midterm exam(s) and a final exam.

Accreditation

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has implemented a Gold Seal designation for qualified:

• site superintendents
• estimators and
• project managers.

Each applicant must meet a number of requirements, including an educational component with specific topic criteria. These criteria as well as an overview of the Gold Seal program can be viewed at the CCA's Web site.

BCIT provides the educational component of the Gold Seal requirement through the Construction Operations and Construction Supervision program. BCIT does not issue any credentials on behalf of Gold Seal; the Canadian Construction Association administers the Gold Seal program and issues the appropriate credentials.

Continue your education

Students who are interested in entering the Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management should check the entrance requirements for the program. Depending on your background, some of the courses from the Construction Operations and Construction Supervision programs might assist you in meeting the entrance requirements for the degree program. Please note that completion of these two programs alone is not sufficient to be admitted to the degree program.

Graduate employment outcomes

The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2009-2011 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2008-2010 Graduates.
Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.

• Construction Supervision

Apply for graduation

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit to Student Information and Enrolment Services.

Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.

All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.