Camosun Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, and Computer Science programs. On the road to an iron ring.
Technology information sessions
Information sessions are held on the third Thursday of every month at the Interurban Campus in the Technologies Building, Room 175.
- April 17, 2025 | 6pm - 8pm
- May 15, 2025 | 6pm - 8pm
- Jun. 19, 2025 | 6pm - 8pm
Questions, email techinfo@camosun.ca
Engineering upgrading
Your path into Engineering and Technology
Eight-month programs to help you meet entry requirements and prepare for success in more advanced computer and engineering studies.
Civil Engineering Technology Access
Certificate - 8 months
Upgrade your Math, Physics and English skills while taking technical drawing, graphics and computing courses that you'll need for the Civil Engineering Technology program.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Access
Certificate - 8 months
Upgrade your Math, Physics and English skills and guarantee your seat in the next intake of the Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Graphics Technician programs.
Engineering Transfer
First Year Engineering, Certificate
Do your first year of Engineering studies at Camosun then transfer into year two of a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or Bachelor of Software Engineering (B.S.Eng.) at the University of Victoria.
Engineering Transfer
Certificate - 4 months With the Engineering Transfer program, you get an introduction to engineering mechanics and project design in addition to a solid foundation in first-year science and English. When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to enter into the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or Bachelor of Software Engineering (B.S.Eng.) at the University of Victoria (UVic). Or, you can apply for course-to-course transfer to engineering programs at other post-secondary institutions.
Civil Engineering
Two-year diploma
Everything around you in a city exists thanks to civil engineering! Learn how to plan, design, and maintain structures, public works and natural environments.
Civil Engineering Technology
Diploma - 2 years
Prepare for a career in structural design, municipal infrastructure and highway design, construction management, surveying and geomatic engineering, or geotechnical and materials testing.
Mechanical Engineering
Design, develop, build, and test
Gain hands-on skills for a career in design, drafting, or engineering. Learn AutoCAD, explore engineering graphics, or train in mechanical engineering technology. These programs prepare you for jobs in design, manufacturing, and engineering.
AutoCAD Graphics
Certificate - Develop practical, hands-on skills in the use and application of AutoCAD as a computer-aided design tool. 170-200 hours
Engineering Graphics Technician
Certificate - Take your passion for design and technology and help fulfill your dreams of working in design or blending computer technology with a creative career. 1 year
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Diploma - You'll be involved in the analysis, design, production, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical devices. 2 years
Electronics & Computer Engineering
Prepare for the future
Whether you're interested in electronics, renewable energy, electrical engineering, or cybersecurity, you'll gain the technical expertise needed to excel in your field. With a strong focus on applied learning, these programs open doors to job opportunities and further education, setting you up for success in rapidly growing industries.
Renewable Energy
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Diploma - 2.5 years
Learn about electronic circuits and systems and develop your analytical skills to prepare for a variety of careers associated with the electronics industry.
Marine & Industrial
Electrical Engineering Technology
Diploma - 2.5 years
Learn leading-edge topics with applied learning to enable you to design Electrical Engineering systems. This program is designed to prepare you for direct entry in the marine or industrial electrical sectors, or you can choose to further your education in engineering at UVIC.
Engineering Bridge Programs
Complete your degree at UVic or UBC
Camosun’s Engineering Bridge programs are for technology diploma grads who want to continue with third-year studies at UVic or UBC to finish an engineering degree.
Civil Engineering Bridge
Advanced Diploma/Bridge to UBC - Focuses on the design, construction and maintenance of our civil infrastructure. This covers a wide spectrum of areas, including water resources, transportation, structural, geotechnical, municipal, and construction. 8 months
Electrical or Computer Engineering Bridge
Advanced Diploma/Bridge to UVic - You’ll be trained in designing, developing, operating, maintaining and researching power distribution systems, automotive systems, communications systems, medical systems and a huge variety of electricity-dependent products and systems, ranging from tiny consumer products to alternative energy sources to huge hydroelectric dams. 8 months
Mechanical Engineering Bridge to UBC to UVic
Advanced Diploma/Bridge to UBC or UVic - You’ll design and build machines and other products, such as robots, spacecraft, automobiles, artificial limbs, amusement park rides, elevators, and manufacturing equipment. 8 months
Mining Engineering Bridge
Advanced Diploma/Bridge to UBC - Combines basic engineering subjects, topics in geology and essential courses in mining to prepare graduates to discover, evaluate and develop mineral deposits. 8 months
Technology pathways
Dive into the world of technology with a fully-funded technology sampler program for Indigenous peoples and women.