Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘E’ (Electronics)

Academic Requirements

For the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘E’ (Electronics) program, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must meet all entrance requirements prior to applying to this program. If you are uncertain or do not meet the requirements, it is strongly recommended to complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.
• English language proficiency: One of the following:
  • Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent or
  • BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment
• Math: One of the following:
  • Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or
  • Foundations of Math 11 (60%) or
  • Workplace Math 11 (60%) or
  • Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
  • BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment
• BCIT Mechanical Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment

Recommended for success:

• Completion of one of the following courses:
  • General Mechanics 11 or
  • Automotive Mechanics 11 or
  • Technical Education 11 or
  • Physics 11
• Good colour vision
• An interest in electronics, computers, and mechanics

International applicants: This program is available to international applicants. A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program.

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Language Requirements

To apply for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘E’ (Electronics) Diploma program, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. The following assessments are accepted for Category 3 Language Requirements:

• English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course - 50%
• BCIT English Competency Assessment:
  • COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment - 50%
• COMM 1009 – Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions and Process Descriptions - 50%
• BCIT Professional English Language Development (PELD):
  • COMM 0030 – Speaking and Listening Skills for EAL Students 2 and COMM 0005 – Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 - 50%
• COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT - 50%
• BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 - 50%
• BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 4 - 60%
• Articulated EAP courses - 50% or C
• 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities, or Social Sciences from an English-speaking institution - 50%
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test - 60 overall band score with no component below 50
• Cambridge Assessment English BCIT ISEP Online test (Cambridge Linguaskill) - B2 First or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with minimum overall score of 169
• Duolingo English Test - 105 overall, No integrated subscore less than 80
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall score 6.0, No band less than 5.0
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score 52, No skill score less than 50
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) - Overall score 82, No section score less than 19

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.