Building Manager

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

Get professional training in key areas of building management and leadership including landlord-tenant law, basic building maintenance, fire safety, security, and record keeping.

Tuition: 1555*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 4 0 months

Hours: Part-time

Format: Class-based/Online

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Jan, Apr, Sep

13.6_K

Job openings predicted
(2018-2028)^†

What you will learn

Tenant application and screening processes
B.C. landlord-tenant law and dispute-handling measures
Record keeping, budgets, costing and inventory control
Building maintenance, inspections, and basic appliance repair
Fire safety and security protocols
Scheduling and supervision of a multicultural staff
Cleaning and disinfection procedures of washrooms, windows, and other specialty areas
Types of soils, cleaning chemicals, germicides, and WHMIS regulations

What to expect

Theory and practical problems
Assignments
Tests
Final exam

Admission requirements

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Recommended Characteristics

Good knowledge of English
Ability to speak and write clearly
Good manual dexterity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Motivated
Hard working

Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
REAL 1101	Law and Tenant Relations	1.5
REAL 1102	Building Maintenance and Cost Control	2.5
REAL 1103	Building Cleaning	2.5
REAL 1110	Building Service Management	3
Total Credits		9.5

This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.

* 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 other costs

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	35
Tuition	1555	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	0
College initiative	18
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	63
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	0
U-PASS	0
Graduation	0
Program specific extra fees	0
Total

* 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.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.