Camosun offers a variety of computer-focused and engineering technology programs, including certificates, diplomas, bridging to university and university transfer courses. Engineering Technology Access Programs Civil Engineering Technology AccessCertificate - 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.Computer and Engineering Technician AccessCertificate - 4 months Upgrade your Math and English skills and take courses in technical communication, computing, and technology studies to prepare for the Information and Computer Systems Technician, Computer Network Electronics Technician, and Engineering Graphics Technician programs. Mechanical Engineering Technology AccessCertificate - 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. Civil Engineering Civil Engineering TechnologyDiploma - 2 years Prepare yourself for a career in structural design, municipal infrastructure and highway design, construction management, surveying and geomatic engineering, or geotechnical and materials testing. Computer Science Information and Computer SystemsCertificate/Diploma - 1 or 2 years Programs to give you the foundational skills and knowledge you’ll need for a multitude of professional careers in the world of computing. The program starts with a nine month long Computer Systems Technician Certificate and progresses to the Computer Systems Technology Diploma. Interactive Media DeveloperCertificate/Diploma - 1 or 2 years If you are artistically and technologically minded, the Interactive Media Developer (IMD) program will prepare you for work in application, game or web development, graphic design, and user interaction. Electronics & Computer Engineering Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable EnergyDiploma - 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. Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & IndustrialDiploma - 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. Cybersecurity and Network Support TechnicianThis program has a practical career-oriented approach, that gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to be able to install, repair, secure and maintain computers, servers and computer networks. 1 yearCybersecurity & Network TechnologyDiploma - The demand for IT security professionals with skills to protect systems from attack continues to grow. Completing this diploma program will not only give you the skills to maintain computer and network systems but will give you the ability to design and configure these systems and optimize them to protect them from attack. 2 years Mechanical Engineering AutoCAD GraphicsCertificate - Develop practical, hands-on skills in the use and application of AutoCAD as a computer-aided design tool. 170-200 hoursEngineering Graphics TechnicianCertificate - 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 yearMechanical Engineering TechnologyDiploma - You'll be involved in the analysis, design, production, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical devices. 2 yearsCamosun’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. This is your next step to becoming a Professional Engineer.Civil Engineering BridgeAdvanced 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 monthsElectrical or Computer Engineering BridgeAdvanced 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 monthsMechanical Engineering Bridge to UBC to UVicAdvanced 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 monthsMining Engineering BridgeAdvanced 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 A top 50 research college Research Infosource ranks Camosun among Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges.Learn more