📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Advanced Building Systems at Conestoga College

The Advanced Building Systems program is a one-year graduate certificate designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to effectively understand the principles of building services systems in relation to energy, sustainability, construction, commissioning and operation. Students will study the application of heat transfer, economics, energy modeling, project management, applicable codes, standards and controls. The program is experiential in nature with the incorporation of theories, exercises, development of schematics, basic load calculations, case studies, basic financial calculations, applicable software, and practical projects. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101

Building Envelope
ERGY8140

CAD-BIM
ERGY8150

Building Management System
ERGY8160

Energy Reduction and Sustainability
ERGY8170

Energy and Utilities
ERGY8180

Building Heat Transfer
ERGY8190

Level 2
Course details
Contract Administration and Management
ADMN8050

Technical Reports and Grant Applications
COMM8510

Energy Codes and Practices
ERGY8200

Energy Modeling and Auditing Project
ERGY8210

Renewable Energy
ERGY8220

Building Commissioning and Environmental Quality
MGMT8305

Program outcomes
Identify and differentiate between diverse types of building systems being used in the industry. Using drawings and schematics in the class will enable students to review drawings and systems shown and relate to the intent of the design.
Apply building energy analysis and methods to implement sustainable programs to comply with latest standards and building sustainability. The carbon footprint will also be part of the energy analysis.
Provide building review and analysis outlining the systems being used, methods to improve performance and life cycle analysis.
Integrate renewable energy into building systems including solar systems, geothermal, cistern for harvesting rainwater, building automation and other applicable programs.
Apply methods to improve indoor air quality including implementation of modern technology similar to ultraviolet and magnetic field to deal with airborne bacteria and viruses.
Review and recommend methods to perform building energy analysis and simulation using market available software and government sponsored programs.
Perform root cause analysis to identify building systems issues and make recommendations to resolve and upgrade the systems. This will include applying technical skills, calculations and building systems principles.
Differentiate between commissioning and systems balancing. Methods of performing energy modeling, analysis, and review of available grants.
Understand the role of building management systems in controlling sequence of operation, building system automation, maintenance assistance, optimization of system operation and energy reduction strategies.
Apply the knowledge base in a practical project and demonstrate how the various building systems and energy optimization can be applied supported by financial analysis.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,980 USD per year

8,980 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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