Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Renewable Energy Electrical Systems Installation and Maintenance (REESIM) is needed because technological advances that have been made in the area of electrical installations for renewable energy are currently being implemented at a practical level.
The fact that renewable energy sources must be brought into the post-secondary training system as quickly as possible is undisputed. The most essential ingredient is a trained workforce that can perform the tasks necessary to install, commission, repair, and maintain the particular equipment associated with the technology involved.
The program appeals to learners who enjoy change and adapting to new technology and want to seize the opportunity to take positive action to ensure an improved future environment. This program emphasizes hands-on, practical training, using equipment typically encountered in the renewable energy industry. Some topics that will be covered in the program are the following; wind turbine, solar power, photovoltaic, geothermal, renewable electrical systems, and hydrogen power.
Missed an info session?
If you have missed a REESIM information session, you can watch the full video.
Note: This information session was held July 20, 2016 and topics discussed in this session are subject to change without notice.
Entrance Requirements
The program allows students to take courses ACIM 5010 and 5020 for general interest without formal admission.
Application processing
This program is open to applications beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space remains.
Step 1: Pre-entry assessment
Applicants are required to complete the Pre-Entry Assessment form [PDF] to review their work experience and how they meet the entrance requirements.
Applicants that do not meet all entrance requirements may receive a study plan indicating required pre-entry courses.
The completed assessment form can be emailed to BCIT_REESIM@bcit.ca.
You can apply if you have had the assessment and have completed any necessary pre-entry courses. A completed Pre-Entry Assessment form from the program area must be uploaded to complete your application.
Step 2: Meet the following entrance requirements
- 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
- Entry options: one of the following:
- Option 1: Interprovincial Red Seal qualified electrician or
- Option 2: Electrical engineering practitioner with BC Safety Authority Field Safety Representative (FSR) Class A or B
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.
*The English Trades Entry Assessment is limited to applicants who have two years of education in an English speaking country.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who currently have a valid status in Canada.
Study permit: A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT email addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We will send you an email when a new message is posted. It is important to watch for these emails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Program matrix
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| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACIM 5010 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3.0 | |
| ACIM 5020 | Elements of Drafting and Renewable Energy Systems | 3.0 | |
| ACIM 5030 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces in Manufacturing | 3.0 | |
| ACIM 5040 | Variable Frequency Drives and Servos | 3.0 | |
| REES 6010 | Installation and Maintenance of Wind Turbine Systems | 3.0 | |
| REES 6020 | Installation of Geothermal & Solar Thermal Renewable Energy Systems | 3.0 | |
| REES 6030 | Installation of Photovoltaic Systems | 3.0 | |
| REES 6040 | Energy Storage and Fuel Cells | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 24.0 | ||
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
The maximum time to complete this program is seven years.Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Graduating & Jobs
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
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