Program Overview

Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma

Overview

This hands-on diploma mixes top industry practices with data management. You'll graduate prepared for success in many sectors.

The curriculum teaches how to install, program, calibrate and maintain key systems for industrial automation. This includes instrumentation, logic controllers and electrical systems used in manufacturing and heavy industries.

You’ll learn:

• AutoCAD
• DC, AC and linear circuit analysis
• Fluid power controls
• Human-machine interfacing
• Industrial power electronics
• Semiconductor theory
• Solid-state devices
• Programming and calibrating logic controllers

You'll then finish the program with a capstone project, using theory and skills to tackle real-world problems.

After graduation, you can pursue red-seal certification in electrical or instrumentation trades. You can also pursue advanced degrees in electrical engineering.

Admission Requirements

1. C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment
2. C in Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent or successful Math assessment
3. Physics 12 or PHY 060 is recommended. High school graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.
4. Prior learning assessment is possible for industry professionals.

Course Requirements

• ENG - 159 Professional Writing
• ELC - 105 Technical DC Circuit Analysis
• ELC - 107 Technical AC Circuit Analysis
• ELC - 110 Digital Electronics Analysis
• ELC - 120 Solid State Devices
• ELC - 130 Linear Circuit Analysis
• ELC - 140 Programmable Devices
• ELC - 150 Health, Safety and Environment
• ELC - 151 AutoCAD for Technicians
• ELC - 152 3D Modeling
• ELC - 153 Level 1 Electrical
• ELC - 202 Process Measurement
• ELC - 207 Process Control Devices & Systems
• ELC - 208 Electric Motor Control Systems
• ELC - 217 Programmable Logic Controllers I
• ELC - 218 Programmable Logic Controllers II
• ELC - 219 Variable Frequency Drive Analysis
• ELC - 221 Human Machine Interfacing
• ELC - 231 Industrial Power Electronics
• ELC - 236 Electrical Power Circuits and Machines
• ELC - 251 Fluid Power Controls
• ELC - 252 Process Equipment
• ELC - 253 Process Technology
• ELC - 271 Applied Capstone Project

Students not having the current, valid First Aid, WHMIS, Confined Space and Forklift certifications are required to take these courses to meet the program requirements

• FAC - 020 Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C
• FLO - 010 Forklift Operator
• WSF - 019 Orientation to WHMIS Online
• WSF - 024 Confined Space Pre-Entry-Online

Completion Requirements

• Students will be required to achieve a minimum B- (Grade Scale 1) in each course to pass the program.
• Students will be required to achieve a P (Pass) in all practicum and industry certificate courses.
• Students must complete this program within 3 years.

Careers

This education pathway will help you get ready to become a Red Seal certified instrumentation and control technician. You can also pursue further education to become an electrical engineer.

$87,825*

Annual median estimated earnings for industrial electricians in BC.

Career profile

*based on WorkBC data

$97,564

Annual estimated earnings for industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

Career profile

Costs

Check the table below for estimated costs for the full program.

Domestic* International*

Tuition| $7,730
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Lab| $1,080
Student Union| $410
Learner Resource| $360
Health and Dental| $570
Total |$10,150

*Costs are subject to change. Additional fees may be applicable. Estimated additional book costs are $200 per course.

Tuition| $31,320
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Lab| $1,080
Student Union| $410
Learner Resource| $360
Health and Dental| $570
Student Services Fee| $1,840
Total |$35,580

*Costs are subject to change. Additional fees may be applicable. Estimated additional book costs are $200 per course.