Course Overview
This course is an introduction to the drafting and renewable energy systems concepts. Half of the course will be interpreting and creating electrical drawings. The drafting tools used will be AutoCad and Visio. The second half of the course will examine power monitoring and protective relaying. A review of work, power, and energy concepts will allow students to convert between units for mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems. To encourage the use of online resources and teamwork a power system monitoring lab is completed. The practical activities done by the student in the course reinforce the theory studied.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$1,156.05 - $1,179.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Interpret Mechanical and Electrical drawing both industrial and for Renewable systems.
- Create drawings using both Auto-Cad and Visio.
- Solve problems involving work, power, and energy including root-mean-square values and duty cycles.
- Troubleshoot electric circuits with due regard to safe practices.
- Convert between units for mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems.
- Perform simple calculations on heat transfer.
- Use a thermal imaging device to perform an electrical thermographic inspection.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Elements of Drafting and Renewable Energy Systems (ACIM 5020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Renewable Energy Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of ACIM 5020 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65367
Dates
Aug 08 - Sep 19 Loading
- CRN 65367
- $1156.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08 - Sep 19 | Sat | 07:30 - 15:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 115 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class September 5, 2026 (Labour day weekend). Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time course cancellation, students will be notified at least five business days prior to the course start date. Please ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. For inquiries, email BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ACIM 5020 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 45865
Dates
Oct 17 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 45865
- $1179.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Nov 21 | Sat | 07:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 115 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time course cancellation, students will be notified at least five business days prior to the course start date. Please ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers if the course becomes full. For any inquiries, please use the Contact Us link on this page.
Confirmation
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.