Overview

Basic theory and related information along with hands-on practice will enable students to become competent in the basic operations needed to make industrial parts and components according to engineering drawings.

Credentials – After completing the Machinist Foundation program from British Columbia Institute of Technology, students can then complete an apprenticeship in the Machinist trade. Students will receive a credit of 500 work-based training hours and the ITA Machinist Apprenticeship Level 1 technical training. After successful completion of all apprenticeship requirements, you will receive the B.C. Certificate of Apprenticeship, the B.C. Certificate of Qualification, and the Interprovincial Standard Endorsement, also known as the Red Seal.

Career

Machinists have traditionally supported the various industry sectors in BC such as forestry and mining, aerospace, automotive and medical and research development. Opportunities also exist in industrial sales. Training prepares students for employment in the machinist trade. Graduates should seek employment as an apprentice. Opportunities exist throughout the province. Formal apprenticeships are common in this trade, but a graduate should be prepared to take an entry-level job in a shop until an apprenticeship becomes available. Upon completion of the Machinist Foundation and CNC Machinist Technician programs, graduates receive credit towards the respective apprenticeship technical training.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Safe Work Practices

Mathematics for Machinists

Interpretation of Drawings

Layout and Measuring

Support Machines

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

50 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 152 other Bachelors in Mechanical 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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General requirements

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Applicants should have:
- Good command of oral and written English
- Sufficient physical strength and stamina to meet the demands of the work, good hearing, good eyesight, normal colour vision, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Good theoretical and practical mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Please note that international students are not eligible to continue to an apprenticeship training program. To learn more about international student opportunities at BCIT, visit BCIT International.

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Tuition Fees

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14967 CAD / full

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3626 CAD / full

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Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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