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Course code DRFT 1383

Credit 0.5

Length 15.0 hours

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This course introduces students to the principles for calculating steel and concrete amounts for structures.

This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Steel amount counting techniques.
  • Steel volume and weight calculations.
  • Concrete amount counting techniques.
  • Concrete volume calculations.
  • Material amount scheduling.

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.