Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Automation and Instrumentation

Part of the Electrical and Computing Engineering Technology program, the two-year diploma in Automation and Instrumentation, offers students the option to complete paid co-operative education terms. Students may apply to continue studying to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and other advanced credentials. Students undertake a comprehensive study of control strategies, measurement techniques, communications systems, and electronic and computer systems used in the automatic control of commercial and industrial equipmentmachines. A strong component of the program involves the student developing relevant, practical skills by working with modern industrial equipment in well-equipped labs. Students will graduate with a solid foundation in automatic measurement and control systems.

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalentMath: one of the following:Pre-Calculus 12 (73%) orOther acceptable BC and Yukon courses orMATH 0001 - Technical Mathematics (73%)Chemistry 11 (67%)Physics: one of the following:Physics 12 (67%) or PHYS 0312 - Technology Entry Physics 2 (67%)Continuation requirementsMidway through the second term of first year, students select their first and second choice for the next year(s) of the program:Degree (three additional years)Bachelor of EngineeringDiploma (one additional year), options are:Automation and InstrumentationTelecommunications and NetworksElectrical Power and Industrial ControlEntry to each of the diploma options and to the BEng degree is competitive by GPA. Where space issues arise, students may get their alternate choice.