Diploma in Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control Technicians

The Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control Technician program stresses practical, hands-on experience to complement theory. Students will learn how to apply, install, repair, calibrate and tune those measurement and control instruments that are used in industrial manufacturing processes. Students will learn to program computerized control, programmable logic controllers, and microprocessor instrumentation and install and maintain all of the field instruments that these computerized controllers rely on. These job skills are essential for employment in instrumentation.Half of the students’ time in the program is spent performing hands-on activities using the same equipment that is found in industry. The result is a very job-ready graduate, who can step into a position in one of many related fields.

Applications are considered for a specific intake; this program does not carry a waitlist from one year to the next.Entrance requirementsApplicants must meet all entrance requirements prior to applying to this program and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. If you are uncertain or don’t meet the requirements we strongly recommend you complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalentMath: one of the following:Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) orFoundations of Math 11 (60%) orWorkplace Math 11 (60%) orOther acceptable BC and Yukon courses orBCIT Math Trades Entry AssessmentBCIT Mechanical Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment