Diploma in Automation and Robotics Technician

The two-year Automation and Robotics diploma builds on a foundation of electronics theory. As a graduate of UFV's Automation and Robotics Technician program you will have the skills and confidence to build, maintain, calibrate and integrate automation and control systems. Program skills are applicable in a wide variety of sectors including agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and the oil and gas industry.Learn cross-industry system control applications using 6 axis robotic arms, PLCs, motors, HMIs, pneumatics, and moreLearn in an advanced lab, featuring equipment from industry-leading manufacturers such as Kuka, ABB, Siemens, and others.Program eligible for financial aidSmall class sizes: studentinstructor ratio is great for direct instructor contact

Secondary school graduation is strongly recommended for career success.

One of the following:

B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.

Mature student status (19 years or older).

One of the following:

Completion of any Mathematics 10 (or higher grade) or equivalent (including Foundations of Mathematics, Pre-calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, MATH 072, or MATH 076) with a grade of C or better.

Successful completion of a UFV trades math entrance exam.