Mechanical Engineering Technology Access, Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

None

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Area of study

Technologies & Engineering

Length

8 months

Tuition grants

Different grant funds are accessible to students fitting a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, having dependents, permanent disability status, and/or low- or middle-income.

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Access Engineering

Upgrade or refresh your math and communication skills, while taking courses that transfer to the Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma or Engineering Graphics Technician certificate programs.

Start in September

Many people want to get into a particular program but need some upgrading to meet admission requirements. This Access Program allows you to upgrade your math, physics and English skills while taking courses in mechanical systems and architectural design.

Advance your studies

After completing the program, you'll receive a certificate and will also have a guaranteed seat in the next intake of the Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma or Engineering Graphics Technician certificate programs.

Mechanical Engineering Technology students works with a large laser.

Meet Lacey

Mechanical Engineering Technology student Lacey Reay began her Camosun journey in an Access program. Read about Lacey’s contribution to the new design of the torch for the B.C. Summer and Winter Games.

"There are so many people at Camosun who want you to succeed!"
- Lacey Reay, Mechanical Engineering Technology program

Program outline

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

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Access, Certificate

$4,156 (domestic)

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

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

Curriculum & courses

Admission requirements

Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September intake.

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.

Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

One of:

C in English 10
C in English 10 Camosun Alternative

And one of:

B in Principles of Math 10 or Foundations of Math & Pre-calculus 10
C in Principles of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11
C in MATH 073
C in MATH 137
B in MATH 053
B in MATH 072
B in MATH 135

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

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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 lyle@camosun.ca.

Ross Lyle

Chair, Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

Ross is one of the original faculty members in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Camosun College, joining the department in the summer of 1985. ...

Learn more

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Academic Calendar

Contact information

Mechanical Engineering Technology Department

Camosun College Interurban
Technologies Centre
4461 Interurban Road
Victoria BC V9E 2C1

Interurban Campus

250-370-4511

lyle@camosun.ca

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Domestic students