Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Area of Study
Technologies & Engineering
Study options
Full-time
Work experience
None
Open to International
No
Length
8 months
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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.
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.
Tuition and fees
Estimated tuition fees
Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023
Mechanical Engineering Technology Access, Certificate
$4,156* (domestic)
*Figure is approximate. Tuition estimate is for the entire program. Tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
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.
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.
Missing admission requirements?
Take an assessment or upgrade with us.
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.
Faculty/staff profile
Ross Lyle
Chair, Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.
Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
Mechanical Engineering Technology Department
Campus location
Camosun College Interurban
Technologies Centre
4461 Interurban Road
Victoria BC V9E 2C1
Location link