Course details
This career development course provides graduates from selected BCIT programs the opportunity to further develop their practical 'hands-on' workshop skills while creating approved projects. Projects must be approved by the instructor to ensure that they are safe and achievable using available resources. Students must supply all materials. Extra fees may apply if projects require sizeable amounts of consumables. Students will have access to Manual Mills, Manual Lathes, Drill Presses, Bandsaws, Grinders and Sanders, Sheetmetal Punches, Formers and Shears, Benders and Notchers, Arbor Presses, Forge, Welders, Plasma Cutters, Waterjet Cutter, Table Saw, Edge Router, Plastic Heat Formers, Composites Layup, Laser Cutter, 3-D Printer, Sandblaster, and Powder Coater.
Prerequisite(s)
- BCIT Diploma of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics, or Technology Teacher Education AND approved project proposal.
Credits
0.0
Cost
$478.09
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of MECH 0106 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 46672
Duration
Sat Oct 14 - Sat Nov 25 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 46672
- $478.09
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 - Nov 25 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$478.09
Important information
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No class on November 11th (Remembrance Day). Safety Equipment needed: CSA approved (green triangle) safety footwear, CSA approved eye protection, other activity-related PPE as required. Additional information including how to register is available from course organizer Chris Townsend (ctownsend@bcit.ca) BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Safely use a variety of workshop tools and equipment.
- Create projects from various materials using a wide range of workshop tools and equipment.
- Work with increased proficiency in a workshop environment.
Effective as of Fall 2019
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