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The Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma is designed to build on the knowledge you gained in the Electronics Technician Certificate program at UFV or elsewhere. When you graduate from UFV's Automation and Robotics Technician program, you will have the skills and confidence to build, maintain, calibrate and integrate automation and control systems. You can apply your training in a wide variety of sectors including agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and the oil and gas industry.

Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma

University of the Fraser Valley

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Option A
 
1. Completion of VIU's Electronics Technician Common Core certificate, or equivalent by permission of the Automatic and Robotics Technician Advisory Committee.
 
2. Meet the Degree/Diploma Level English Language proficiency requirement
 
Option B
 
1. One of: 
 
    - Completion of relevant post-secondary education (such as pre-electrical engineering, electrical engineering or physics courses)
    - Training experience and documented workplace hours in a related discipline
 
2. Attend an interview with the Advisory Committee to assess the following:
 
    - Electronics theoretical knowledge of analog, digital, and microcontroller components.
    - Circuit analysis methods and skills.
    - Communication skills: ability to listen and articulate ideas.
    - Hands on demonstration of basic practical methods of troubleshooting, circuit construction, assembly, and soldering.
    - Personal and work commitments in relation to assuming the demands of an applied academic program of studies.
 
3. Meet the Degree/Diploma Level English Language proficiency requirement

Academic Admission Requirement

1. If English is not your first language, you may be required to successfully complete ELS Advanced Speaking/Listening, and Writing course sequence.

Admission Advice

Applications can be submitted after October 1 for entering the following September. Once applications are complete (online application and all required documents have been received), an application date is recorded. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
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University of the Fraser Valley

Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma

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