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Introduction to Public Works Operations PUBW 1001

Public Works Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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

$567.23

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of PUBW 1001 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 68115

Duration

Mon Apr 08 - Mon May 13 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 68115
  • Domestic fees $567.23
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 08 - May 13 Mon 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 1750
Instructor

Ken Zeleschuk

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$567.23

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. 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/
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

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.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Civil Technology
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Civil Technology
    Certificate Part-time
  3. Roadworks Maintenance
    Statement of Completion Part-time

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