Overview

The Automotive Service Technician and Operations co-operative education diploma program from British Columbia Institute of Technology is comprised of four hands-on, technical training terms with two paid 22-week co-op work terms in an automotive repair facility.

This program offers maximum career flexibility, enabling graduates to pursue their Automotive Service Technician Red Seal certification with the option for post-diploma baccalaureate pathways in business administration and technology management. It is also for those with an interest in automotive, but who aspire to run their own business or assume customer service and management positions in the industry.

Career

The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2020-2022 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2019-2021 graduates and for Degree 2017-2019 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Automotive Science

Employment Preparation and Skilled Trades BC Level 1 Standardized Level Exam Preparation

Workplace Safety

Welding

Tools and Equipment

Wheels, Hubs, Tires, and Bearings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Credits

141 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering View 51 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants

International applicants must complete the following steps:

Meet the above entrance requirements and submit your application.
Receive notice of conditional acceptance to the program.
Complete ACES – 0100 Applied Technical Literacy (70%) prior to program start. BCIT Admissions will enrol you in this course and communicate the details in your conditional acceptance letter.

To submit your application:

Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20609 CAD / year

≈ 20609 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5122 CAD / year

≈ 5122 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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