Transportation

In Applied Internet of Things (IoT), students will develop an understanding of the practical implementation of IoT in different market segments by analyzing current real-world case studies.  Each case study will discuss the gap that IoT is filling, the key benefits to implementing this application and some of the challenges inherent in adopting this new technology.  Case studies are chosen to demonstrate innovative and cutting-edge applications of IoT.  In exploring these new applications, students will develop an appreciation for the creative solutions offered by IoT. IMPORTANT: Please contact [email protected] for more information and to register. If you do not have a BCIT student ID number and would like to take this microcredential please create one first before emailing the IoT department with your registration request. Create one by clicking here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/ Key market segments covered in the course include: transportation, utilities, Smart City, and health. The case studies will touch on applications that help improve safety, increase efficiency, and provide better solutions to common issues.  Examples of what students will learn include ‘robot sniffers’ that detect gaseous contaminants or how 5G hospital clinicians, with the aid of a VR headset, are able to visualize exactly what the paramedic sees in the ambulance and remotely direct the paramedic, with a joystick, in real-time to perform any necessary procedures.  They will also learn how IoT can help protect and sustain our fragile world by collecting valuable information about ocean pollution, climate change, and biodiversity. The course is open to anyone interested in learning how IoT can be utilized in key market segments. It is geared toward people who wish to explore career opportunities, upskill, or want to increase their understanding of digital transformation. It is also an excellent course for executives and decision-makers who are called upon to evaluate and implement IoT solutions in a wide range of sectors – public and private. With better data available and new ways to use data, IoT is providing innovative ways to creatively solve new challenges and address and fix old problems.  This course shines a light on how IoT is changing the way we work and live.

This microcredential offers the opportunity to learn and practice working on various electric vehicles. Learners will demonstrate industry-leading safety practices, service powertrain and temperature control systems, and high-voltage battery charging systems. In addition, different categories of high-voltage vehicles, transmission types, and connection procedures will be discussed.

The Electric Vehicle Technology and Service course is an upskilling offering that provides current Automotive Service Technicians (Red Seal or Level 3 completion) with the specialized skills required for the service, repair, and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles. Topics covered include electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle battery construction, fuel cells, electric motor controllers, inverters, and auxiliary accessories.

Green technology and transportation basics are changing. Electric vehicles are a great option for reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles. The EV Battery Fundamentals and Storage microcredential introduces participants to the safe handling of EV batteries, fundamentals of EV batteries, and storage of EV batteries.

This 3-day course educates and trains learners on best practices for managing projects in a sustainable and regenerative way. The course introduces project management fundamentals such as the triple constraint, product scope vs. work scope, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and monitoring. However, it differentiates from other courses by detailing best practices in sustainable project management based on the GPM P5 Standard, which encompasses environmental considerations in the areas of People, Planet, Profit, Product, and Process. Using case studies and examples from the transportation and logistics industry, this course teaches learners the Projects Integrating Sustainable Methods (PRISM) approach to managing the full project life cycle, integrating it with their organization’s existing practices. Learners will be equipped to identify and mitigate risks in areas such as reducing carbon emissions in supply chains, implementing DEI hiring practices, assessing a project’s impact on local ecosystems, and creating local economic benefits, among other considerations. By applying these principles and strategies, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead sustainable projects in the transportation and logistics industry and beyond. Upon successful completion of the course and associated examination, the learners will receive GPM-b Certification from Green Project Management in addition to the Statement of Achievement from Algonquin College.

Electric vehicles are a great option for reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles, but where do you start? Participants in the Understanding Electric Vehicles microcredential will examine the positive aspects of running an EV and gain an understanding of the general maintenance involved with an EV. This microcredential is perfect for consumers and those working in retail who would like to know more about EVs.