Graduates of this program will be able to utilize BIM tools and implement BIM Management processes in any organization involved in the procurement, design, construction and operation of buildings.

Key features of the program:

• Students have access to our advanced BIM lab facilities.
• Semester 3 combines practical learning in a work environment together with a number of online and short modules in practical skills. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are typical companies that accept BIM students for field experience?

   Companies include large, medium and small architectural, engineering, general contracting firms, subcontracting companies, government building departments, project developers, construction management firms, suppliers and building manufacturing firms.

2. What professional credentials can be achieved through the T412 program?

   Graduating students will have completed a number of the educational prerequisites for certification through the Canada BIM Council.

3. Is there a requirement for field experience in this program?

   Yes. Students must complete 450 hours of field experience.

4. Does the college guarantee a field experience to each student enrolled in the program?

   George Brown College assists students to secure a field experience position, but the college makes no guarantee. It is up to each student to do everything possible to secure an approved field placement, either through a position the college advertises or through their own independent job search. Securing a position within the industry is a competitive process and the final decision is made by the employer.

5. Is the student field experience compensated?

   It is the expectation that students will be compensated for their field experience. Some field experience may be paid, unpaid, commission-based or given as an honorarium.

6. Can my previous work experience in BIM be considered toward the mandatory field experience?

   It is the expectation that the student will complete their field  experience in the third semester. Please see coordinator for more information. 

7. What educational opportunities are available upon completion of this program?

   Graduates of this program are required to apply to graduate schools themselves as universities have unique admission requirements. 

8. Is there an opportunity for students to engage in BIM-related applied research while completing the BIM program?

   Yes. Please see program coordinator for more information. 

Graduates of this program will be able to deploy BIM applications and implement BIM Management processes in any organization involved in the procurement, design, construction and operation of building facilities.

Key features of the program:

• Students have access to state-of-the-art BIM lab facilities.
• Semester 3 is a field placement that combines practical learning in a work environment together with a number of online and short modules in practical skills.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are typical companies that accept BIM students for field placement semester?

   BIM students are hired as interns for their field placement semester by a range of companies involved in architecture, engineering and construction. They include large, medium and small architectural, engineering, general contracting firms, subcontracting companies, government building departments, project developers, construction management firms, suppliers and building manufacturing firms.

2. What professional credentials can be achieved through the T412 program?

   Graduating students will have completed a number of the educational requirements for certification offered by the Canada BIM Council.

3. Is there a requirement for field placement in this program?

   An integral component of the BIM Management certificate is a mandatory field placement in the third semester.

4. Does the college guarantee a work placement to each student enrolled in the program?

   No. It is up to each student to do everything possible to secure an approved work placement job, either through a position the college advertises or through their own independent job search. George Brown College provides assistance to support every student to secure a work placement position, but the college makes no guarantee. Securing a position within the industry is a competitive process and the final decision is made by the employer.

5. Is the student work placement compensated?

   It is the expectation that students will be compensated during their work placement. However some work placements may be paid, unpaid, commission-based, or given an honorarium.

6. Can my previous work experience be considered toward the mandatory field experience semester?

   Please see coordinator for more information.

7. What educational opportunities are available upon completion of this program?

   Graduates of this program are required to apply to graduate schools themselves as universities have unique admission requirements. There is no formal articulation agreements with universities at this time. 

8. Is there an opportunity for students to engage in BIM-related applied research while completing the BIM program?

   Yes