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The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinist Technician Diploma is a two-year cooperative education training in manual and CNC machining. Training is designed for high-school graduates and tradespersons who wish to upgrade their skills in the operation, IG coding, conventional and CAD/CAM programming of CNC equipment. After completing the CNC Machinist Technician program, you'll have the option to complete an apprenticeship in the machinist trade. 

CNC Machinist Technician: Diploma of Trades Training

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Applicants must meet all  and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. When available intakes are full, qualified applicants are wait-listed.

Applicants must meet all  prior to applying to this program. If you are uncertain or don’t meet the requirements we strongly recommend you complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
English Studies 12 (50%) or
English First Peoples 12 (50%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (50%) from a recognized institution or
BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment (for applicants who have two years of education in an English-speaking country only)



Math: one of the following:
Pre-Calculus 11 (50%) or
Foundations of Math 11 (50%) or
Workplace Math 11 (50%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment

Academic Admission Requirement



Applicants should have:

Good command of oral and written English
Sufficient physical strength and stamina to meet the demands of the work, good hearing, good eyesight, normal colour vision, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
Good theoretical and practical mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude

Potential students with medical or physical difficulties should contact Accessibility Services to arrange an interview (telephone interview if out of town) with the institute's rehabilitation specialist at 604-451-6963.

Trades Discovery
The Trades Discovery General and Trades Discovery for Women are full-time programs designed to prepare participants to successfully enter and complete a Trades Training program.

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Applications are accepted throughout the year.
This program is not available to international students. 

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