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The Digital Manufacturing , Graduate Diploma from University of the Fraser Valley builds on the knowledge you have gained in the Electronics Technician program or an equivalent set of competencies demonstrated through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), a portfolio, a prior recognized credential, or an individual assessment of a credential.
As part of the Digital Manufacturing program, you take a series of intensive courses divided over two standard semesters. The nature of the topics and learning methods involve extended periods on project-related tasks, allowing flexibility to include topics of interest.
Career opportunities:
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) reports that manufacturing employs 1.7 million people, with an annual compensation of $114 billion — more than any other sector. Currently, 40% of CME’s members experience skill shortages. This number is expected to grow to 60% in five years.
Locally, manufacturing supports 12,000 firms and 400,000 jobs according to City of Abbotsford Economic Development (CAED). As an economic driver, manufacturing provides $8.6 billion in wages, which is 15% higher than the overall average wage for all industries.
High technology is fueling growth in the digital manufacturing sector: CAED reports that in the last 15 years, advanced manufacturing businesses grew over 19% of all firms, to almost 45% of the total manufacturing firms in British Columbia.
Therefore, digital manufacturing grads have excellent employment prospects in a wide variety of enterprises including aerospace, mining, steelmaking, automotive, food processing, wood and paper products, and consumer goods.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

3D Modelling
Material Science and Technology
Design for Manufacturing
Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery
Fabrication Technology

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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For national students: Fall semester: Applications open October 1. / Winter semester: Applications open May 1. / Summer semester: Applications open October 1.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chilliwack, Canada

Disciplines

Digital Media Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 34 other Bachelors in Digital Media 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.

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General requirements

Successful completion of the Electronics Technician certificate or equivalent (see 3 below).

Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.

Individual assessment of prior successful post-secondary education that demonstrates evidence of being equivalent to the major competencies of the Electronics Technician certificate. Students applying to the second year of the Digital Manufacturing diploma who have not completed the Electronics Technician certificate, must be able to:

Demonstrate strong computer skills, including the ability to learn and use new software applications on one’s own, or with minimal guidance.
Operate tools, equipment or technologies that are broadly used for the purposes of production, analysis, troubleshooting, or extending reach (i.e. microscopes, imaging devices, etc.)
Apply analytical reasoning skills to processes such as troubleshooting, synthesis, extrapolations and forecasting.
Employ fundamental arithmetical/mathematical skills working with basic quantities, formulas, graphs, and charts in order to integrate parts and components into a particular application.
Formulate questions and solutions through a process of problem-solving that involves reasonably complex components.

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National tuition fee: $163.34 per credit

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