- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 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
$579.18
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
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of PUBW 1001 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 89887
Dates
Feb 24 - Mar 31 In Progress
- CRN 89887
- $579.18 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 - Mar 31 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3695 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Ken Zeleschuk
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Instructional sessions are delivered by industry subject matter expert instructors. For more information, please visit our commons webpage: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of PUBW 1001 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68115
Dates
Apr 07 - May 26 Seats Available
- CRN 68115
- $579.18 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - May 26 | 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will run for 6 classes in total. Instructional sessions are delivered by industry subject matter expert instructors. For more info visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/ *No class on April 21, 2025 (Easter Monday)* *No class on May 19, 2025 (Victoria Day)*
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.