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SHAPING YOUR CAREER From Engineering to Health Sciences
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REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL When you come to BCIT, you’re not just on the path to landing your first job — you’re on the road to a successful career. It begins the moment you step on campus. You’ll learn from instructors with industry experience, work on real-world projects, and forge relationships with mentors and future employers. You’ll also connect with a network of more than 160,000 grads that will last throughout your career. As a BCIT graduate, you’ll be well on your way to realizing your potential.
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Applied + Natural Sciences INFLUENCE YOUR WORLD
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The world needs leaders who are committed to finding new approaches to the complex issues that we face today. From sustainability and geomatics to biotechnology and forensics, BCIT’s programs in Applied and Natural Sciences are designed to transform today’s dreamers into tomorrow’s innovators. Whether it’s a certificate or a master’s degree, our broad range of credentials can help you improve how we live, preserve the environment, and change the world. Delivery: FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance
Forensic Science Technology
Biomedical Engineering Diploma FT
Certificate PT
Chemical and Environmental Technology
Forest and Natural Areas Management Diploma FT
Analytical Science or Process Engineering
Diploma FT
Geographic Information Systems Degree FT PT DE
Ecological Restoration Degree FT PT
Geographic Information Systems Diploma FT PT DE
Ecological Restoration
Geomatics Degree FT
Offered in partnership with SFU
Master’s Degree FT
Environmental Engineering Technology Degree FT PT Environmental Health (Public Health Inspection) Degree FT Food Safety Certificate PT Food Technology Diploma FT Food Technology and Operations Management Degree FT DE Forensic Investigation
Computer Crime, Crime and Intelligence Analysis, or Forensic Science
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Forensic Investigation
Computer Crime Studies, Crime and Intelligence Analysis, Forensic Health Sciences, Forensic Science, or General Criminalistics
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Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma FT Honours in Biotechnology Degree FT Marine Engineering Diploma FT Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering Degree FT Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology Diploma FT Nautical Sciences Diploma FT Renewable Resources
Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Diploma FT
Sustainable Energy Management Certificate PT DE
MAKE THE CONNECTION After meeting in the Ecological Restoration program, Julia Alards-Tomalin, Deanna MacTavish, and Tara Matthews founded Echo Ecological — their own environmental contracting company. They use their passion for habitat restoration to help rebuild damaged ecosystems, such as the Seymour River estuary in North Vancouver. Meet Julia, Deanna, and Tara at bcit.ca/appliedsciences
Shaping your future The natural resources we all rely on are finite, and at BCIT we’re committed to making changes in the way we use them. Imagine a world where we use 75% less energy every day. Now imagine you’re leading the way in sustainability initiatives that will impact generations to come.
A SMALLER FOOTPRINT Picture living in a world where we all use less. At BCIT, we’re aiming to reduce our energy and materials consumption by 75%. Our Factor Four initiative will increase energy efficiency and produce energy from renewable sources. For instance, the NE1 building on campus will be heated by wood scraps from Construction programs. This means a reduction of 250,000 kg of waste and greenhouse gas emissions by 250 tonnes of CO2.
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH CAMPUS Guichon Creek has become an iconic landmark on BCIT’s Burnaby Campus, with Fish, Wildlife and Recreation students continually studying and restoring it. But not long ago, the now vibrant ecosystem was severely degraded, and resembled a lifeless ditch. Today, thanks to the tireless efforts of students and Rivers Institute faculty, Guichon Creek is a thriving urban stream. While there is still work to be done to bring the creek to its full potential, BCIT and its students are committed to making that happen.
Below and centre: Restoration work at Guichon Creek. Far right: Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital.
Above: Civil Engineering instructor Bishnu Pandey lending his expertise to rebuilding Nepal. Right: Solar panels at Burnaby Campus.
Giving back At BCIT, we’re committed to building a world we want to live in. From remote villages in Nepal to community fundraising, our students and faculty are making a real difference. So will you.
BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Kathmandu and outlying areas in Nepal in April 2015, BCIT Civil Engineering instructor and Nepalese citizen, Bishnu Pandey, stepped in to help. Leading a team of fellow engineers and geoscientists— including fellow BCIT instructor Svetlana Brzev — Bishnu travelled through the region, assessing the damage to buildings and advising government officials and engineers on how to lessen the impact of tragedies such as this. Using his expertise in building code, Bishnu and his team will help local authorities rebuild Kathmandu and update current building codes to create safer, more stable buildings for the future.
LIGHTS OF HOPE For over a decade, BCIT Electrical Foundation students have donated their skills and time to the Lights of Hope campaign at St. Paul’s Hospital. Every year, the hospital becomes a backdrop to a spectacular display of lights to help raise money for their Foundation. The preparation takes more than 800 hours to put together and uses more than 700,000 bulbs. Led by instructor Don Zaklan, the electrical students test, set up, and wire the display, stepping out of the classroom and helping a great cause. BCIT
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MAKE THE CONNECTION Who’d have thought a game of intramural hockey would lead to a great business partnership? That’s what happened to Marketing Management grad Adrian Duke. Adrian and his partner founded the successful waterslide design firm Skyturtle Technologies. Recently, they joined learning and development specialists Immmersive Training to launch GUESS HQ, a revolutionary interactive adventure room in Gastown. Meet Adrian and find out more about him at bcit.ca/businessmedia
Business + Media MAKE YOUR MARK
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For over 50 years, BCIT’s Business and Media grads have gone on to amazing careers as trailblazing entrepreneurs, respected broadcasters, or top executives. With the largest selection of business programs in BC, you can start with a certificate or diploma and ladder your credentials into a degree. As a grad, you’ll have skills, confidence, and experience to go where you want to be. Delivery: FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance
E-commerce Certificate PT DE
Accounting Degree FT PT Diploma FT
Finance Diploma FT
Advanced Business Management Certificate PT DE
Financial Analyst Certificate PT
Advanced Human Resource Management Certificate PT
Financial Management
Media Techniques and Marketing Communications Certificate PT
Advanced Marketing Management Certificate PT
Diploma PT Certificate PT
Media Techniques for Business Certificate PT
Airport Operations Diploma FT Certificate PT Broadcast and Media Communications – Broadcast Journalism, Radio, or Television Certificate PT Broadcast and Media Communications – Broadcast and Online Journalism Diploma FT
Financial Planning, Finance, or Professional Accounting
Financial Planning Diploma FT Fire Executive Management Certificate PT DE General Insurance and Risk Management Diploma FT Global Business Studies Certificate PT
Business Administration Degree FT PT Certificate FT
Graphic Communications Technology Management Diploma FT
Business Essentials Certificate PT DE
Graphic Design Certificate FT PT
Business Information Technology Management Diploma FT
Human Resource Management Diploma FT PT Certificate PT
Business Management
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Customer Relationship Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Event Marketing, Fundraising Management, Marketing Communications, Nonprofit Management, Professional Sales, Public Relations, Retail Marketing Management, Sales Skills, or Tourism Management
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Mobile App Tools Certificate PT New Media Design and Web Development Certificate FT Nonprofit Management Certificate PT DE Operations Management
Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Materials Management, or Quality Management
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Project Management Certificate PT Radio Arts and Entertainment Diploma FT
Advanced Placement – Degree/Diploma entry
Sustainable Business Leadership Certificate FT
Business Management Diploma FT Certificate PT
International Business Management
Sustainable Event Management Certificate FT PT
Business Management Studies (BMS) Certificate FT
Diploma FT
Technology Entry (TE) Statement of Completion FT
Advanced Placement – Degree/Diploma entry
Diploma FT PT
Business Operations Management Diploma FT Communication Design Essentials Certificate FT Computerized Accounting Certificate PT 3D Modelling, Art and Animation Certificate FT Digital Design and Development Diploma FT
Diploma FT
Global Supply Chain or International Business
International Student Entry Program FT
International Trade and Transportation Logistics Certificate PT Leadership Certificate PT Lean Six Sigma Principles Certificate PT Marketing Management
Technology Management Degree PT DE Television and Video Production Diploma FT Video Production and Editing Certificate PT Web Technologies Certificate PT DE
Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Professional Real Estate, Professional Sales, or Tourism Management
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Campus Life GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE As a BCIT student, you’ll spend a lot of time on campus. Along the way, many unique and memorable experiences will be had, and relationships will be forged that will last a lifetime. Get involved in the larger BCIT student community — join an intramural league, run for student office, participate in a campus competition, or simply just unwind after class— most importantly, have some fun.
BCIT Student Association Recreation Services Housing Counselling and Student Development Professor Mugs FroshFest Vehicle in a Box Presentation Idol Schmoozapalooza
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Find health and wellness services, advocacy, childcare, career services, events, and clubs. Check out the climbing wall, FitPit centre, basketball and volleyball courts, fitness classes, and much more. Find a convenient, affordable, and comfortable home away from home, on- or off-campus. Access free confidential counselling appointments, career exploration courses, and specialized workshops. Unwind with friends — take a break, grab a quick bite, or play a game of pool. Celebrate with friends and meet new classmates at the Student Association’s annual welcome-back party in the Campus Square. Watch Technology Teacher Education students assemble and race their designed vehicles in a competition of speed and skill. Watch engineering and tech students vie for the top spot and prizes. Vote for your favourite, too. Business students — don’t miss the opportunity to connect with alumni, faculty, and industry at this annual networking event.
MAKE THE CONNECTION As a software engineer at wind turbine manufacturer Endurance Wind Power, Michael Widman is helping to innovate the global green energy market. Thanks to Michael and his colleagues, customers can monitor and interact remotely with their turbines using a desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Meet Michael and check out his story at bcit.ca/computingit
Computing + IT CONNECT THE WORLD bcit.ca/computingit As software developers, startup founders, and CEOs of successful tech companies, BCIT Computing and IT grads continue to raise the bar across the industry. With the largest selection of computing programs in BC, you can learn everything from coding to information systems management. Whether you’re creating an app that will change the way the world communicates or delving into analytics, you’ll be more than ready to thrive in a dynamic and innovative industry. Delivery: FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance Advanced .NET Development Certificate PT
Computer Systems
Database, Distributed Systems, Human Computer Interface, Network Security Administration, Network Security Applications Development, or Wireless and Mobile Applications Development
Advanced Java Development Certificate PT
Degree PT
Agile Development Certificate PT
Games Development or Network Security Administration
Applied Computer Applications (ACA) Certificate PT
Computer Systems Technology
Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS) Certificate PT Applied Database Administration and Design Certificate PT Applied Network Administration and Design Certificate PT
Computer Systems Degree FT
Client/Server, Combined Web and Mobile, Data Communication and Internetworking, Database, Digital Processing, Information Systems, or Technical Programming
Technology Entry (TE) Statement of Completion FT Technology Support Professional (TSP) Certificate FT Web and Mobile Application Development Certificate PT
Mobile App Tools Certificate PT Network Administration and Security Professional (NASP) Certificate FT
Applied Web Development Certificate PT
Network Administrator Technician Certificate PT
Computer Information Systems Administration Diploma FT
Office Administrator with Technology Program (OAT) Certificate FT
Computer Systems Diploma PT Certificate PT
Technical Writing Certificate PT
Diploma FT
Applied Software Development (ASD) Certificate PT
Computer Information Technology Diploma FT
Technical Web Designer Certificate FT
Software Systems Developer Web Programmer
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MAKE THE CONNECTION No matter where you go in your career, the applied education you receive at BCIT will always give you an advantage. Learning from industry professionals, like Electrical and Computer Engineering instructor Diane Kennedy, you’ll work on hands-on projects and hone your skills right from the start. Meet Diane and learn more at bcit.ca/engineering
Engineering CREATE YOUR COMMUNITY
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From electrical engineering and building science to civil and mechanical engineering, our programs will channel your knack for creative problem solving into a career you’ll love. From diplomas to master’s degrees, we offer a variety of credentials to build your career upon. You’ll learn to conceptualize and implement solutions for a wide range of industries, and become a key link in shaping the world.
Delivery: FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance
Construction Management Degree FT PT
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician Certificate FT
Construction Operations Certificate PT
Diploma FT
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘M’ (Maintenance) Diploma FT
Construction Supervision Certificate PT
Aviation Maintenance Technician – Avionics Diploma FT
Automation and Instrumentation, Electrical Power and Industrial Control, or Telecommunications and Networks
Architectural and Building Technology Diploma FT Certificate PT Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician Architectural or Structural
Certificate FT
Architectural Science Degree FT Biomedical Engineering Diploma FT Building Construction Technology Certificate PT Building Design and Architectural CAD Certificate PT Building Energy Modelling Certificate PT Building Engineering/Building Science Master’s Degree FT PT Building Science Master’s Degree FT PT Chemical and Environmental Technology Analytical Science or Process Engineering
Diploma FT
Civil Engineering (Accredited) Degree FT Diploma FT Civil Technology Certificate PT Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology Certificate PT Construction Estimating Certificate PT
Mechanical Design, Mechanical Manufacturing, or Mechanical Systems
Mechanical Systems Certificate PT
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Mechatronics and Robotics Diploma FT
Diploma FT
Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology Diploma FT
Electrical Engineering (Accredited) Degree FT
Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering Degree FT
Electronics Degree PT
Power and Process Engineering Diploma FT
Electronics Technician Common Core Certificate FT
Power Engineering
Environmental Engineering Technology Degree FT PT Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Certificate PT Geographic Information Systems Degree FT PT DE Geographic Information Systems Diploma FT PT DE Geomatics Degree FT Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma FT Industrial Instrumentation and Process Controls Technician Diploma FT Interior Design Degree FT Diploma FT PT Certificate PT
General Program
Certificate FT
Public Works Supervision Certificate PT Sustainable Business Leadership Certificate FT PT Technical Writing Certificate PT Technology Entry (TE) Statement of Completion FT Technology Management Degree PT DE Technology Teacher Education Diploma FT Telecommunications Technician Diploma FT Wireless Communications Technician Diploma FT
Manufacturing Degree PT Marine Engineering Diploma FT Mechanical Engineering (Accredited) Degree FT
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Academic Life YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS As a student, your experience goes beyond the classroom. That’s why you’ll find an array of student services to help you get the most out of your education and ensure your time spent at BCIT is as stimulating and fulfilling as possible.
BCIT Library
The Learning Commons
Aboriginal Services
Student Financial Aid and Awards Disability Resource Centre
BCIT Bookstore
MediaWorks
Student Employment Services
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Quiet study spaces, in-person research assistance, multimedia support, and a wealth of reference material. bcit.ca/library Free peer tutoring, study skills seminars, and one-on-one writing support. bcit.ca/learningcommons Peer-to-peer mentorship, scholarships and financial aid, special events, and a home away from home. bcit.ca/aboriginal Find out about financial assistance options, including scholarships, bursaries, and awards. bcit.ca/finaid Empowering you to overcome limits and barriers, visible or invisible, permanent or temporary. Support includes note-taking, peer-tutoring, interpreting, adaptive technology, and more. bcit.ca/drc Shop for textbooks, software, gear, supplies, stationery, and other items on campus or online. bcit.ca/bookstore Get help with film production and editing, video, PowerPoint presentations, graphics, multimedia software, and video/ audio dubbing. bcit.ca/ltc/mediaworks Work-search seminars, resume assistance, Careers Fair, and more. bcit.ca/ses
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Health Sciences MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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When someone is in need, your compassion compels you to lend a hand and your calm approach allows you to do so with ease. Channel these strengths into a career in healthcare. Our programs are highly regarded and some, like Nuclear Medicine and Prosthetics and Orthotics, are only offered at BCIT.
Delivery: FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate PT DE Degree FT PT DE
Biomedical Engineering Diploma FT
Medical Laboratory Science Diploma FT
Cardiac Sciences
Medical Office Assistant Certificate PT
Certificate PT DE
Medical Radiography Diploma FT
Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Electrophysiology Technology
Cardiology Technology Diploma PT DE Cardiovascular Perfusion Certificate PT DE Clinical Genetics Technology Diploma FT Critical Care Nursing Specialty
Nuclear Medicine Diploma FT
Certificate PT DE
Nursing Degree FT
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma FT
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate PT DE Diploma FT
Electroneurophysiology Diploma FT
Occupational Health Nursing Specialty Certificate PT DE
Emergency Nursing Specialty
Pediatric Nursing Specialty
Certificate PT DE
Environmental Health
Public Health Inspection
Degree FT
Food Safety Certificate PT Food Technology Diploma FT Food Technology and Operations Management Degree FT DE Health Care Quality Management Certificate PT DE Health Leadership Certificate PT DE High Acuity Nursing Specialty Certificate PT DE Honours in Biotechnology Degree FT BCIT
Nephrology Nursing Specialty Certificate PT DE
Combined Critical Care/Emergency or Standard
Combined Emergency/Critical Care, Pediatric Emergency, or Standard
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Neonatal Nursing Specialty Certificate PT DE
Pediatric Emergency or Standard
Certificate PT DE
Perinatal Nursing Specialty
Perinatal – Perioperative or Standard
Certificate PT DE
Perioperative Nursing Specialty Certificate PT DE Prosthetics and Orthotics Diploma FT Specialty Nursing
Critical Care – Combined Critical Care/Emergency; Critical Care – Standard; Emergency – Combined Emergency/Critical Care; Emergency – Standard; High Acuity; Neonatal; Nephrology; Occupational Health; Pediatric – Critical Care; Pediatric – Standard; Perinatal – Perioperative; Perinatal – Standard; or Perioperative
Degree PT DE
MAKE THE CONNECTION People find their paths in many different ways. Amandeep Minhas discovered hers through volunteering in her community. Today, as a nuclear medicine technologist, she works closely with patients and makes a difference in people’s lives every day. Meet Amandeep and learn more at bcit.ca/healthsciences
Shaping your career At BCIT you’ll make connections that will last a lifetime. Whether it’s through internships, business consulting projects, co-ops, or mentorships, you’ll have more opportunities to network with the people who will help shape your career than anywhere else.
LEARN FROM THE BEST You won’t have to imagine what your future career will be like, you’ll get a first-hand point of view when you study at BCIT. Our faculty have personal connections with industry and will share them with you throughout your program. Learn from Jason Brett, an engineering and robotics instructor, and one of BC’s top technical experts in the field. Or take a class with Sheila Early, a pioneer in forensic nursing who regularly consults with City of Surrey hospitals. You could also have awardwinning architect Peter Levar guide you through your architecture degree. No matter what your field of choice, our experienced instructors will make your time at BCIT invaluable.
GREAT IDEAS START HERE Trade textbooks for experience through projects, applied research, internships, and more. At BCIT, students can take a concept and run with it. Business Operations Management grads, Aman Mann, Kenneth Loi, and Eugene Dong turned an idea that grew out of a business consulting project into a successful software business called Procurify. They’ve received more than $5M in seed funding from business giants like Mark Cuban, Nexus Venture Partners, and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Left: Rob Kruger, Critical Care Nursing faculty, BCIT’s School of Health Sciences — named to Apple’s Distinguished Educator (ADE) Class of 2015. Below: Biotechnology at BCIT.
Above: Eye-tracking technology for ALS patients. Right: Civil Engineering faculty and researcher Colleen Chan, creator of a lowcost sustainable water filter.
RISE ABOVE THE COMPETITION With stiff competition at events like the Western Engineering Competition, Polytechnics Canada, and Skills Canada, BCIT students continually bring home top prizes. Students have showcased their expertise on a national stage, inventing everything from an improved mountain bike transmission to a computer mouse that uses eye-tracking technology for ALS patients. The talent and innovation that BCIT produces results not only in pride and prize money, it also gets the industry-recognition it deserves.
TRANSFORM YOUR INDUSTRY After Mardonn Chua and Darson Du graduated from the Biotechnology program in 2014, they joined forces to conduct inventive human stem cell research that could revolutionize the way the medical industry tests products. In essence, the duo wants to create the world’s first human stem cell library, where they will store stem cells in bulk from every key demographic of the population. The catch is that they’ve only been funded for 100 days — and when that clock runs out, they’ll have to prove to their investors that their company deserves further funding. Lucky for Mardonn and Darson, the skills they acquired at BCIT have prepared them for this moment and they’re ready to make history.
Below: Sheila Early, Forensic Nursing Examiner and Program Coordinator at BCIT. Right: Rosa Lin, Building Engineering/Building Science grad, with equipment she used to complete her thesis on laneway housing acoustics.
MAKE THE CONNECTION Sometimes your path comes full circle. After earning his business degree, Gurpreet Bajwa decided to become a heavy duty mechanic. His background in accounting and his trades education will set him on the road to success in operating his family’s commercial transport repair business. Meet Gurpreet and hear his story at bcit.ca/trades
Trades, Apprenticeship + Technician BE IN DEMAND
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From gasfitting and sheet metal to power engineering and electrical, BCIT’s trades programs will equip you with the specialized knowledge and skill set needed for a career in these dynamic industries. You will be part of an in-demand, highly-skilled workforce that builds and operates today’s cities and infrastructure, supporting economic growth for years to come.
Delivery: FT = full-time, PT = part-time, DE = distance
Bridge Watchman Certificate FT
Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate FT
Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician Certificate FT
Carpentry Apprenticeship FT
Hydronic Technician Certificate PT
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘M’ (Maintenance) Diploma FT
Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation Certificate FT
Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship FT
Chief Mate Certificate FT
Industrial Instrumentation Apprenticeship FT
CNC Machinist Technician Diploma FT
Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control Technician Diploma FT
Airline and Flight Operations – Commercial Pilot Diploma FT Airport Operations Certificate PT Diploma FT Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician
Commercial Transport Apprenticeship FT
Architectural or Structural
Construction Craft Worker Apprenticeship FT
Automotive Collision Repair Technician Foundation Diploma FT
Construction Estimating Certificate PT
Certificate FT
Automotive Refinishing Technician Foundation Certificate FT Automotive Service Technician Foundation or Ford Asset
Diploma FT
Automotive Technician Apprenticeship FT Automotive Technician
Construction Operations Certificate PT Construction Supervision Certificate PT Electrical Apprenticeship FT Electrical Foundation Certificate FT
Foundation or Toyota Foundation
Certificate FT
Electronics Technician Common Core Certificate FT
Automotive Technician GM (ASEP) Apprenticeship FT
Gasfitting Apprenticeship FT
Aviation Maintenance Technician – Avionics Diploma FT
Heat and Frost Insulator Apprenticeship FT
Boilermaker Apprenticeship FT
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Diploma FT Certificate FT
Boilermaker Foundation Certificate FT
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship FT
Interior Design Degree FT Diploma FT PT Certificate PT Ironworker – Reinforcing Apprenticeship FT Ironworker Foundation Certificate FT Ironworker Generalist Apprenticeship FT Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Apprenticeship FT Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Foundation Certificate FT Machinist Apprenticeship FT Machinist Foundation Certificate FT Marine Engineering Diploma FT Marine Mechanical Technician Diploma FT Master 150GT Domestic Certificate FT Master 3000GT Domestic Certificate FT
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Master 500GT Domestic Certificate FT
Plumbing Apprenticeship FT
Telecommunications Technician Diploma FT
Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship FT
Power and Process Engineering Diploma FT
Trades Discovery for Women Certificate FT
Metal Fabricator Foundation Certificate FT
Power Engineering (General Program) Certificate FT
Trades Discovery General Certificate FT
Millwright Apprenticeship FT
Railway Conductor Certificate FT
Watchkeeping Mate Near Coastal (WKMNC) Certificate FT
Millwright Foundation Certificate FT
Refrigeration Apprenticeship FT
Welding
Mobile Crane Operator – Hydraulic 80 Tonnes and Under Apprenticeship FT
Refrigeration Mechanic Foundation Certificate FT
Motorcycle and Power Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship FT Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate FT Nautical Sciences Diploma FT Piping Foundation Certificate FT
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Security Systems Technician Certificate FT Sheet Metal Apprenticeship FT Sheet Metal Worker Foundation Certificate FT Steamfitting Apprenticeship FT Technology Teacher Education Diploma FT
Foundation, Level B, or Level A
Certificate FT
Wireless Communications Technician Diploma FT
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APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Earn as you learn 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. Two ways to become an apprentice: Complete a BCIT Trades Foundation program and get hired as an apprentice. OR Have an employer hire you as an apprentice from on-the-job experience. How to become a registered apprentice: Your employer must complete an apprentice agreement form and send it to the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Once the agreement is registered with the ITA, you become a registered apprentice. As an ITA-registered apprentice, you can begin seeking apprenticeship training with an employer through BCIT using the following steps:
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BCIT by the numbers 5 CAMPUSES IN THE LOWER MAINLAND + MULTIPLE SATELLITE LOCATIONS DID YOU KNOW? More than 47,000 students enrolled annually 300+ programs offered 6,600 credentials awarded in 2014/15 International students from 85 countries attend BCIT Over 160,000 alumni strong
More than ready and in demand When you graduate, the applied knowledge and hands-on experience that you gained at BCIT will give you a competitive advantage. You’ll be in demand and ready to work in your chosen field from day one.
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Employed degree grads working in their field of study
Employed diploma and certificate grads working in their field of study
Employed apprenticeship completers working in their field of study
Source: Graduate outcome statistics for Diploma and Certificate graduates and Apprenticeship Completers listed in this publication are from BC Student Outcomes Reports, prepared by BC Stats. Based on a three year average (2012-2014 for diploma and certificate graduates and apprenticeship completers; 2011-2013 for degree graduates). *PSI (provincial) average = the average of all institutions (excluding BCIT) participating in the designated survey. PSI average for degree programs does not include the Research Universities (UBC, UBC-O, UNBC, SFU, and UVic). Page 7: Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital courtesy of thechangingpalette.com
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