Overview
Develop skills in key areas of building management including tenant-relations, basic building maintenance, risk protocols, and cleaning management.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Handle tenant application, screening processes, inspections, and conflicts
- Explain basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under BC law and dispute-handling measures
- Perform rudimentary building maintenance and building inspections
- Describe building fire safety, and risk management protocols
- Consider the ethical, cultural, and privacy related aspects of communication in the built environment
- Manage building cleaning and disinfection processes
- Use asset registries for a variety of building types
What to expect
Classes may be offered in-person/on-campus, fully online, or through a blended /hybrid delivery format, by instructors who have experience in the building industry and/or are working in a field related to the course content.
Instruction will emphasize practical skill and knowledge development through interactive and collaborative learning activities.
Admission requirements
No program admission requirements.
Two courses - BLDG 1201 Contract Law in the Built Environment and BLDG 1202 Interpersonal Communication for Building Managers - have a minimum pre-requisite of 'English 10 or equivalent'.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
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Interest in working in the built environment
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Working proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension)
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Ability to work with confidence independently and as part of a team
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Ability to practice cultural sensitivity and professional judgement
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Willingness to share experiences and reflect as part of the learning process
Fees and other costs
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,711 | |
| College initiative | $18 | |
| Campus resource | $55 | |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $2,829 |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.