Advanced College Certificate - Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance (Flexible Credential)

The Advanced Certificate in Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance (ACIM) will build upon the knowledge and skills evolved during an electrician apprenticeship or an engineer’s practical training and experience. The increasing complexity of industrial automated control systems demands installation and maintenance people who are computer literate and who can communicate with co-workers who will often be, like themselves, working across disciplines. ACIM program graduates will be charged with doing installations and given considerable responsibility in the set-up and maintenance of industry-recognized equipment. The program will be offered part-time, with the following time split: • 50% lab and BCIT site activities • 40% classroom • 10% online, including troubleshooting simulator access, D2L quizzes and assignments, remote BCIT lab access, and research.

The program will incorporate a blend of traditional face-to-face instruction, problem-based learning, collaborative learning, and individual hands-on practical project assignments, as well as a strong laboratory component to foster experiential learning. Students in the program will be exposed to a very wide range of up-to-date equipment at BCIT. Please note: Flexible Credential programs are part-time however enrollment in these programs does not affect PGWP eligibility.