Overview
Upon completion of the first two terms of the Diploma in Residential Interiors, students who choose to complete the practicum and exit with an Associate Certificate in Kitchen and Bath Design will have acquired the necessary competencies in kitchen and bath design, based on the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) curriculum requirements, and will have the necessary educational requirements to write the NKBA’s AKBD exam to become an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer.
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Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements
- Post-secondary education: Certificate in Interior Design Fundamentals with:
- 70% in COMM 1120
- 65% in all INTD courses
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Complete the following steps before declaring your program:
- Create your BCIT ID. If you already have a BCIT ID, ensure that your personal profile is complete and current.
- Submit your completed International Flexible Application [PDF] along with proof of your current level of English to international_flex@bcit.ca.
- If you are in Canada, submit a photo or scan of your current status in Canada document to statusdoc@bcit.ca from your myBCIT email account.
BCIT International Student Centre will review your application and contact you with next steps.
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Part-time Studies intakes: January, April and September
Fast Track option starts in January of each year
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Students may request to have prior work experience or previously taken courses assessed for course exemption. Contact the Interior_Design@bcit.ca for further details on Prior Learning Assessment Recognition.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees pages for more information:
Books & supplies
Students are required to bring their own laptops to class.
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Courses
Class hours
Evenings and Weekends
Program matrix
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1. Required Courses: | Credits | ||
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INTR 3000 | Residential Studio - Bath and Private Spaces | 3.0 | |
INTR 3020 | Residential Materials and Environmental Factors | 3.0 | |
INTR 3030 | Residential Construction and Building Systems | 3.0 | |
INTR 3040 | Residential Building Codes & Accessibility | 3.0 | |
INTR 3100 | Residential Studio - Kitchens | 3.0 | |
INTR 3150 | Residential Millwork and Cabinetry | 3.0 | |
INTR 3160 | Advanced Residential Lighting | 3.0 | |
INTR 3260 | Revit for Residential Interiors | 3.0 | |
General Education Electives (3.0 credits): Complete 3.0 credits of General Education Electives** |
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2. Summer Term Practicum: | Credits | ||
INTR 4130 | Practicum | 6.5 | |
**General Education Electives (GEE) | Credits | ||
Students who have completed GEEs at the post secondary level within the past seven (7) years may be able to transfer in credits. For more information, contact Program Advising. This GEE must be related to interior design practice – examples of suitable courses offered at BCIT are: | |||
ENGL 1177 | Academic Writing | 3.0 | |
HSSC 1100 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences | 3.0 | |
HSSC 1201 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7001 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7002 | Applied Ethics | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7005 | Technology, Invention and Power | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7006 | Philosophy of Science: Understanding Scientific Reasoning | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7007 | Technology and Society | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7008 | Logic and Practical Reasoning | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7014 | Film and Theatre: An Active Audience | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7015 | World Mythologies: Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7018 | Business Ethics | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7021 | Health Ethics | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7023 | Sustainable Business Ethics | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 33.5 |
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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.
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Program Details
Program length
Students who take the Fast-track schedule can complete the program in 9 months (3 terms).
Grading
65% in all courses to continue
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
The credential is offered through flexible learning (part-time studies), allowing students flexibility in the number of courses they take in any given term.
A fast-track schedule has been set up for those students who want to complete the Associate Certificate in 9 months or the Diploma in 15 months (this fast-track program is only offered for students starting the program in January).
Students are responsible for checking the prerequisites for each course before registering. To maximize the program’s flexibility, courses are offered during the day, evenings and on weekends, in the fall, winter and spring/summer terms.
If you do not wish to follow the "Fast-Track" layout below and need help with a modified schedule, please contact the Program Assistant.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
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Graduating & Jobs
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
Students wanting to complete both the Associate Certificate and Diploma should declare both programs. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, an application for BCIT Credential must be submitted.
Note: The Associate Certificate credential will only be granted if the application for BCIT Credential is completed prior to or in conjunction with the Diploma application for BCIT Credential. BCIT will not grant the diploma level credential and then retroactively grant the Associate Certificate.
Professional associations
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
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Contact Us
Program Assistant
Tel: 604-456-8150
Email: Interior_Design@bcit.ca
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