Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
4 months
Financial help
Building the world around you
Start in September! This Access program is for those who don't yet have the requirements to enter our Cybersecurity and Network Support Technician, Information and Computer Systems Technician, Interactive Media Developer Technician, or Engineering Graphics Technician programs.
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
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 myCamosun.
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
For more details, including course descriptions, please see the full program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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.
Admission requirements
One of: And one of:
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.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
Ready to get started?
Check our current program availability.
Missing admission requirements?
You may be able to take an assessment or upgrade with us.
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 contact schaerer@camosun.ca.
Faculty/staff profile
Saryta Schaerer
Chair, Computer Science Department
schaerer@camosun.ca
250-370-4451
TEC 239
Full bio
Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
Contact information
Electronics and Computer Engineering
Admissions questions: