Roadworks Maintenance, Statement of Completion, Part-time

Program Overview

This program provides an overview of public works operations, including road maintenance, municipal plan reading, and utility management. It covers pavement failures, repair techniques, engineering drawings, and maintenance management systems. The program prepares students for careers in public works, road construction, and infrastructure maintenance.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Matrix

Required Courses:

• PUBW 1001: Introduction to Public Works Operations (1.0 credit)
• Overview of different levels of government and their influence on local city operations.
• Broad information on roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, water distribution, and solid waste collection.
• Concepts of asset and maintenance management of municipal infrastructure.
• PUBW 1121: Roadworks Maintenance 1 (2.5 credits)
• Pavement failures and repair techniques.
• Asphalt mixes, crack sealing, and equipment.
• Street lighting systems, pavement marking, and street signs.
• Vegetation control, sweeping, and shoulder maintenance.
• Maintenance management and pavement management systems.
• PUBW 1141: Municipal Plan Reading (2.5 credits)
• Interpretation of engineering drawings used in public works construction.
• Correlation between construction layout, specifications, and standard drawings.
• PUBW 2121: Roadworks Maintenance 2 (2.5 credits)
• Utility location and adjustments for reconstruction and pavement widenings.