- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course starts with a broad overview of the different levels of government, their inter-relationships and influence on local city operations. Weekly sessions then provide broad information on roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, water distribution, and solid waste collection, with emphasis on public works operations. The course will conclude with concepts of asset and maintenance management of municipal infrastructure. On completion, students will be eligible to continue with additional courses in wastewater collection, water distribution, stormwater management or roadworks maintenance.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$590.93
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the relationship of Public Works to other levels of government.
- Identify detailed elements of a road classification system and typical maintenance activities.
- Describe general concepts of stormwater management and sanitary waste collection.
- Discuss the general concepts of a water distribution system and typical maintenance activities.
- Discuss the general concepts of solid waste collection and recycling operations.
- Discuss the general concerns for safety and attributes of good public relations.
- Describe the primary objectives of asset management and its relationship to maintenance activities.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Introduction to Public Works Operations (PUBW 1001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Roadworks Maintenance
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of PUBW 1001 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 30864
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 20 Loading
- CRN 30864
- $590.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Oct 20 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3695 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Ken Zeleschuk
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will run for a total of 6 classes. For more info please visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/. *No class on October 13, 2025 (Thanksgiving)*
Status
CRN 48729
Dates
Nov 03 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 48729
- $590.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 - Dec 08 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3695 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Ken Zeleschuk
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will run for a total of 6 classes. For more information, please visit our commons webpage: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.