Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

The two-year Automation and Robotics diploma builds on a foundation of electronics theory. As a graduate of UFV's Automation and Robotics Technician program you will have the skills and confidence to build, maintain, calibrate and integrate automation and control systems.

Duration: four semesters | Study mode: full-time | Intake: No intake until further notice | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Program skills are applicable in a wide variety of sectors including agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and the oil and gas industry. Sample topics include: Technical drafting and AutoCAD applications Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems Microprocessors/microcontrollers and data acquisition Project management and occupational organization Programmable logic controllers Motors, servos, and actuators Control

Career pathways

Opportunities for automation and robotics technicians exist in virtually every sector, from agriculture to technology to manufacturing. Program graduates may find a career with: Manufacturers of electronic equipment Telecommunication centres Instrumentation service centres Business equipment service centres Cable companies Commercial sound companies

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Application information

Entry requirements

Secondary school graduation is strongly recommended for career success. In addition to UFV’s general university admission requirements, which include the English language proficiency requirement , students must meet the following entrance requirements for admission. One of the following: B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. Mature student status (19 years or older). One of the following: Completion of any Mathematics 10 (or higher grade) or equivalent (including Foundations of Mathematics, Pre-calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, MATH 072, or MATH 076) with a grade of C or better. Successful completion of a UFV trades math entrance exam. Note: Students who have not been in any schooling for more than three years are strongly advised to take the recommended mathematics assessment test to determine level of preparedness. The assessment test may identify areas that require strengthening to optimize the opportunities for program success. In most cases, upgrading can be taken simultaneously with the program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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