- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
Domestic fees
$510.57
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MECH 0106 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 46672
Dates
Oct 18 - Nov 22 Loading
- CRN 46672
- $510.57 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18 - Nov 22 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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). For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Franziska Sattler-Morrison at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a 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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.