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Engineers tackle numerous modern-day challenges through innovative solutions. With an engineering background, you can bring any idea to life – whether it's simple keychains, advanced robots, or aircraft – by applying scientific and mathematical principles.
During the initial year of the two-year Diploma in Engineering and Fabrication Technologies, you'll cover the foundational academic coursework equivalent to the first year of a university engineering degree. The second year focuses on hands-on training in design and prototyping within our fabrication lab, utilizing professional-grade tools. These practical abilities will enhance your competitiveness for co-op opportunities if you pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering. You'll acquire hands-on experience building and coding robots, controlling mechanical systems with Raspberry Pi, and working with state-of-the-art fabrication tools like water jet and laser cutters.
British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate
Douglas College English Assessment
TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83
TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)
IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)
EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1
CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B
Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56