Eligibility Criteria
English 12 or Communications 12 or English-language proficiency
A valid Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate
Recent (within two years), successful completion of either the BCIT Power Engineering Technical program or the first year of a university engineering program
Applicants who do not possess the above prerequisites but believe they have sufficient background to be successful in the program may request an individual assessment by the Power Engineering Department.
Applicants should have a good command of oral and written English, sufficient physical strength and stamina to meet the demands of the work, and good hearing and eyesight, normal colour vision, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. In addition, applicants should have excellent theoretical and practical mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude. Previous power plant experience and related training are assets. Potential students with medical or physical difficulties should contact the Disabilities Resource Centre to arrange an interview (telephone interview if out of town) with the institute’s rehabilitation specialist at 604-451-6963.