Course Overview
This course is intended for planning, design and construction professionals such as biologists, landscape architects, engineers, geoscientists, planners, contractors and others with expertise and experience in the application of Green Shores principles, who are interested in proving their proficiency. Those who are successful and pass this portfolio-based course will be listed on the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia (SCBC) website as passing BCIT’s Green Shores Level 3 and meeting SCBC’s requirements to be acknowledged as a Green Shores professional. This course will not gauge your experience and proficiency in your chosen profession. Rather, it will gauge your ability to apply the Green Shores credit and rating systems within the context of your profession. This course will lead you through the creation of your Green Shores Professional Proficiency portfolio. You will be asked to create three elements a portfolio that shows your familiarity and skill with the Green Shore Credit and Rating System. You will also need to pass an exam. Once you have successfully completed this portfolio and the exam you will be eligible to be listed with the Stewardship Centre for BC as an SCBC Green Shores Recognized Professional.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$1,072.34
International fees are typically 3.25 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:
- Analyze and demonstrate areas of strengths in the Green Shores field.
- Evaluate the feedback from their advisor and apply that to their final submission.
- Create a portfolio that demonstrates their expertise and qualifications.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2020
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of RENR 1740 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67696
Dates
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- CRN 67696
- $1072.34 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 8 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students are required to complete and submit the application form located at www.bcit.ca/files/construction/pdf/green-shores-level3-application.pdf to Andrea_Dusanj@bcit.ca. You will have 8 weeks to complete this course from the day that you register. Extensions will not be given. You will need to complete and submit a waiver to Consent to Release Personal Information to Third Party to allow BCIT to communicate with the Stewardship Centre for BC regarding your completion of the course. This form will be found inside of the Learning Hub class environment.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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