Fundamentals in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering

Application processing

Please refer to the Certificate in Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering for application processing dates.

Recommended for success

To be successful in this program, students are recommended to possess the following:

• English language proficiency: Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent
• High school completion (or equivalent)
• Good computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills and/or the desire to develop good communication skills
• An interest in exploring careers in the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, or engineering
• Access to a personal computer at home

International applicants

This program is not available to international students. View available programs.

Apply to program

There is no requirement to apply to this microcredential. If you are interested, you may apply for the Certificate in Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. The first three courses of that program comprise this microcredential. Please contact Ann Martineau for more information.

Scheduled Intakes

July each year.

Tuition fees

Note: The tuition for the scheduled intake of this program is fully sponsored through a partnership with Local Practice Architecture + Design, with funding provided through the BC Workplace Innovation Fund (WIF) within the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.

Books & supplies

All required books and supplies will be provided.

Class hours

Classes will take place on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm for the duration of the program.

Program matrix

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Transfer credit

Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.

Program delivery

In person: This program is delivered on campus.

Program location

Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC

Okanagan College Kelowna Campus
1000 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC

Continue your education

The three courses in this program comprise the first segment of the Certificate in Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. Please contact Ann Martineau for more information.