Structural Steel Management and Detailing (Optional Co-op)
- Credential:
- Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Engineering & Information Technology
- Program Code:
- 1477G
- Accelerated Delivery:
- No
- Campus:
- CA
- Academic Year:
- 2019 / 2020
About the Program
This dynamic two-year graduate certificate is designed to give students specialized and thorough training in the detailing, supply, fabrication and installation of steel structures including the management and coordination of projects. The training is directly related to industry standards and working practices within North America and will enable students to develop detailed drawing, analytical and communication skills for the structural steel industry. Students will learn CAD skills, building information modelling (BIM), building code requirements, specifications and estimating to assist them with challenging projects. Faculty are highly qualified specialists with current and relevant field experience. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term which replaces the Career Management course.This program is available to be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Courses will be scheduled in the afternoon and early evening to facilitate students who wish to take the program on a part-time basis while currently employed. Courses may also be scheduled to be delivered on Saturdays. Admission is available in January only. Bridging opportunities are available for trades.
For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator at ssmd@conestogac.on.ca.
Program Information
Length: Two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program (also available part-time)Delivery Sequence: Cambridge - January/2020 - Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter
Location: Cambridge (Fountain Street)
Start: January
First-Year Capacity: 25
Admission Requirements
- Minimum of a two-year diploma, advanced diploma or three-year degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, technology, or architecture
OR - A three- or four-year degree in another discipline with one or more courses in mathematics
Note re: Admission Requirements
- Applicants with documents (transcripts) from an educational institution from a country other than Canada must have their documents evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services. Applicants to this program require a Comprehensive or Course-by-Course Report. Please see How to Apply for more information.
- Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
- We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for admission to the graduate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS
Applying to the Co-op Stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Every student who meets academic eligibility requirements may not be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall SWA of 3.5 (75% session weighted average) in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
Co-op Information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages for more details.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
Admission Procedures
- Submit proof of admission requirements.
- Final selection is made following an assessment and ranking of the admission requirements.
Program Requirements
- Academic eligibility for a co-op work term is based on the term that occurs two terms prior to any work term. Should a student's academic performance decline considerably (including cumulative missed courses) during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term.
- Students may only fail/defer one work term regardless of the reason(s).
- Students who do not successfully complete their deferred work term will be removed from the co-op stream.
- Since only one work term may be failed/deferred regardless of the reason(s), should a subsequent work term be missed/failed/unsecured (not successfully completed for any reason) the student will be immediately removed from the co-op stream.
- Students who are discontinued are not eligible for co-op work terms.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2018-2019 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.
Non Co-op Program Fees
Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for Structural Steel Management and Detailing - Program # 1477g
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $0.00 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $0.00 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $0.00 | $4377.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $323.00 | $5077.57 |
| Year Total | $5400.57 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $181.17 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $4377.00 | $4377.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $5302.83 | $5077.57 |
| Year Total | $10380.40 |
International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for
Structural Steel Management and Detailing - Program # 1477g
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $0.00 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $0.00 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $0.00 | $375.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $808.00 | $7075.57 |
| Year Total | $7883.57 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $181.17 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $324.95 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7625.78 | $7075.57 |
| Year Total | $14701.35 |
Co-op Program Fees
Optional Co-op Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for Structural Steel Management and Detailing - Program # 1477C
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $0.00 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $0.00 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $0.00 | $4377.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $323.00 | $5077.57 |
| Year Total | $5400.57 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $181.17 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $4377.00 | $4377.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $5302.83 | $5077.57 |
| Year Total | $10380.40 |
Optional Co-op International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for
Structural Steel Management and Detailing - Program # 1477C
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $0.00 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $0.00 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $0.00 | $375.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $808.00 | $7075.57 |
| Year Total | $7883.57 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $181.17 | $181.17 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $324.95 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7625.78 | $7075.57 |
| Year Total | $14701.35 |
Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.For more information, please visit Financial Services/Awards.
Graduate Opportunities
Upon graduation, students may find jobs in the structural steel and steel fabrication industries as steel detailers, coordinators and project managers. Graduates of the program will be well sought after by the Steel Plus Network Inc., a North American network of steel fabricators and the members of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC).For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Pathways & Credit Transfer
Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions.Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement for current courses. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. Successful completion of the assessment results in an official course credit that will be recorded on the student's Conestoga transcript. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.Learn more about PLAR.
Program Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| ARCH8010 | Sketching and Graphics
Description: This course, by means of hand sketching, will offer graphic communications practice while providing concepts centered on two and three dimensional objects. It also involves studying the sub components of those objects including visible and hidden lines, points, surfaces or planes. Concepts of primary and auxiliary views, scale, measurement and dimension will complete the curriculum. Objects of study will include elements of structural steel assemblies, details and connection between members. |
| ARCH8040 | Shop Drawing Fundamentals
Description: This course will introduce all forms of communication available for use in translating and communicating the concepts presented in the ‘issued for construction' documents to those whom purchase, fabricate and erect the structural steel on site. Included will be an introduction to the format of and the information to be provided on part drawings, member drawings, assembly drawings and installation drawings along with associated digital files necessary to for controlling automated machinery and for populating management software |
| CIVL8000 | Steel Structures
Description: This course explores framing concepts, how load is generated and transferred through the structure, size selection and design of structural steel. Students learn the principles of economical framing and preparation of design drawings. Students will calculate the structural capacities of steel components. |
| COMM8170 | Business Communication and Technical Writing
Description: Students will learn essential communications skills required for procuring and excelling in managerial positions within the trades and construction industry. Emphasis will be on clear, precise, and succinct written and oral communication directly related to common communication tasks associated within trades' management. The skills learned will improve the students' confidence and their ability to achieve employment as a member of a construction management team. Students will learn enhanced oral and writing skills aimed at helping them build solid relationships with clients, co-workers, and superiors. |
| CONS8160 | Building Construction
Description: In this course typical construction techniques for commercial, institutional and industrial projects will be explored including the associated relationship of structural steel to other component systems including building foundations and envelope, services such as plumbing, heating, ventilation, material handling and fire protection will be explored. Additional topics will include structural systems commonly used, corrosion protection and architecturally exposed steel common to the construction industry. Contract documents including specifications and design drawings will be introduced. |
| MATH8020 | Applied Mathematics and Mechanics
Description: This course applies the mathematics of trigonometry and vectors to the analysis of statically determinant building structures. Students utilize Newtonian physics and the mechanics of rigid bodies to develop the concepts of static equilibrium and the free body diagram. These are used to analyze two dimensional structural building elements and their connections. The structural elements are idealized as simple beams, frames, cantilevered beams and trusses carrying point, uniformly distributed and linearly varying loads. |
| Level 2 | |
| ARCH8000 | Computer Aided Design
Description: This course introduces the student to CAD software and its use in the production of drawings for structural steel fabrication and construction. The course includes the preparation, organization and management of drawing files as well as the commands and techniques necessary to prepare drawings efficiently and accurately. These skills will be applied in subsequent areas of study and future CAD/BIM courses. |
| ARCH8020 | BIM (Building Information Management)
Description: This course will compare and contrast techniques and concepts employed in the structural steel industry and by Building Information Management proponents. Software of both disciplines will be explored to understand the common functions and to enable transfer of information between platforms. Modeling techniques will form the basis for developing the individual's capability of managing model data in both platforms. |
| ARCH8030 | Detailing I
Description: This course content will advance knowledge and practice in the use of computer software and associated tools and resources used by the steel industry. Students will learn concepts of constructability in the process of modelling and detailing structural steel for projects destined for commercial, institutional and industrial customers. |
| CIVL8010 | Connection Design and Applications
Description: This course explores standard connections as represented in the CISC Handbook used by the industry for beam to girder, girder and or beam to column and bracing connections utilizing bolts, welds and the combination of bolts and welds. Instruction will be given in the CISC Handbook to choose appropriate connections for the given shear, moment and pass though loads. The principal characteristics of bearing, moment and slip-resistant connections will be part of the course work. |
| CONS8170 | Estimating
Description: This course introduces the student to understanding the cost estimating process for building construction. Understanding the scope of an entire construction project and specifically the scope of structural steel and miscellaneous metals. The students are introduced to the estimating profession, gain appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of a steel estimator, coordinators, fabricators and site personnel. Estimating fundamentals and skills are gained through review of many aspects of structural steel buildings & miscellaneous steel projects. |
| CONS8180 | Construction Documents (Contracts, Specifications and Issued for Construction Drawings)
Description: This is an introduction to several standard Canadian contract documents & procedures. Students will development the student's understanding of contracts and supporting associated documents and legal hierarchy associated with the construction documents. A detailed review of written specifications such as the General Conditions, Structural Steel, Miscellaneous Metals and other associated section is included. Students will learn the scope of steel & steel related construction to an overall building project. Including, what is critical to the successful completion of the supply, detailing, fabrication and installation of structural steel be identified and studied to allow for rapid recognition. |
| Level 3 | |
| GCM8000 | Career Management in Canada
Description: In this course, students build the theoretical knowledge to manage their careers in a series of fifteen workshops and then apply this theory by developing networks of industry professionals; enhance their technical and transferrable skills through weekly skill enhancement exercise; enhance networks by engaging with industry professionals; and gain related professional experience in their field through short-term projects. Students learn to establish career goals and objectives, build associated career management tools, and deploy modern job search technologies; and learn workplace survival skills to transition to employment effectively. |
| Level 4 | |
| ARCH8050 | Advanced Shop Drawings
Description: This course will concentrate on complex structures and provide the opportunity to interpret and communicate via drawings and digital files. Survey and measurement techniques for managing critical details and dimensions for both shop and field assemblies with be explored |
| ARCH8060 | Detailing II
Description: This program will expand the individual's knowledge and efficiency in the use of computer software and associated tools and resources used by the steel industry to model and detail structural steel. It will further explore the transfer of data into and out of the applicable software as a means to support efficient management and delivery of structural steel projects. |
| ARCH8070 | Capstone Team Project (SSMD)
Description: This team project will provide first hand opportunity for participants to experience the role of team lead, modelling, shop drawing production and checker plays in normal delivery of a project. Simulation interactions with personnel associated with all aspects of project delivery including estimator, purchaser, shop and field foremen and the project manager will be part of the project. |
| CONS8190 | Contracts and Standard Code of Practice
Description: This course introduces the concepts and responsibilities of the company (employer) and those professionals associated with the project including a detailed analysis of the professional liability and corporate lability and associated safe guards and will include a detailed study of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Code of Standard Practice. |
| CONS8200 | MRP Principles and Processes
Description: Students will be introduced to concepts in material resource planning (MPR) and their application in the structural steel fabrication management process including estimating, purchasing, document control, inventory, accounting, traceability and project sequencing. MPR software commonly used by steel fabricators will be explored as a preparation for use in conjunction with the capstone team project. |
| MGMT8510 | Project Management
Description: Structural steel detailing and fabrication projects are typically complex, are comprised of many tasks/components and involve a cross-section of different functional teams and stakeholders. In industry, one of the biggest challenges is to ensure that the project is on time and within the original project parameters. To ensure success, managers must be able to organize, lead and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the structure, functions and operations of projects specific to the structural steel fabrication industry. A significant emphasis will be on problem solving and teamwork skills while also providing practical training on the software tools and project planning processes/techniques. Key topics include goal setting, identifying dependency relationships, outlining resources required, concurrent activity management, decision theory, monitoring and controlling of progress to result in the successful completion of projects. Overall, this course helps prepare students how best to work as a productive member of a team |
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| ARCH8010 | Sketching and Graphics
Description: This course, by means of hand sketching, will offer graphic communications practice while providing concepts centered on two and three dimensional objects. It also involves studying the sub components of those objects including visible and hidden lines, points, surfaces or planes. Concepts of primary and auxiliary views, scale, measurement and dimension will complete the curriculum. Objects of study will include elements of structural steel assemblies, details and connection between members. |
| ARCH8040 | Shop Drawing Fundamentals
Description: This course will introduce all forms of communication available for use in translating and communicating the concepts presented in the ‘issued for construction' documents to those whom purchase, fabricate and erect the structural steel on site. Included will be an introduction to the format of and the information to be provided on part drawings, member drawings, assembly drawings and installation drawings along with associated digital files necessary to for controlling automated machinery and for populating management software |
| CIVL8000 | Steel Structures
Description: This course explores framing concepts, how load is generated and transferred through the structure, size selection and design of structural steel. Students learn the principles of economical framing and preparation of design drawings. Students will calculate the structural capacities of steel components. |
| COMM8170 | Business Communication and Technical Writing
Description: Students will learn essential communications skills required for procuring and excelling in managerial positions within the trades and construction industry. Emphasis will be on clear, precise, and succinct written and oral communication directly related to common communication tasks associated within trades' management. The skills learned will improve the students' confidence and their ability to achieve employment as a member of a construction management team. Students will learn enhanced oral and writing skills aimed at helping them build solid relationships with clients, co-workers, and superiors. |
| CONS8160 | Building Construction
Description: In this course typical construction techniques for commercial, institutional and industrial projects will be explored including the associated relationship of structural steel to other component systems including building foundations and envelope, services such as plumbing, heating, ventilation, material handling and fire protection will be explored. Additional topics will include structural systems commonly used, corrosion protection and architecturally exposed steel common to the construction industry. Contract documents including specifications and design drawings will be introduced. |
| MATH8020 | Applied Mathematics and Mechanics
Description: This course applies the mathematics of trigonometry and vectors to the analysis of statically determinant building structures. Students utilize Newtonian physics and the mechanics of rigid bodies to develop the concepts of static equilibrium and the free body diagram. These are used to analyze two dimensional structural building elements and their connections. The structural elements are idealized as simple beams, frames, cantilevered beams and trusses carrying point, uniformly distributed and linearly varying loads. |
| Level 2 | |
| ARCH8000 | Computer Aided Design
Description: This course introduces the student to CAD software and its use in the production of drawings for structural steel fabrication and construction. The course includes the preparation, organization and management of drawing files as well as the commands and techniques necessary to prepare drawings efficiently and accurately. These skills will be applied in subsequent areas of study and future CAD/BIM courses. |
| ARCH8020 | BIM (Building Information Management)
Description: This course will compare and contrast techniques and concepts employed in the structural steel industry and by Building Information Management proponents. Software of both disciplines will be explored to understand the common functions and to enable transfer of information between platforms. Modeling techniques will form the basis for developing the individual's capability of managing model data in both platforms. |
| ARCH8030 | Detailing I
Description: This course content will advance knowledge and practice in the use of computer software and associated tools and resources used by the steel industry. Students will learn concepts of constructability in the process of modelling and detailing structural steel for projects destined for commercial, institutional and industrial customers. |
| CEPR8200 | Co-op and Career Preparation
Description: This series of modules will prepare graduate certificate students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will familiarize themselves with the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace regarding social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for co-op eligibility. |
| CIVL8010 | Connection Design and Applications
Description: This course explores standard connections as represented in the CISC Handbook used by the industry for beam to girder, girder and or beam to column and bracing connections utilizing bolts, welds and the combination of bolts and welds. Instruction will be given in the CISC Handbook to choose appropriate connections for the given shear, moment and pass though loads. The principal characteristics of bearing, moment and slip-resistant connections will be part of the course work. |
| CONS8170 | Estimating
Description: This course introduces the student to understanding the cost estimating process for building construction. Understanding the scope of an entire construction project and specifically the scope of structural steel and miscellaneous metals. The students are introduced to the estimating profession, gain appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of a steel estimator, coordinators, fabricators and site personnel. Estimating fundamentals and skills are gained through review of many aspects of structural steel buildings & miscellaneous steel projects. |
| CONS8180 | Construction Documents (Contracts, Specifications and Issued for Construction Drawings)
Description: This is an introduction to several standard Canadian contract documents & procedures. Students will development the student's understanding of contracts and supporting associated documents and legal hierarchy associated with the construction documents. A detailed review of written specifications such as the General Conditions, Structural Steel, Miscellaneous Metals and other associated section is included. Students will learn the scope of steel & steel related construction to an overall building project. Including, what is critical to the successful completion of the supply, detailing, fabrication and installation of structural steel be identified and studied to allow for rapid recognition. |
| Level 3 | |
| COOP8130 | Co-op Work Term (Structural Steel Management and Detail)
Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Through this course, students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic knowledge to develop specialized vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students' awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, improve their competencies in problem-solving and decision-making, further their application of professional judgement, hone their leadership skills (independently or as part of team), and enhance their capacity to critically analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace. |
| Level 4 | |
| ARCH8050 | Advanced Shop Drawings
Description: This course will concentrate on complex structures and provide the opportunity to interpret and communicate via drawings and digital files. Survey and measurement techniques for managing critical details and dimensions for both shop and field assemblies with be explored |
| ARCH8060 | Detailing II
Description: This program will expand the individual's knowledge and efficiency in the use of computer software and associated tools and resources used by the steel industry to model and detail structural steel. It will further explore the transfer of data into and out of the applicable software as a means to support efficient management and delivery of structural steel projects. |
| ARCH8070 | Capstone Team Project (SSMD)
Description: This team project will provide first hand opportunity for participants to experience the role of team lead, modelling, shop drawing production and checker plays in normal delivery of a project. Simulation interactions with personnel associated with all aspects of project delivery including estimator, purchaser, shop and field foremen and the project manager will be part of the project. |
| CONS8190 | Contracts and Standard Code of Practice
Description: This course introduces the concepts and responsibilities of the company (employer) and those professionals associated with the project including a detailed analysis of the professional liability and corporate lability and associated safe guards and will include a detailed study of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Code of Standard Practice. |
| CONS8200 | MRP Principles and Processes
Description: Students will be introduced to concepts in material resource planning (MPR) and their application in the structural steel fabrication management process including estimating, purchasing, document control, inventory, accounting, traceability and project sequencing. MPR software commonly used by steel fabricators will be explored as a preparation for use in conjunction with the capstone team project. |
| MGMT8510 | Project Management
Description: Structural steel detailing and fabrication projects are typically complex, are comprised of many tasks/components and involve a cross-section of different functional teams and stakeholders. In industry, one of the biggest challenges is to ensure that the project is on time and within the original project parameters. To ensure success, managers must be able to organize, lead and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the structure, functions and operations of projects specific to the structural steel fabrication industry. A significant emphasis will be on problem solving and teamwork skills while also providing practical training on the software tools and project planning processes/techniques. Key topics include goal setting, identifying dependency relationships, outlining resources required, concurrent activity management, decision theory, monitoring and controlling of progress to result in the successful completion of projects. Overall, this course helps prepare students how best to work as a productive member of a team |
Program Outcomes
- Apply business and industry best practices to manage projects related to structural steel fabrication
- Evaluate the time and resources required and set priorities to accomplish specific tasks leading to successful project completion
- Participate effectively in a team environment, demonstrate the ability to work as a team member and contribute to project management goals
- Communicate the identified tasks in written and graphical form to both internal team members and external stakeholders
- Interpret the intent of contract and design documentation to recognize critical information, identify missing information and clarify project scope and technical requirements
- Use appropriate modelling software and application methods to prepare shop drawings of steel members, connectors and erection drawings for action by the tradesperson building the structure
- Examine the relationship between structural steel and other construction components such as reinforced concrete and reinforcing steel, cladding, pipe racks and guard rails
- Use computer applications to create and apply surveying data used in the fabrication and installation of structural steel projects
- Recognize and apply relevant codes, rules and industry standard practices to structural steel shop drawings
- Apply the principles of statics and strength of materials to identify loading paths and verify loading conditions for structural members and connections
- Estimate cost of steel work by calculating a bill of materials and developing a project delivery plan based on contract documents
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