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Computer and Engineering Technician Access, Certificate

Start your education in computing and engineering

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Computer Engineering Tech Acc

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

None

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

No

Length

4 months

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Building the world around you

Start in September!This Access program is for those who don't yet have the requirements to enter ourCybersecurity and Network Support Technician,Information and Computer Systems Technician, Interactive Media Developer Technician, orEngineering Graphics TechnicianDz.

Want more information?

Our next in person info session is March 28 at 6pm.

Join us at the Interurban campus in the Technology building, room 173.

Questions, email the department Chair, James van Oort at vanoort@camosun.ca

Check out our information package

Upgrade your math and English skills and take courses in technical communication, computing, and technology studies that you'll need for your next step. In one semester, you can earn a certificate and priority seating into three of Camosun's technician programs.

What you'll learn

Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.

Courses

Year One

Academic Term One

All of:

  • TEAC 105-Explorations in Technology
  • LRNS 102-Learning Skills
  • MATH 139-Algebra,Triangle Trigonometry, & Geometry
  • ENGL 130-Preparatory Technical Writing
  • COMP 156-Computer Concepts

Program outline

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Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Computer and Engineering Technician Access, Certificate

$1,691 (domestic)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission requirements

Oneof:

  • C in English 10
  • C in English 10 Camosun Alternative

And one of:

  • B in Principles of Math 10 or Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10
  • C in Principles of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11
  • B in MATH 053
  • B inMATH 072
  • B in MATH 075
  • C in MATH 073
  • C in MATH 077

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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Missing admission requirements?

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Need help applying?

Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.

Contact us

If you have admissions questions contact us today!

If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your technology classes contactschaerer@camosun.ca.

Faculty/staff profile

Saryta Schaerer

Saryta Schaerer

Chair, Computer Science Department

schaerer@camosun.ca
250-370-4451
TEC 239

Computer Engineering Tech Acc

Learn more

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.

Contact information

Electronics and Computer Engineering

Campus location

Technologies building (TEC) 169

Location link

Interurban campus

250-370-4451

vanoort@camosun.ca


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