Associate Certificate - Mechanical Systems (Flexible Credential) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
About this Program
Level: Associate Certificate - Mechanical Systems (Flexible Credential)
Discpline: Mechanical Engineering
Length: 2 semesters
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Program Description
The Mechanical Systems associate certificate offers a selection of courses related to the design of heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) systems for buildings. Learn to calculate HVAC loads for various types of buildings using industry standard methods and computer-aided techniques. Alternative energy sources and strategies emphasized. Delivery: in person and online options. The associate certificate in mechanical systems consists of six required courses and two elective courses. Four of the required courses provide an introduction to mechanical systems for buildings, methods for calculating heating and cooling loads in buildings as well as the design of heating and air conditioning systems. A fifth course examines renewable energy alternatives. The sixth required course is a project course. The two electives provide an opportunity to obtain greater depth in topic areas such as heating systems and air conditioning or to broaden one’s skills in a related topic.
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Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.