Our Structural and Building Technology Diploma program focuses on the design and analysis of wood, steel, and reinforced concrete structures. Students will acquire skills in structural design, analysis, and detailing through lectures, hands-on activities, and site visits in the field. Instruction in contemporary building construction practices, design standards, and computer-aided design and modeling software will ensure that students have the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for them to enter the industry as skilled professionals immediately after graduation.
Diploma
35 Weeks with Practicum or 31 Weeks w/o Practicum
4-week Practicum
This program focuses on practical hands-on design and analysis of wood, steel and reinforced concrete structures. All aspects of design, analysis and detailing are taught in lecture format. Instruction in current building construction practices, design standards and current computer aided design / modeling technologies will ensure students have the knowledge, skills and competency to enter this labour force immediately upon graduation.
This program is fully instructor-led, allowing students to gain knowledge quickly through architectural and structural design concepts to building construction. The curriculum includes lectures facilitated by specialized industry experts. The program also includes work experience (practicum) at various architecture, or engineering firms. Brighton College Structural and Building Technology with Practicum diploma will be granted upon successful completion of all courses.
Upon completion of the diploma in construction technology program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
This course provides students with the fundamentals of computer operation, file management, and basic mathematics. Major topics include keyboarding skills, Microsoft Word document formatting, Excel spreadsheet creation, linear algebra, quadratic equations, trigonometry, and geometry.
Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.
This course provides student with the fundamental skills of computer aided design and drafting using AutoCAD. Students learn the most up-to-date AutoCAD techniques that are being used in engineering and building-design professions. Utilizing high-end computer tools, students learn how to create drawings in 2-dimensional environments and basic 3-dimensional models.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
This course provides students with instruction in advanced level AutoCAD commands and drawing management techniques. Students will learn project-orientated drafting and design skills, with an emphasis being placed on scaled 2-Dimensional project drawing in model and paper space layout settings. Students will also learn how to use advanced 3-Dimensional tools to create surface models and composite solid models.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.
This course provides students with the knowledge to use the British Columbia Building Code as well as city zoning bylaws. Major topics include building zoning, residential wood framed building construction standards, design specifications, fire protection, basic structural standards, span table applications and other professional practices which may affect the design and construction of a building. Students will also use AutoCAD to create site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.
This course provides students with a foundation in parametric Building Information Modeling (BIM). Students will use Revit Architecture for parametric building design and project documentation. Students begin the course by learning the fundamental features of Revit and progress through design modeling to drawing production. Major topics include the modeling of commercial and residential building, basic structures, and wall type selection, building interior design, family customization, site creation, roof design, schedules, 3D walkthrough, rendering and sheet production.
Duration: 80 hours, 4 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to estimate and control construction material quantities and cost for building structures and basic civil engineering infrastructures. Topics include residential, commercial and civil infrastructure estimating methods, quantity takeoff techniques, and cost calculation procedures of construction components. An overview of the contract terms and relationships between the contractual parties will also be discussed in this course.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
This course provides students with the knowledge to estimate and control construction activities for major wood, steel, and reinforced concrete building structures. Topics include residential, commercial, and industrial building quantity estimating methods, computerized takeoff techniques, and the calculation of construction costs. An overview of contractual obligations, contract specifications, and tender document interpretation will also be covered.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, CCT100.
This course provides students with the knowledge in inspection techniques as well as project management skills for building. Major topics include building construction planning, inspection considerations, Gantt charts, CPM methods and scheduling software that apply to building construction management. Overview of the inspection techniques under the guidelines of the Canadian Association of Home Properties Inspectors are also discussed in this course.
Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, CCT100.
This course covers the principles of plumbing piping design with an emphasis on the application of piping components, material selection and pipe sizing which applies to water, storm and sanitary plumbing piping systems. Students will learn to calculate hydraulic loads for plumbing fixtures and create piping design drawings for residential and commercial buildings. Students will also learn to apply British Columbia Plumbing Code in the design of plumbing piping systems.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
This course provides students the skills to design and detail steel structures. Students learn to use structural design concepts for structural steel, structural design tables, handbooks, manuals and estimating techniques for sizing of structural members. Students also learn to use AutoCAD for structural steel detailing.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
This course provides students with the knowledge to understand practical design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures in Canada. Main topics include practical design and detailing of key elements for reinforced concrete components. Students also learn to use AutoCAD for reinforced concrete detailing as well as Revit to create simple 3-dimensional building structures.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
This course introduces the functions of road pavement and bridge structures. Students are provided with the knowledge to analyze loading conditions and the design of various types of road structures in accordance with Canadian and ministry design standards. Main topics included flexible pavement, rigid pavement structures, and concepts of equivalent single axle loads, construction material selection, environmental effects, potential distresses and rehabilitation methods.
Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
This course provides students the knowledge to understand the properties, practical design and detailing of wood structures in Canada. Major topics include properties of wood, strength of timber, engineering statics, loading conditions, material selection, structural span applications, wood connections, and design and detailing of wood structural members. Introduction to earthquake resistant design consideration is also discussed.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
This course helps students to prepare a working portfolio, which will assist them in presenting themselves during interviews or seminars. Students will produce a portfolio in the areas of engineering and architectural 2D drawings and 3D models. Students also will learn interview skills and how to prepare their resume and cover letter.
Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.
Technical communication skills are required in service, business, and technical working environments. This course focuses on verbal, writing, and presentation skills within the scope of architecture and engineering. Students will learn how to produce technical report documents and present their project drawings effectively.
Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.
The student will have the opportunity to integrate theory and skills learnt during the program with practical situation from the real world of business. The purpose is to obtain relevant field experience prior to graduation and identify strengths prior to embarking on a new, exciting career.
Duration: 150 hours, 4 weeks.
*Mature Student is defined as an individual who is 19 years of age or older at the start of the program.
*Under no circumstances can these Admission Requirements be waived.
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