Power and Process Engineering

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Power and Process Engineering Diploma program at BCIT, applicants must meet the following entrance requirements:

• English Language Proficiency: English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent.
• Physics: Physics 11 (67%).
• Mathematics: One of the following:
  • Pre-Calculus 11 (67%)
  • Pre-Calculus 12 (50%)
  • Foundations of Math 12 (67%)
  • Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses.

For international students, this program is available, and a valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program. Additionally, students are responsible for meeting all Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements. Final PGWP approval is at the discretion of IRCC.

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It is recommended that applicants have a good command of oral and written English, sufficient physical strength and stamina, good hearing and eyesight, normal color vision, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination. Previous power plant experience and related training are considered assets.

If you have any questions regarding the entrance requirements or the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support.

Language Requirements

At LOA Portal, we understand that demonstrating English proficiency is essential for your success in the Power and Process Engineering Diploma program. For this program, the English language proficiency requirements fall under Category 2. Below are the accepted assessments and their corresponding scores:

• English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course: 67%
• BCIT English Competency Assessment:
  • COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment: 70%
• COMM 1009 – Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions and Process Descriptions: 67%
• COMM 1106 – Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component): 67%
• 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: 70%
• COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT: 67%
• BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 International Student Entry Program (ISEP): 60%
• Articulated EAP courses: 70% or B
• 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities, or Social Sciences from an English-speaking institution: 67%
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: 70 overall band score with no component below 60
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Note: IELTS Academic only): Overall score 6.5, No band less than 5.5
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score 60, No skill score less than 60
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT): Overall score 86, No section score less than 20

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.