Trades Innovation
Bachelor of Technology in Trades Innovation (First Intake date still to be determined)
Location
The program will be offered on Kwantlen’s Cloverdale Campus.
Program start date
The first intake will be in September 2012.
Anticipated completion time in years or semesters
Students engaged in full-time study will be able to complete the Bachelor of Technology in Trades Innovation over four semesters. Entrance requirements into third year include 60 undergraduate credits or equivalent.
Summary of the program
This degree provides the pathway for individuals to ladder into the third year of the degree with a Trades Qualification recognized by the Industry Training Authority of BC (ITABC), and/or a Red Seal with Human Resources Service Development Canada (HRSDC).
This degree will also accept students into the third year of the degree with post-secondary credits awarded in approved trades and/or technology courses. Approved courses will be identified as having substantial trade and/or technology focus to provide a foundation that will support the proposed community/industry based projects in the fourth year.
Learning outcomes were identified in consultation with trades/technology faculty and a large Program Advisory Committee (BTech PAC) with members from industry, regulating bodies, secondary and post-secondary education, and trades and technology students. The curriculum will be derived from these learning outcomes and will be conducive to the capstone project in the fourth year. Students will partner with a community or industry group to develop solutions to an identified need. The learning outcomes encompass a broad range of skills and knowledge required to complete the capstone project, such as:
· implement information technology to improve productivity
· follow regulatory and legal requirements and policies for health and safety
· conduct cost-benefit analysis of sustainable practices
· apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to make decisions
· determine the most expedient design given parameters and constraints set by budget, time, standards and codes
· document research in a format that will enable repeatable results
There is no work experience/practicum required. Students who enter this program will benefit from the experience and knowledge they will gain from the community service project (Capstone Project) in the fourth year of the degree.
Potential areas of employment for graduates include trades and technology careers in:
· Positions of management in trades and technology industries
· Planning and Design (engineering, industrial, architectural)
· Resource management
· Infrastructure
· Manufacturing / Fabrication / Construction
· Project management
· Product development
· Research and development of new techniques and procedures for construction and fabrication
· Sustainable building practices and renewable energy sources
A detailed program listing including prerequisites, course listings, and other information is coming soon. Please check back regularly.
To learn more contact:
Cathy (Cate) Anderson, Administrative Assistant, Phone: 604.598.6103, Email: Cathy.Anderson@kwantlen.ca
