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VIEWBOOK 2019/2020 INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Contents
Studying at BCIT............................................................ 2
Applied & Natural Sciences
Design a Better Tomorrow........................................... 4
Business & Media
Prepare to Lead.............................................................. 6
Computing & IT
Shape the Future of Tech............................................ 8
Engineering
Invent Creative Solutions..........................................10
Life at BCIT.................................................................... 12
Health Sciences
Care for Those Around You........................................ 16
Trades, Apprenticeship, & Technician
Build a Solid Foundation............................................ 18
Program Listings.........................................................20
How To Apply................................................................24
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EDUCATION
FOR A COMPLEX WORLD.
At the British Columbia Institute of Technology,® you will
gain the technical skills, the hands-on experience, and the
problem-solving abilities needed to embrace complexity
and lead innovation in our rapidly changing world.
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Motor Vehicle Body Repair students work
in the shop at the Burnaby Campus.
Studying at BCIT
Hands-on
When you choose BCIT, you’re choosing an applied education that focuses on real-world experiences.
You can expect to receive rigorous training and then put that training into practice in our state-of-the
art labs, shops, and classrooms.
Connected to industry
Learn from industry leaders and instructors who are experts in their fields. Many programs also have
internships, co-ops, practicums, apprenticeships, or industry-sponsored consulting projects built into
the curriculum—giving you direct access to your future employers.
Career-ready
Whether you’re upgrading your education with a certificate, a fast-paced two-year diploma, an accelerated
bachelor’s program, or a specialized master’s degree, you can be confident that BCIT will arm you with the
skills and connections you need to hit the ground running.
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Choose your credential
BCIT offers a range of credentials—from certificates to master’s degrees—that help you fulfill your educational goals.
Each credential combines applied theory and the practical skills needed to work in your chosen field.
Find credentials with laddering options in the Program Listings on page 20, or connect with a program advisor
at bcit.ca/advising
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BCIT: Leaders in Applied & Natural Sciences
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Applied & Natural Sciences
Design a Better Tomorrow
More than ever, the world needs leaders to find new approaches to complex issues that affect our way of life.
At BCIT, you’ll be challenged to think beyond the classroom and apply your knowledge to real-world problems.
A BCIT education will prepare you to develop innovative solutions—whether it’s helping remote communities
switch from diesel power to clean energy, cracking down on cyber-crime, or restoring damaged ecosystems.
Harness the latest technologies and lead change in dozens of emerging industries.
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Business & Media
Prepare to Lead
Today, those who achieve success in business are those who can embrace change and adapt on the fly.
BCIT business and media programs arm you with the knowledge you need so that you’re ready for the
inevitable shifts. You’ll work in real-world situations and learn what it takes to come out on top.
Employers know that BCIT Business graduates learn from experienced industry professionals and have
had hands-on experience during their training.
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“BCIT gave me the confidence
I needed to enter the industry.
The courses were current with
what was happening in the field.
And, I learned from professionals
who either came from—or still
worked in—the industry.”
—Sloan Vereecken, graduate,
Marketing Management Diploma –
Tourism Management option;
Bachelor of Business Administration
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Dr. Bethany Edmunds teaches Computer Information Technology
students at the Downtown Campus in Vancouver.
Computing & IT
Shape the Future of Tech
Technology is transforming every part of our economy and creating new jobs for those who can shape it.
With a computing and IT education from BCIT, you’ll be well-placed to jump into a sector that is growing
exponentially. BCIT grads are helping build the tech industry right now in artificial intelligence,
augmented reality, cloud computing, and cybersecurity—and demand for our grads is on the rise.
BCIT will provide you with the technical skills you need for today’s market—as well as prepare you
to embrace disruption and adapt to the changes yet to come in this dynamic industry.
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“Jobs are moving toward automation
so that means opportunities in
software development, machine
learning, and Information Technology.
The important thing is making sure
the skills we teach are the skills that
are needed in the workforce.”
—Dr. Bethany Edmunds, Associate Dean,
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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Engineering
Invent Creative Solutions
Whether they’re making it faster, smarter, or more economical, engineers are responsible for imagining solutions
to complex problems across a range of exciting industries. BCIT offers innovative degree and diploma options
in mechanical, electrical, civil, and mining and mineral resource engineering.
Whichever branch you choose, you’ll be in a keystone profession that will help unlock new energy efficiencies,
develop growing sustainable cities, and re-imagine some of our country’s biggest industries.
An Architectural Science
degree student works on
her graduating project.
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“Technology has much more potential than
what we use it for. I get excited to share
my travels and research with my students.
The world is out there and there are millions
of problems to solve.”
—Dr. Eric Saczuk, Instructor,
Geomatics
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Life at BCIT
Your BCIT education is designed to prepare you for real-world work
environments. Along your educational journey, you’ll have chances
to enrich your experience and professional readiness through
leadership opportunities, student clubs, competitions, and events.
You’ll also find numerous support services—from personal and
social to academic and cultural—to help you thrive.
∆∆ Housing
∆∆ Indigenous Services
∆∆ International Student Centre
∆∆ Program Advising
∆∆ Student Association (BCITSA)
∆∆ Student Employment Services
∆∆ Student Financial Aid and Awards
∆∆ Student Life Office
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Get the support
you need
No matter what support you need while at BCIT, you’ll find
services and caring staff here for you at every turn. From
learning resources to health and wellness, you’ll be covered
from A to Z.
Learning Resources
∆∆ Accessibility Services
∆∆ Learning Commons
∆∆ Library Services
∆∆ Trades Learning Centre
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[Background] Students get ready to play intramural
glow dodgeball in the gym at the Burnaby Campus.
[Top] A member of the BCIT community celebrates the new
rainbow crosswalk on the Burnaby Campus.
[Right] Peer tutors support students through the Learning Commons.
[Bottom] Students take advantage of free access to the Fitness Centre.
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Cardiac Sciences students work on patient simulators in the lab.
Health Sciences
Care for Those Around You
Healthcare professionals are at the heart of our communities—improving quality-of-life for all and providing
care for our most vulnerable. BCIT offers a depth and breadth of health education programs unmatched by
other post-secondary institutions.
Choose from some of the only prevention-based health programs of their kind in BC, like Food Technology,
Environmental Health, and Occupational Health and Safety. At BCIT, you can find the exact healthcare field
that best suits your interests and propel yourself into a rewarding career.
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BCIT: Leaders in Health Sciences
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Trades, Apprenticeship,
& Technician
Build a Solid Foundation
Pursuing a career in trades at BCIT means you can build the future you imagine. Become an aircraft gas turbine
technician, ironworker, HVAC technician, cabinetmaker, electrician, or choose from more than 20 trades at
BCIT. If you don’t know which trade is right for you, don’t worry. Our Trades Discovery programs allow you to
try out different trades so that you can choose one you’re passionate about.
From jumbo jets and trains, to heavy equipment and ships, cars, and trucks, choosing BCIT for your trades
training means you’ll have access to the best equipment and instructors in the province.
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BCIT: Leaders in Trades Training
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Program Listings Broadcast and Media Human Resource Management
Communications Diploma FT Certificate PT DE
Delivery:
Broadcast Journalism, Radio,
FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance, LP = laddered program Human Resource Management
or Television
Certificate PT Advanced Placement –
Degree/Diploma entry
Broadcast and Online Journalism Diploma FT
Diploma FT
Applied & Forensic Investigation of Fraud
International Business
Natural Sciences and Financial Crime Business Administration Management
Graduate Certificate PT Degree FT PT LP Global Supply Chain or International
bcit.ca/appliedsciences Business
Forest and Natural Areas Diploma FT PT
Graduate Certificate FT Diploma FT
Biochemistry Management
Certificate FT PT
and Forensic Science Diploma FT International Student Entry
Combined honours with UBC Business Analytics Program
Geographic Information Systems
Degree FT Graduate Certificate PT FT
Degree FT PT DE
Biomedical Engineering Technology Diploma FT PT DE Business Fundamentals International Trade and
Diploma FT Certificate PT DE Certificate FT Transportation Logistics
Certificate PT
Building Controls and Geomatics Business Information Technology
Energy Management Degree FT LP Management Leadership
Diploma FT Certificate PT
Certificate PT DE
Geomatics Engineering
Technology Business Management Lean Six Sigma Principles
Chemical and Environmental
Diploma FT Advanced Placement – Certificate PT
Technology
Degree/Diploma entry
Analytical Science Marketing Management
Honours in Biotechnology Diploma FT
or Process Engineering Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Degree FT
Diploma FT Business Management Communications, Professional Real
Marine Engineering Diploma FT Certificate PT Estate, Professional Sales,
Ecological Restoration or Tourism Management
Diploma FT
Degree FT PT LP Business Operations Management Diploma FT
Mineral Exploration Diploma FT
Ecological Restoration Marketing Management
and Mining Technology
Offered in partnership with SFU Communication Design Essentials Customer Relationship Marketing,
Diploma FT
Master’s Degree FT Certificate FT Entrepreneurship, Event Marketing,
Mining and Mineral Resource Fundraising Management,
Environmental Engineering Computerized Accounting
Engineering Marketing Communications,
Technology Certificate PT
Degree FT LP Professional Sales, Public Relations,
Degree FT PT Retail Marketing Management, Sales
Digital Design and Development
Nautical Sciences Diploma FT Skills, or Tourism Management
Environmental Health
Diploma FT Certificate PT
(Public Health Inspection)
E-commerce
Degree FT Sustainable Energy Management Certificate PT DE Media Techniques and
Certificate PT DE Marketing Communications
Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Finance Certificate PT
Diploma FT Technology Management Diploma FT PT Certificate PT
Degree PT DE Media Techniques for Business
Food Safety Financial Planning Certificate PT
Certificate PT Diploma FT PT
Medical Office Assistant
Food Technology Fire Executive Management Certificate PT
Diploma FT LP Business & Media Certificate PT DE
New Media Design and Web
Food Technology and bcit.ca/business General Insurance and Risk Development
Operations Management Management Diploma FT
Degree FT DE LP 3D Modeling, Art and Animation Diploma FT
Diploma FT Nonprofit Management
Forensic Health Sciences Global Business Studies Certificate PT DE
Graduate Certificate PT Accounting Certificate PT
Degree FT PT Operations Management
Forensic Investigation Graphic Communications Facilities Management, Industrial
Diploma FT PT LP
Crime and Intelligence Analysis, Technology Management Engineering, Management
Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, or Airport Operations Diploma FT Engineering, Materials Management,
Forensic Science Diploma FT Certificate PT or Quality Management
Graphic Design Certificate PT
Certificate PT Certificate FT PT
Degree PT LP
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Professional Accounting Computer Information Technology Technology Support Professional Chemical and Environmental
Diploma PT (CIT) (TSP) Technology
Diploma FT Certificate FT Analytical Science
Project Management or Process Engineering
Certificate PT Computer Systems (CST) Web and Mobile Application Diploma FT
Diploma PT Certificate PT Development (WMA)
Radio Arts and Entertainment
Certificate PT Civil Engineering (Accredited)
Diploma FT Computer Systems (CST BTech) Degree FT Diploma FT LP
Database, Human Computer
Sustainable Business Leadership
Interface, Network Security Civil Technology
Certificate FT
Administration, Network Security Certificate PT
Technology Management Applications Development, or Engineering
Degree PT DE Wireless and Mobile Applications Computer Aided Design (CAD)
bcit.ca/engineering Technology
Development
Television and Video Production Degree PT LP Certificate PT
Diploma FT Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician
Computer Systems (CST BTech) Certificate FT Construction Estimating
Video Production and Editing Games Development or Network Certificate PT
Certificate PT Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Security Administration
Category ‘M’ (Maintenance) Construction Management
Web Technologies Degree FT LP
Diploma FT Degree FT PT
Certificate PT DE Computer Systems Technology
Architectural and Building Construction Operations
(CST)
Artificial Intelligence and Technology Certificate PT
Machine Learning, Client/ Diploma FT Certificate PT
Construction Supervision
Computing & IT Server, Cloud Computing,
Architectural and Structural CADD Certificate PT
Database, Data Communication
bcit.ca/computingit and Graphics Technician
and Internetworking, Digital Electrical and Computer
Architectural or Structural
Processing, Information Systems, Engineering Technology
Advanced .NET Development (.NET) Certificate FT
Tech Entrepreneur, Technical Automation and Instrumentation,
Certificate PT Programming, or Web and Mobile Architectural Science Electrical Power and Industrial
Diploma FT Degree FT LP Control, or Telecommunications and
Advanced Java Development (AJD)
Networks
Certificate PT Forensic Investigation Automated Controls Installation Diploma FT
Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity and Maintenance (ACIM)
Agile Development Degree PT Certificate PT Certificate PT Electrical Engineering
Certificate PT
(Accredited)
Forensic Investigation Aviation Maintenance Technician Degree FT LP
Applied Computer Applications of Fraud and Financial Crime
(ACA) – Avionics
Graduate Certificate PT Diploma FT Electronics
Certificate PT
Degree PT
Network Administration and Biomedical Engineering
Applied Computer Information Security Professional (NASP) Technology Environmental Engineering
Systems (ACIS) Certificate FT Diploma FT Technology
Certificate PT
Degree FT PT
Network Administrator Technician Building Construction Technology
Applied Data Analytics (ADAC) (NAT) Certificate PT Fire Protection Inspection
Certificate PT Certificate PT and Testing
Applied Database Administration Building Controls and Energy Certificate PT
Office Administrator with Management
and Design (ADAD) Technology Program (OAT) Certificate PT DE Geographic Information Systems
Certificate PT Certificate FT Degree FT PT DE
Applied Network Administration Building Design Diploma FT PT DE
Software Systems Developer and Architectural CAD
and Design (ANAD) Certificate PT DE
(SSD) Certificate PT
Certificate PT Web Programmer Geomatics
Applied Software Development Certificate FT Building Energy Modelling Degree FT
(ASD) Graduate Certificate PT
Technical Web Designer (TWD) Geomatics Engineering
Certificate PT Certificate FT Building Engineering/ Technology
Applied Web Development (AWD) Building Science Diploma FT
Technical Writing Master’s Degree FT PT
Certificate PT Certificate PT Industrial Instrumentation
Computer Information Systems Building Science and Process Controls Technician
Technology Entry (TE) Master’s Degree FT PT
Administration (CISA) Diploma FT
Statement of Completion FT
Diploma FT
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Program Listings Environmental Health Radiation Therapy
Public Health Inspection Degree FT
Delivery:
Degree FT
FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance, LP = laddered program Specialty Nursing
Food Safety Critical Care – Combined Critical
Certificate PT Care/Emergency; Critical Care –
Standard; Emergency – Combined
Interior Design Technical Writing Food Technology Emergency/Critical Care;
Degree FT LP Certificate PT Diploma FT LP Emergency – Standard; High Acuity;
Diploma FT PT Certificate PT Neonatal; Nephrology; Pediatric –
Technology Entry (TE) Food Technology and Critical Care; Pediatric – Standard;
Kitchen and Bath Design Statement of Completion FT Operations Management Perinatal – Perioperative; Perinatal
Certificate PT Degree FT DE – Standard; or Perioperative
Technology Management Degree PT DE
Manufacturing Degree PT DE Forensic Health Sciences
Degree PT Graduate Certificate PT
Technology Teacher Education
Marine Engineering Diploma FT Health Leadership
Diploma FT Certificate PT DE Trades,
Telecommunications Systems Apprenticeship,
Mechanical Engineering Technician High Acuity Nursing Specialty
(Accredited) Radio Systems or Certificate PT DE & Technician
Degree FT Telecommunications Networks
Honours in Biotechnology bcit.ca/trades
Diploma FT
Mechanical Engineering Degree FT
Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician
Technology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate FT
Mechanical Design, Mechanical Certificate PT DE
Manufacturing, or Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Systems Health Sciences Degree PT DE
Category ‘M’ (Maintenance)
Diploma FT bcit.ca/healthsciences Medical Laboratory Science Diploma FT
Diploma FT
Mechanical Systems Airline and Flight Operations
Certificate PT Biomedical Engineering Technology
Medical Office Assistant – Commercial Pilot
Diploma FT
Certificate PT Fixed-wing or Rotary-wing
Mechatronics and Robotics
Cardiac Sciences Diploma FT
Diploma FT Medical Radiography
Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology,
Cardiovascular Technology, or Diploma FT Airport Operations
Mineral Exploration and
Electrophysiology Technology Certificate PT Diploma FT
Mining Technology Neonatal Nursing Specialty
Diploma FT Certificate PT Certificate PT DE Architectural and Structural CADD
Cardiology Technology and Graphics Technician
Mining and Mineral Resource Nephrology Nursing Specialty
Diploma PT DE Architectural or Structural
Engineering Certificate PT DE Certificate FT
Degree FT
Cardiovascular Perfusion Nuclear Medicine
Certificate PT DE Automated Controls Installation
Power and Process Engineering Diploma FT and Maintenance (ACIM)
Diploma FT
Clinical Genetics Technology Nursing Certificate PT
Power Engineering Diploma FT Degree FT Automotive Refinishing Technician
General Program
Critical Care Nursing Specialty Occupational Health and Safety Foundation
Certificate FT
Combined Critical Care/Emergency Certificate PT DE Diploma FT Certificate FT
Public Works Supervision or Standard
Certificate PT DE Pediatric Nursing Specialty Automotive Service Technician
Certificate PT
Critical Care, Pediatric Emergency and Operations
Renewable Energy Electrical Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Standard Foundation or Ford Asset
Systems Installation and Cardiac Sonography, General Certificate PT DE Diploma FT
Maintenance Sonography, or Combined
Diploma FT Perinatal Nursing Specialty Automotive Technical Studies
Certificate PT
Perinatal – Perioperative or Diploma FT
Residential Interiors Electroneurophysiology Standard
Diploma FT Automotive Technician
Diploma PT Certificate PT DE
Apprenticeship FT
Sustainable Business Leadership Emergency Nursing Specialty Perioperative Nursing Specialty
Combined Emergency/Critical Care, Automotive Technician
Certificate FT PT Certificate PT DE Foundation, Honda/Acura
Pediatric Emergency, or Standard
Sustainable Energy Management Certificate PT DE Prosthetics and Orthotics Foundation, or Toyota Foundation
Certificate PT DE Diploma FT Certificate FT
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Automotive Technician GM (ASEP) Heavy Mechanical Trades Metal Fabricator Foundation Steamfitter/Pipefitter*
Apprenticeship FT Foundation Certificate FT Apprenticeship FT
Certificate FT
Aviation Maintenance Technician Millwright Technology Management
– Avionics Hydronic Technician Apprenticeship FT Degree PT DE
Diploma FT Certificate PT
Millwright Foundation Technology Teacher Education
Boilermaker Industrial Electrician Certificate FT Diploma FT
Apprenticeship FT Apprenticeship FT
Motor Vehicle Body Repair Telecommunications Systems
Boilermaker Foundation Industrial Instrumentation Technician Foundation Technician
Certificate FT Apprenticeship FT Certificate FT Radio Systems or
Telecommunications Networks
Bridge Watchman Industrial Instrumentation Motor Vehicle Body Repair Diploma FT
Certificate FT and Process Control Technician Technician
Diploma FT Apprenticeship FT Trades Discovery for Women
Building Controls and Energy Certificate FT
Management Interior Design Motorcycle and Power Equipment
Certificate PT DE Degree FT LP Mechanic Trades Discovery General
Diploma FT PT LP Apprenticeship FT Certificate FT
Carpentry Certificate PT
Apprenticeship FT Motorcycle and Power Equipment Watchkeeping Mate Near Coastal
Ironworker – Reinforcing Technician Foundation (WKMNC)
Carpentry Framing and Forming Apprenticeship FT Certificate FT Certificate FT
Foundation
Certificate FT Ironworker Foundation Nautical Sciences Welder
Certificate FT Diploma FT Apprenticeship FT
Chief Mate
Certificate FT Ironworker Generalist Piping Foundation Welding
Apprenticeship FT Certificate FT Foundation, Level B, or Level A
CNC Machinist Technician Certificate FT
Diploma FT Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Plumber*
Apprenticeship FT Apprenticeship FT
Construction Estimating
Certificate PT Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Power and Process Engineering
Foundation Diploma FT
Construction Operations Certificate FT
Certificate PT Power Engineering
Machinist (General Program)
Construction Supervision Apprenticeship FT Certificate FT
Certificate PT
Machinist Foundation Railway Conductor
Electrical Certificate FT Certificate FT
Apprenticeship FT
Marine Engineering Refrigeration
Electrical Foundation Diploma FT Apprenticeship FT
Certificate FT
Marine Fitter Refrigeration Mechanic
Gasfitter – Class B* Apprenticeship FT Foundation
Apprenticeship FT Certificate FT
Marine Mechanical Technician
Heat and Frost Insulator Apprenticeship FT Renewable Energy Electrical
Apprenticeship FT Systems Installation and
Master 150GT Domestic Maintenance
Heating, Ventilation, Certificate PT
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate PT
Technician Master 3000GT Domestic Security Systems Technician
Diploma FT Certificate FT Certificate PT Certificate FT
Heavy Mechanical Trades Master 500GT Domestic Sheet Metal
Diesel Engine Mechanic, Heavy Certificate PT Apprenticeship FT
Duty Mechanical Technician,
Transport Trailer Technician, or Metal Fabricator Sheet Metal Worker Foundation
Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprenticeship FT Certificate FT
Apprenticeship FT
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How to apply
Full-time Programs Part-time Studies
Check that you meet the entrance requirements Ensure that you meet any prerequisites
3 web page.
Check your application status If you want to put your part-time courses towards
After you have submitted your application, you will a credential, be sure to complete a Part-time
receive correspondence from BCIT containing the Program Declaration form at
5 information you need to check your application
status online. All correspondence will come to
bcit.ca/admission/apply/declaration
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Apprenticeship Training Campuses
BCIT offers apprenticeship training in more than 20 trades. Our apprenticeship
students receive short, scheduled periods of formal training at BCIT, extensive on-
the-job training, and paid work experience. International students are not eligible
to apply for apprenticeship programs.
International Students
Applying is easy. Decide what you want to study, and then follow the application steps
outlined at bcit.ca/international/apply
If you need help, we can walk you through the steps to submit your application and
inform you of the required documents.
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Want to learn more about BCIT? Aircraft Maintenance Engineer students train in the hangar
at the Aerospace Technology Campus in Richmond.
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