Overview
BCIT’s School of Transportation at the Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC) proposes the creation of an Industry Partnership Certificate (IPC) for advanced gas turbine overhaul through applied learning, to provide an agile and rapid response to economic recovery in the aviation gas turbine sector. Initially, the IPC will be established with MTU Maintenance Canada, one of the largest networks of companies overhauling gas turbine engines in the Lower Mainland, but partnerships in the sector will continue to be pursued by BCIT as a way to expand this type of educational provision.
The proposed IPC will be delivered at the industry partner’s worksite, in an accelerated format of 8 hours per day to model the typical industry work schedule, over the course of eight weeks. Graduates will earn a total of 19.5 credits.
Potential students include graduates of any Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician certificate program from a recognized institution in Canada, including the BCIT Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician Certificate.
Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) has recently provided a $9.3M grant to BCIT to support students with tuition-free enrolment into both the Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician certificate program and this proposed Industry Partnership Certificate. The grant also includes a weekly stipend and additional wrap-around student supports such as Early Assist, learning support (tutoring), and nutritional support through the BCIT Student Association. This funding has also enabled BCIT to purchase the tools, equipment and gas turbine engines to continue to offer this proposed program for the next few decades, as BCIT will retain ownership of these assets, which will be located at the ATC at BCIT and at MTU as required. Once the funding is exhausted, the traditional Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician Certificate program and the proposed IPC program will revert to full-fee-payer status.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).Entrance requirements
This program has a three-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
Graduates of the BCIT Certificate in Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician:
- You are exempt from the pre-entry assessment, English, math and industry partner requirements.
- Please proceed directly to the Apply to Program section and submit your application.
- When completing your application online, enter “BCIT Certificate in Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician” for the English, math and industry partner requirements.
Step 1: Pre-entry assessment
Applicants must complete a pre-entry assessment form to have their education, experience, and interest assessed by the program area. Submit your completed Pre-entry assessment form [PDF] to GasTurbineTech@bcit.ca. Once signed by the program area, please submit your pre-entry assessment form with your online application.
Step 2: Submit your application and meet the following entrance requirements
- English language proficiency: one of:
- 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
- Acceptable equivalent high school course or
- BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment
- Post-secondary education: one of the following:
- BCIT Certificate in Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician or
- Any other gas turbine technician certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada
Read more about how to meet BCIT’s entrance requirements
Step 3: Conditionally accepted applicants
If you meet the requirements and seats are available, Admissions will offer you conditional acceptance through myCommunication. You will be requested to submit proof of meeting the following industry partner requirements to gain full acceptance to the program:
- Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
- Criminal Record Check (CRC)
- Contact your local police department to obtain the appropriate forms - Letter for police department [PDF]
- Must be issued within one year of your application date
- The outcome of the CRC may influence your acceptability for this program
- Successful completion of a controlled goods eligibility assessment by the industry partner’s designated official
There are no bridging options for applicants.
Recommended for success
Strong academic success in the Aircraft Gas Turbine Technican Certificate.International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs
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
Upcoming intakes:
- January 2024
- June 2024
- January 2025
*Scheduled intakes are subject to change
For more information about upcoming intakes, please contact GasTurbineTech@bcit.ca.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
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For more information on full-time tuition fees, visit Full-Time Studies Tuition & Fees.
Funding for upcoming scheduled intakes is provided by the Government of Canada.
Books & supplies
Funding may be provided for upcoming intakes which includes the cost of books and supplies.Courses
Class hours
0700–1500Program matrix
| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AVGT 1200 | Safe Operation of Equipment | 1.5 | |
| AVGT 1210 | Engine Familiarization | 2.5 | |
| AVGT 2200 | Disassembly Techniques | 2.5 | |
| AVGT 2220 | Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Inspection | 5.5 | |
| AVGT 2230 | Advanced Precision Measuring | 2.5 | |
| AVGT 3200 | Assembly Techniques | 2.5 | |
| AVGT 3220 | Advanced Borescope Inspection | 2.5 | |
| Total Credits: | 19.5 | ||
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
8 weeksGrading
Minimum course passing grade is 70%.Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Aerospace Technology Campus3800 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC
MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd.
Boundary Bay Airport
Delta, BC
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