Overview
Start your career with the specialty diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Manufacturing option. This program provides its graduates with the necessary knowledge to embark on a rewarding career in mechanical manufacturing.
About the program
The Mechanical Manufacturing option is one of the three options in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is a two-year program designed to provide graduates with a solid understanding of the principles of mechanical engineering and to develop problem-solving skills. Following the completion of a common first year, students select one of four areas of specialization. All students in the program receive training in engineering design, computer applications, computer aided design (CAD), manufacturing processes, communications, materials science and applied mathematics in addition to their selected specialty courses.
For more information about first year and option selection, please see the Mechanical Engineering main page here.
Who it’s for
If you’re looking for a rewarding, dynamic and cutting-edge career that combines using your mind and hands, making things, and seeing your ideas realized as real, useful things, manufacturing technology may be the perfect fit for you.
One of the most rewarding aspects of a career in manufacturing technology is the ability to see the tangible results of your work. Manufacturing technologists play a critical role in bringing innovative products to market. This requires not only technical expertise but also creativity and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.
What grads can do
Manufacturing technologists are employed in a broad range of industries locally, including aerospace, clean energy, submarines, and bicycles. The demand for skilled manufacturing technologists is very high, and is only expected to grow. Our graduates work in a wide variety of roles, such as computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), CNC machining, product design, composites, prototyping, 3D printing, quality control, technical sales, and management.
- Next up Entrance Requirements
Entrance Requirements
Find out more about getting started in the program!
If the Mechanical Manufacturing program interests you, review the entrance requirements. If you have questions regarding the entrance requirements and equivalents, please contact Program Advising.
If you qualify, you may want to attend an information session or spend-a-day exploring the program. You’ll meet students and instructors and get a hands-on feel for what the program is about.
Application processing
Open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
- Physics 11 (73%)
- Chemistry 11 (67%)
- Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 12 (73%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses
Continuation requirements
The Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma and the Mechanical Engineering degree share a common first year. Near the end of first year, students rank their preferences for the next year(s) of the program:
- Diploma (one additional year) options are:
- Mechanical Design
- Mechanical Manufacturing
- Mechanical Systems
- Degree (three additional years)
- Bachelor of Engineering
The number of positions in the degree and in each of the diploma options is limited. When demand exceeds capacity, entry is competitive and based on GPA in the first year of the program. See each program page for additional requirements.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Apply to program
All applicants should apply to Mechanical Engineering Technology, Diploma (Levels 1 – 4).
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.
Apply Now
Scheduled Intakes
September each year.
Technology entry
The Technology Entry (TE) program is a full-time, day school program which provides academic upgrading to students wishing to enroll in Computing, Engineering, Electronic, and Health Sciences programs at BCIT.
The TE program provides courses in chemistry, communication, mathematics, and physics that meet program prerequisites for selected programs at BCIT. The TE program also includes an introductory course in computer applications and a learning skills course. The program is supportive to those who require English-language training.
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.
- Go back Overview
- Next up Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement
Conditions
You may be eligible to apply to an advanced level of the program through either re-admission or direct entry. Please note that applications are considered based on:
- Complete applications: you must show proof that you have completed (or are registered in) all requirements to be considered.
- Competitive entry: if the number of applicants exceeds available seats, BCIT will accept those deemed to have the best opportunity for success.
- Seat availability: confirmation may not be available until approximately one week before the term begins.
Re-admission
You may apply for re-admission if you:
- Have completed part of this program at BCIT but discontinued without finishing
- Have completed one option of the diploma program and want to complete a second diploma option or the degree
Submit the Technology Re-admission Form [PDF] with your application.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. However, to be considered for the September entry of the degree program, you must submit your application by April 15.
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
Direct entry
You can apply for direct entry if you:
- are a new applicant to this program but already completed an equivalent part of it at BCIT or elsewhere and
- want to apply to an advanced level.
BCIT accepts complete applications from:
- February 1st* to October 31st* for level 2 (January start)
- October 1st* to March 31st* for level 3 (September start)
*or next business day
Submit the following with your online application:
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements
- Course-by-Course Self-Assessment Form [PDF] showing that you have completed (or are registered in) all level 1 courses (applicants to level 2 or 3) and all level 2 course (applicants to level 3 only) or equivalents*
- Official transcripts and course outlines for all previous education
Applicants who completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, United States, 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. - Resume, outlining previous education and work experience
*Details provided for equivalent courses must outline course descriptions, learning outcomes, and topics covered. Generally, to qualify for credit, the equivalent course(s) must have been completed within five years with a minimum of 65%, and have 80% or more commonality in the topics covered at a level that is comparable or higher. If relevant education was completed more than five years prior, substantial related work experience is required.
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
Direct entry FAQs
- When should I apply?
- What if I don’t receive credit for all courses in the preceding term?
- Can I appeal the assessment of equivalency?
- What will happen if I cannot complete all required courses before the term starts?
- When will I be accepted?
- What do I do if I have already completed a level 2 or 3 course?
- When will I get my timetable?
- When can I buy my books?
It is recommended that you apply when you have met all of the entrance requirements. If you are currently registered in a course(s), please indicate this on the self-assessment form.
The program may suggest BCIT flexible learning (part-time studies) courses that need to be completed prior to term start. In some circumstances, the program may identify courses that can be taken concurrently. Most students are required to make up one or more courses.
You may appeal in writing. Be prepared to supply addition information or clarification to your original submission. You have 10 days to accept or appeal (in writing) the ‘Second Assessment’ that you receive by email.
All courses must be completed prior to term start unless the program has identified a course that can be taken concurrently or that can be deferred until a later term.
Once your application has been assessed and has been approved for direct entry, a seat must become available in the program you have selected. The Admissions department must wait until the current students obtain their final grades in either December, May, or August to determine how many seats will become available for direct entry applicants.
If you have already completed a course either at another institution or through part-time studies at BCIT, you must apply for course credit/exemption as soon as you have been accepted to the program. You should attend classes until you receive formal written notice that you have been granted course credit. Please note that this will not reduce your tuition fees.
Print your timetable one day prior to class start by logging into my.bcit.ca and going to Student Self-Service. You must be registered in your courses in order to access this feature.
It is recommended that you wait until the first week of classes before buying textbooks. Your instructors will tell you which books to buy.
To register for a Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) course, visit Register for Flexible Learning courses or contact Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Still have questions? Review the Admissions FAQ or contact Program Advising.
- Go back Entrance Requirements
- Next up Costs & Supplies
Costs & Supplies
Find out how much you will need to complete your diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing!
The information below will help you determine the cost of taking the program and assist you in developing a budget for your two years of study. If you have concerns about being able to afford the program, please visit Financial Aid to learn how you may benefit from financial assistance.
Tuition fees
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
For more information on full-time tuition and fees, visit:
Books & supplies
Level 1: $680; Level 2: $280; Level 3: $360; Level 4: $180
(general estimated cost as of 2020, and subject to change)
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
- Go back Advanced Placement
- Next up Courses
Courses
Program matrix
Level 1 (15 weeks) |
Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
Common Core: Levels 1 and 2 are common to all Mechanical Engineering options. |
|||
CHSC 1105 | Engineering Materials 1 | 4.0 | |
COMM 1169 | Technical Communication 1 for Mechanical Engineering | 3.0 | |
MATH 1491 | Basic Technical Mathematics for Mechanical | 5.0 | |
MECH 1001 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | 1.5 | |
MECH 1102 | Engineering Graphics 1 | 6.0 | |
MECH 1141 | Statics | 4.0 | |
MECH 1171 | Computer Applications and Programming | 4.0 | |
Level 2 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
CHSC 2205 | Engineering Materials 2 | 5.5 | |
MATH 2491 | Calculus for Mechanical | 6.5 | |
MECH 1210 | Manufacturing Processes | 5.5 | |
MECH 2202 | Engineering Graphics 2 | 6.5 | |
MECH 2240 | Strength of Materials | 5.5 | |
MECH 2241 | Dynamics | 5.5 | |
PHYS 2149 | Physics for Mechanical | 5.5 | |
Level 3 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
ELEX 2845 | Electrical Equipment | 4.0 | |
MANU 3310 | Material Removal Processes | 5.0 | |
MANU 3312 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 5.0 | |
MANU 3314 | Tool Design | 4.0 | |
MANU 3317 | Plastics Manufacturing | 4.0 | |
OPMT 1411 | Production Engineering Management | 5.0 | |
Level 4 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
COMM 2269 | Technical Communication 2 for Mechanical Engineering | 4.0 | |
MANU 3410 | Metrology* | 4.0 | |
MANU 4415 | Process Planning & CNC Programming | 5.5 | |
MANU 4420 | Material Joining Processes* | 4.0 | |
MANU 4440 | Thermofluids for Manufacturing | 2.5 | |
MANU 4490 | Manufacturing Projects | 4.0 | |
MATH 4491 | Statistical Quality Control | 5.5 | |
MECH 0460 | Ethics for Technologists | ||
MECH 4451 | Control Systems** | 2.5 | |
OPMT 1182 | Total Quality Management | 5.5 | |
* 15 weeks ** 10 weeks |
|||
Total Credits: | 132.5 |
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.
- Go back Costs & Supplies
- Next up Program Details
Program Details
Program length
Two years, full-time beginning in September each year.
Safety requirements
Your safety is our priority. Students will be required to use a variety of machinery and abide by safety requirements including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety footwear, safety eye and face protection, respiratory protection, protective clothing, and other protective equipment as required. To protect from entanglement, students will have to remove jewelry such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches and secure loose clothing and hair. Details will be covered in the program.Additional program options
Accreditation
Students may apply for student membership with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC). Graduates may apply to ASTTBC for registration as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT).
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Continue your education
Graduates of the diploma program have several options for completing a degree:
- The Mechanical Engineering program at BCIT reserves several positions for graduates of BCIT’s Mechanical Engineering diploma programs.
- The Engineering Bridge program at Camosun College enables students to complete their engineering degrees at the University of British Columbia or the University of Victoria.
- Lakehead University offers engineering degree completion opportunities for graduate engineering technologists.
- Go back Courses
- Next up Graduating & Jobs
Graduating & Jobs
Job opportunities
A wide variety of employment opportunities are available in designing and manufacturing equipment used in industries, such as energy production, transportation, forestry, wood processing, mining, electronics, plastic processing, and food production. The duties of a manufacturing technologist include production planning, tooling and product design and manufacturing, process automation, cost estimating and manufacturing management.
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
To view these results, you may need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
- Go back Program Details
- Next up Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Faculty
Mohammad Alemi, PhD, P.Eng.
Program Head, Mechanical Manufacturing
Tel: 604-456-8044
Email: malemi3@bcit.ca
Vahid Askari, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-431-4906
Email: vaskari@bcit.ca
Tayfun Aydin, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-432-8926
Email: Tayfun_Aydin@bcit.ca
Henry Chang, PhD, P.L.Eng
Faculty
Tel: 604-432-8923
Email: Henry_Chang@bcit.ca
Olivian Ciobanu, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-451-6831
Email: ociobanu@bcit.ca
Skai Edwards, MSc, P.Eng.
Program Head, Mechanical Systems
Tel: 604-432-8541
Email: skai_edwards@bcit.ca
Johan Fourie, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-453-4013
Email: Johan_Fourie@bcit.ca
Shervin Jannesar, PhD, P.Eng.
Program Head, Mechanical First Year
Tel: 604-456-1252
Email: sjannesar@bcit.ca
Lee McClelland, BASc
Faculty
Tel: 604-456-8032
Email: lee_mcclelland@bcit.ca
Koorosh Nikfetrat, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-451-6829
Email: Koorosh_Nikfetrat@bcit.ca
Cyrus Raoufi, PhD, P.Eng.
Program Head, Mechanical Design
Tel: 604-432-8331
Email: Cyrus_Raoufi@bcit.ca
Martin Strange, BEng, P.Eng.
Program Head, BEng, Mechanical Engineering
Tel: 604-432-8332
Email: mstrange@bcit.ca
David Stropky, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-451-6827
Email: David_Stropky@bcit.ca
Mehrzad Tabatabaian, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-456-1104
Email: Mehrzad_Tabatabaian@bcit.ca
Rageey Youssef, PhD, P.Eng.
Faculty
Tel: 604-432-8638
Email: Rageey_Youssef@bcit.ca
Assistant instructors
Ranbir Ajji, DiplT
Assistant Instructor
Tel: 604-432-8663
Email: ranbir_ajji@bcit.ca
Brian Ennis, BTech, MEd
Assistant Instructor
Tel: 604-451-6830
Email: Brian_Ennis@bcit.ca
Paul Lee, BEng
Assistant Instructor
Tel: 604-432-8755
Email: paul_lee@bcit.ca
Ali Mohammad-Vali, BEng, P.Eng.
Assistant Instructor
Tel: 604-432-8971
Email: ali_mohammad_vali@bcit.ca
Maejor Sidhu, MEng, P.Eng.
Assistant Instructor
Tel: 604-451-6708
Email: maejor_sidhu@bcit.ca
Technical staff
Christopher Townsend, DipIT
Technician
Tel: 604-451-6724
Email: ctownsend@bcit.ca
Staff
Jeanie Chan, P.Eng, MASc, BEMP
Associate Dean
Tel: 604-432-8280
Email: Jeanie_Chan@bcit.ca
Courtney Neish
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-432-8274
Email: Courtney_Neish@bcit.ca
Melissa Hart
Program Assistant
Tel: 604-451-6868
Email: Melissa_Hart@bcit.ca
Advisory committee
An advisory board of experts in this field, from some of B.C.’s top companies, helps us keep our program and courses up to date with the latest research and industry trends.
Erwin Bartz
Murray Latta Progressive Machine Inc.
Richard Crauford
Janox Fluid Power Ltd.
Ken Jensen
Wexxar Packaging Inc.
Todd Macey
Kadant Carmanah Inc.
Steve Pratt
Greenlane Renewables
- Go back Graduating & Jobs
- Next up Contact Us
Subscribe
Sign up to receive updates, invitations to events, and information about BCIT and your program.
We promise not to spam you, we won’t share your personal information, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
- Go Back Contact Us
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.