Part Time Studies Airport Operations Associate Certificate

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate Program consists of nine mandatory courses totaling 24 credits.  It focuses on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations including, but not limited to, airport and airline security systems, airport master planning, aviation safety and risk management, emergency preparedness, human factors, safety management systems and technical writing.

Many of the courses in the Associate Certificate program are on-line providing a great fit for those students who are also working, or who are remote.  The great benefit of on-line education is the flexibility - you are able to plan your education around your needs!

The currently available courses are:

AIRC 1008 (Introduction to Safety Management Systems)

April 06 to June 08, online

AIRC 1004 (Introduction to Airport and Airside Operations)

May 04 to July 13, online

COMM 2203 (Business and Technical Reports)

May 10 to July 26, online

For further information, or to register, please click here.  And do take a look at the part-time studies tab at the top of this page as well, or click here. 

Spring Into Airport Operations in 2018

Part-time Studies Spring 2018

Airport Operations:  Part-time Associate Certificate

The Airport Operations part-time studies program consists of nine mandatory courses totaling 24 credits focused on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations. Many of these courses are delivered in an on-line format to provide students with maximum flexibility.

Current Course Availability

AIRC 1004 – May 05 – July 14 (on-line delivery)The course focuses on the airport as an essential part of the air transport system. This course provides an overview of various airport departments, examines the regulatory requirements, and covers the operational and management services of both large and small airports.
COMM 2230 - May 18 - August 03 (on-line delivery)This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. 

Part-time studies courses require minimum enrollment, so please register soon to avoid disappointment.  For further information, and to register, please click here!

And be sure to check out the Part-time Studies Tab for more helpful information

Part-time studies Spring 2018

Airport Operations:  Part-time Associate Certificate

The Airport Operations part-time studies program consists of nine mandatory courses totaling 24 credits focused on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations. Many of these courses are delivered in an on-line format to provide students with maximum flexibility.

Current Course Availability

AIRC 1004 – May 05 – July 14 (on-line delivery)The course focuses on the airport as an essential part of the air transport system. This course provides an overview of various airport departments, examines the regulatory requirements, and covers the operational and management services of both large and small airports.
COMM 2230 - May 18 - August 03 (on-line delivery)This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. 

Part-time studies courses require minimum enrollment, so please register soon to avoid disappointment.  For further information, and to register, please click here!

And be sure to check out the Part-time Studies Tab for more helpful information 

Part-time Studies - Airport Operations Associate Certificate

This is an exciting time in aviation right now, so if you have an interest – consider test driving a course through part-time studies.  The Aviation Operations program offers three courses to consider this spring:

·         1004, online: Introduction to Airport and Airside Operations (May 05 – July 14)

·         1008, online: Introduction to SMS (Apr 07 – Jun 09)

·         2203, online: Business and Technical Reports (May 18 – Aug 08)

Here is the link for more information and to register for the part time studies courses:  https://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/1070acert

Airport Operations Associate Certificate

Airport Operations Associate Certificate

(Part-time Studies)

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate Program's purpose is to provide current fulltime or part-time employees an opportunity to upgrade technical and airport administration business skills. It will also be of benefit to those individuals who are not currently employed by an airport but are considering a career in airport operations.

The Associate Certificate consists of nine mandatory courses totaling 24 credits. It focuses on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations including airport and airline security systems, airport master planning, aviation safety and risk management, emergency preparedness, human factors, safety management systems and technical writing.

The sneak preview for the Spring/Summer 2018 term started Friday February 16, but you can register for Spring/Summer 2018 term courses online, by phone, mail or in-person starting today Wednesday February 21 at 9:00 am (PST). Click here for further information.   And remember to take a look at the Part-time Studies tab on this blog too.

To find out if you qualify for Part-time Studies Financial Aid Click here!

Part-time Studies - Winter 2018

Did you Know.....

In addition to the full-time Airport Operations Diploma and the full-time Airline and Flight Operations (Commercial Pilot) Diploma, the Aviation Operations group also includes an Airport Operations Associate Certificate Program.  

The main purpose of the Associate Certificate is to provide people who are currently employed with opportunity to upgrade their technical and airport administration business skills. It will benefit to those who are currently employed in an airport or aviation setting as well as those who are considering a career in airport operations. And, many of these part-time studies courses are also applicable to the full-time Airport Operations Diploma program.

The Certificate is made up of nine individual courses, with a focus on airport operations in such areas as security systems, airport master planning, airport safety, emergency preparedness and airport management practices.  Any of these courses may be put towards the Associate Certificate, or taken alone as your interest and time permits. 

Courses available this winter:

• COMM 2203 - Business and Technical Reports (on-line)
• AVAO 2295 - Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices (on-line)
• AVAO 3320 - Airport Safety and Emergency Preparedness (Face-to-Face, evenings)

If you are interested in any of these courses, please sign up now!  For further information, or to register, please click here.

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations (Part-time studies)

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate Program is flexible enough to benefit those people currently employed by local, regional and international airports and those who are not currently employed by an airport but are considering a career in airport operations.

The program consists of nine mandatory courses totaling 24 credits, with a focus on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations. 

This fall, three of the nine courses are available! 

1. AVAO 2295 - Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices is an online course beginning on September 06
2. AVAO 3320 - Airport Safety and Emergency Preparedness is a face to face course at the Aerospace Camus on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  This course begins on October 03.
3. COMM 2203 - Business and Technical Reports is an online course that begins September 22

For more information, or to register, please click here

Part-time Studies - Spring Offering

Airport Operations:  Part-time Associate Certificate
The Airport Operations part-time studies program consists of nine mandatory courses totaling 24 credits focused on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations. Many of these courses are delivered in an on-line format to provide students with maximum flexibility.

Current Course Availability

AIRC 1004 – Saturday May 05 – Saturday July 15 (on-line delivery)

The course focuses on the airport as an essential part of the air transport system. This course provides an overview of various airport departments, examines the regulatory requirements, and covers the operational and management services of both large and small airports.

Cost:  $505.97

Part-time studies courses require minimum enrollment, so please register soon to avoid disappointment.  For further information, and to register, please click here

Airport Operations Associate Certificate

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate is offered through part-time studies.  It is made up of nine mandatory courses with a total of 24 credits. The program focuses on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations including: airport and airline security systems, airport master planning, aviation safety and risk management, emergency preparedness, human factors, safety management systems and technical writing.

The following courses will be offered in the winter semester, January 2017:

AVAO 2295 Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices
on-line, January 14 - February 11, 2017

AVAO 3320  Airport Safety and Emergency Preparedness
classroom training at the beautiful Aerospace Campus, January 10 - March 16, 2017

COMM 2203 Business and Technical Report Writing
on-line, January 23 - March 31, 2017

For further information about the Associate Certificate, or any of the required courses, please click here .  And be sure to check out the Associate Certificate tab at the top of this blog!

Airport Operations Associate Certificate - Winter Schedule 2017

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate is offered through part-time studies.  It is made up of nine mandatory courses with a total of 24 credits. The program focuses on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations including: airport and airline security systems, airport master planning, aviation safety and risk management, emergency preparedness, human factors, safety management systems and technical writing.

The following courses will be offered in the winter semester, January 2017:

AVAO 2295 Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices
on-line, January 14 - February 11, 2017

AVAO 3320  Airport Safety and Emergency Preparedness
classroom training at the beautiful Aerospace Campus, January 10 - March 16, 2017

COMM 2203 Business and Technical Report Writing
on-line, January 23 - March 31, 2017

For further information about the Associate Certificate, or any of the required courses, please click here .  And be sure to check out the Associate Certificate tab at the top of this blog!


  

Register now for Airport Operations Part-time Studies Fall Offerings

Airport Operations Part-time Studies
Associate Certificate

Required Courses:         

                AIRC 1004 - Introduction to Airport and Airside Operations

                AIRC 1008 - Introduction to Safety Management Systems

                AVAO 1186 - Technical Report Writing and Communications

                AVAO 1190 - Airport Master Planning and Certification

                AVAO 2222 - Human Factors in Aviation

                AVAO 2260 - Airport Security Systems

                AVAO 2295 - Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices

                AVAO 3320 - Airport Safety and Emergency Preparedness

                COMM 2203 - Business and Technical Reports

Offered Fall 2016:

AVAO 2295 – Aerodrome standards and Recommended Practices:  develop a solid understanding of the Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices required by Transport Canada to develop and maintain a certified aerodrome in Canada.  Cost:  798.72

·         September 17 – November 19, 2016

COMM 2203 – Business and Technical Reports:  business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports:  inspection, trip, incident and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics.  Cost:  417.20 

·         September 23 – December 09, 2016

For further information, check the part-time studies tab at the top of this page, or contact the program assistant at 604.419.3753, or check the website at:

http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/1070acert#courses

or register at:

http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/avao2295

Part-time Studies

Spring 2016 Part-time Studies

Did you know that BCIT offers an Associate Certificate in Airport Operations?  

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate Program's purpose is to provide people already employed in aviation in Canada and around the world with the opportunity to upgrade their skills. It will also be of interest to people who are not currently employed at an airport - but are considering a career in airport operations, or who are considering the full-time Diploma program as an option.

This certificate program is made up of nine courses totaling 24 credits focused on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations including: airport and airline security systems, airport master planning, aviation safety and risk management, emergency preparedness, human factors, safety management systems and technical writing.  Most of these courses are available through distance learning, which means they are flexible enough to fit into a busy spring schedule!  

AIRC 1004: Introduction to Airport and Airside Operations, from May 07 to July 16

is a totally online course, so it is flexible - and best of all it is offered this spring. This course also applies to the full-time diploma program.

Click here for details and registration!

Attention all UAV/UAS (“Drone”) enthusiasts!

Attention all UAV/UAS (“Drone”) enthusiasts!

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our very first course. The course is available online and will be starting April 30^th. This is an introductory course and no previous experience with UAVs is needed. This is the first course in what we plan will be a series of UAV-related courses.

To get more information about the course or to register, click on the following link:  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/auas1100

Part-time Studies Spring 2016

Spring 2016 Part-time Studies

Did you know that BCIT offers an Associate Certificate in Airport Operations?  

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate Program's purpose is to provide people already employed in aviation in Canada and around the world with the opportunity to upgrade their skills. It will also be of interest to people who are not currently employed at an airport - but are considering a career in airport operations.

This certificate program is made up of nine courses totaling 24 credits focused on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations including: airport and airline security systems, airport master planning, aviation safety and risk management, emergency preparedness, human factors, safety management systems and technical writing.  Most of these courses are available through distance learning, which means they are flexible enough to fit into a busy spring schedule!  Two courses are offered this spring:

AIRC 1004: Introduction to Airport and Airside Operations, from May 07 to July 16, and

AIRC 1008: Introduction to Safety Management Systems, from April 09 - June 11

Click here for details and registration!

Spring 2016 Part-time Studies

Did you know that BCIT offers an Associate Certificate in Airport Operations?  

The Airport Operations Associate Certificate Program's purpose is to provide people already employed in aviation in Canada and around the world with the opportunity to upgrade their skills. It will also be of interest to people who are not currently employed at an airport - but are considering a career in airport operations.

This certificate program is made up of nine courses totaling 24 credits focused on industry standards and regulations related to airport operations including: airport and airline security systems, airport master planning, aviation safety and risk management, emergency preparedness, human factors, safety management systems and technical writing.  Most of these courses are available through distance learning, which means they are flexible enough to fit into a busy spring schedule!  Two courses are offered this spring:

AIRC 1004: Introduction to Airport and Airside Operations, from May 07 to July 16, and

AIRC 1008: Introduction to Safety Management Systems, from April 09 - June 11

Click here for details and registration!

Part-time Studies This Winter

This is the perfect time to take an introductory course in Airport Operations through part-time studies.  AIRC 1004, Introduction to Airside and Airport Operations is a completely on-line course, offered through Part-time studies this winter.  The course starts on January 23 and runs through to March 26.  It is a required course for both the Associate Certificate and for the full-time Diploma of Technical studies in Airport Operations.

The on-line format, spread over 10 weeks, allows students the flexibility to study when and where it suits them best...at home, in a library, in the morning or on weekends.  For more information, or to register for this course, please click here    

Register now for Part-time Studies Starting this Fall

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

Fall 2015 Part-time Studies Course Line-up - Register Now!

Earn an Associate Certificate in Airport Operations, starting with the following two courses.  The Associate Certificate consists of nine courses totalling 24 credits.  It focuses on industry standards and regulations including airport security, master planning, aviation safety, emergency preparedness, human factors and more! Begin your aviation career now!

AIRC 1004:  Introduction to the Airline Industry

Starting Saturday, September 26, for 10 Weeks

This introductory course is delivered in an on-line format that encourages student interaction and learning through on-line discussion forums, reading and even some group work while maintaining the flexibility that makes on-line learning so desirable.  

Cost - $505.53

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant for questions/concerns at 604-419-3753.

Click here to register now:   http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/airc1004

AIRC 2222:  Human Factors in Aviation

The focus of the course is to develop an understanding of human factors and its impact on decision making, critical thinking, task performance, accident prevention and safety management in an airport operation environment.

Cost - $193.18

This is a classroom course that meets Transport Canada’s guidelines for Human Factors, and is offered twice this fall:  Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 01, (2 days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC, or, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday November 29, (2 Days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant at 604.419.3753 for questions/concerns

Click here to register now:  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/avao2222

Last Chance to Register!

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

Fall 2015 Part-time Studies Course Line-up - Register Now!

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

AIRC 1004:  Introduction to the Airline Industry
Starting Saturday, September 26, for 10 Weeks

This introductory course is delivered in an on-line format that encourages student interaction and learning through on-line discussion forums, reading and even some group work while maintaining the flexibility that makes on-line learning so desirable.  

Cost - $505.53

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant for questions/concerns at 604-419-3753.

Click here to register now:   http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/airc1004

AIRC 2222:  Human Factors in Aviation

The focus of the course is to develop an understanding of human factors and its impact on decision making, critical thinking, task performance, accident prevention and safety management in an airport operation environment.

Cost - $193.18

This is a classroom course that meets Transport Canada’s guidelines for Human Factors, and is offered twice this fall:  Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 01, (2 days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC, or, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday November 29, (2 Days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant at 604.419.3753 for questions/concerns

Click here to register now:  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/avao2222

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

Fall 2015 Part-time Studies Course Line-up

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

AIRC 1004:  Introduction to the Airline Industry
Starting Saturday, September 26, for 10 Weeks

This introductory course is delivered in an on-line format that encourages student interaction and learning through on-line discussion forums, reading and even some group work while maintaining the flexibility that makes on-line learning so desirable.  

Cost - $505.53

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant for questions/concerns at 604-419-3753.

Click here to register now:   http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/airc1004

AIRC 2222:  Human Factors in Aviation

The focus of the course is to develop an understanding of human factors and its impact on decision making, critical thinking, task performance, accident prevention and safety management in an airport operation environment.

Cost - $193.18

This is a classroom course that meets Transport Canada’s guidelines for Human Factors, and is offered twice this fall:  Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 01, (2 days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC, or, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday November 29, (2 Days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant at 604.419.3753 for questions/concerns

Click here to register now:  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/avao2222

AIRC 1008:  Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS)

This course introduces participants to Safety Management Systems (SMS) as required by Transport Canada. Students will learn about the evolution of safety management in aviation and the systematic approach to safety management.

Cost - $340.54

Starts Saturday September 12 for 10 Weeks

This introductory course is delivered in an on-line format that encourages student interaction and learning through on-line discussion forums, reading and even some group work while maintaining the flexibility that makes on-line learning so desirable

For any questions/concerns, please contact Lisa Ernst, Program Assistant for Aviation Operations at 604.419.3753

Click here to register:  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/airc1008

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

Fall 2015 Part-time Studies Course Line-up

Associate Certificate in Airport Operations

AIRC 1004:  Introduction to the Airline Industry
Starting Saturday, September 26, for 10 Weeks

This introductory course is delivered in an on-line format that encourages student interaction and learning through on-line discussion forums, reading and even some group work while maintaining the flexibility that makes on-line learning so desirable.  

Cost - $505.53

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant for questions/concerns at 604-419-3753.

Click here to register now:   http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/airc1004

AIRC 2222:  Human Factors in Aviation

The focus of the course is to develop an understanding of human factors and its impact on decision making, critical thinking, task performance, accident prevention and safety management in an airport operation environment.

Cost - $193.18

This is a classroom course that meets Transport Canada’s guidelines for Human Factors, and is offered twice this fall:  Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 01, (2 days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC, or, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday November 29, (2 Days) from 0800 to 1700 at the ATC

Please contact the Aviation Operations Program Assistant at 604.419.3753 for questions/concerns

Click here to register now:  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/avao2222

AIRC 1008:  Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS)

This course introduces participants to Safety Management Systems (SMS) as required by Transport Canada. Students will learn about the evolution of safety management in aviation and the systematic approach to safety management.

Cost - $340.54

Starts Saturday September 12 for 10 Weeks

This introductory course is delivered in an on-line format that encourages student interaction and learning through on-line discussion forums, reading and even some group work while maintaining the flexibility that makes on-line learning so desirable

For any questions/concerns, please contact Lisa Ernst, Program Assistant for Aviation Operations at 604.419.3753

Click here to register:  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/airc1008