Course details
Familiarizes the technical writer with formats and conventions of documents used in the construction industry. Also includes a review of basic English grammar and sentence structure as well as an introduction to public speaking. Emphasis is placed on writing with clarity, directness, and brevity. 3.0 credits 12 weeks.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$519.05 - $557.80 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below are three offerings of BLDT 1051 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 44164
Duration
Wed Jan 04 - Wed Mar 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44164
- $557.80
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 22 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$557.80
Important information
-
Please be advised this is not an ESL course – minimum Grade 10 Canadian Level English is required. Please view COMM courses for ESL.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 72955
Duration
Thu Jan 05 - Thu Mar 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 72955
- $519.05
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Frances Kirson
Course outline
Cost
$519.05
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
this is online course Please be advised this is not an ESL course – min Grade 10 Canadian Level English is required. Please view COMM courses for ESL.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 74140
Duration
Sat Jan 07 - Sat Mar 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 74140
- $557.80
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 320 |
Instructor
Laura Browne
Course outline
Cost
$557.80
Important information
-
Please be advised this is not an ESL course – min Grade 10 Canadian Level English is required. Please view COMM courses for ESL.
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, the student will be able to:
- Create documents that follow the conventions of correct grammar, spelling, mechanics and punctuation.
- Generate, draft, and revise a memorandum, short business letter, and facsimile following correct business conventions with respect to format, structure, style and content.
- Make notes at job-site or office meetings, and then draft and revise an accurate record of such meetings following correct business conventions with respect to format, structure, style and content.
- Prepare an agenda for a job-site or office meeting following correct business conventions with respect to format, structure, style, and content.
- Communicate verbally with increased clarity and confidence.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Technical Writing and Communications (BLDT 1051) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Operations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Public Works Supervision
Associate Certificate Part-time
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