Building Manager (Short Certificate)
Overview
| Tuition | N/A |
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| Credential | Short Certificate |
| Length | 1-3 years |
| Hours | N/A |
| Delivery | N/A |
| Campus | Downtown |
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What to expect
What you will learn
- 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
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
Students may complete the program in 1 to 2 years (maximum) on a part-time basis. After completing the Building Manager Short Certificate program, students may continue on to complete the Building Manager Certificate program. Students can receive both the Building Manager Certificate and the Building Manager Short Certificate.
Admission Requirement
Program-specific
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 academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
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
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BLDG 1203 | Building Service Management | 2 |
| BLDG 1202 | Interpersonal Communication for Building Managers | 2 |
| BLDG 1204 | Building Maintenance | 2 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BLDG 1201 | Contract Law in the Built Environment | 2 |
| BLDG 1206 | Introduction to Building Operations and Risk Management | 2 |
Total Credits: 8
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
* 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. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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How to Apply
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You will be directed to EducationPlannerBC.
Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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