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Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option (Co-op Optional) British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus, Canada

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CAD 23090

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 154

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Part of the Electrical and Computing Engineering Technology program, the two-year diploma in Electrical Power and Industrial Control, offers students the option to complete paid co-operative education terms. Students may apply to continue studying to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and other advanced credentials.

The Electrical Power and Industrial Control option of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program offers students a foundation in the technology used in utility, industrial, commercial and residential applications. This two-year diploma program has an optional co-operative education component. Students will graduate with strong theoretical and practical, hands-on knowledge in many areas, including:
Power generation including renewable and conventional energy resources
Electric machines (motors and generators) and their controls
Power distribution design for utilities
Industrial electrical systems and lighting design according to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
Measurement of power quality issues and how to solve them
Troubleshooting and operation of electrical power equipment including transformers and switchgear
Power systems protection including both legacy and modern protection system
Field measurement and design for grounding and bonding systems
Industrial data communications including traditional SCADA systems and new smart grid technologies
Industrial power electronics including variable frequency drives, inverters and rectifiers
Power conversion systems for renewable energy resources such as wind and solar
Programmable logic controller (PLC) system design and programming
Managing and completing student-initiated or industry-sponsored projects in small groups

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024, Jan 2025

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English Studies 12 (67%) or
    • 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution
    • Math: Pre-Calculus 12 (73%) 
    • Chemistry 11 (67%)
    • Physics: Physics 12 (67%)

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

23090

Tuition Fee
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CAD 154

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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