Technology Entry (TE)

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“The Tech Entry program was the fastest path into a nationally accredited civil engineering program, as my prerequisites were outdated. The variety of pre-set STEM classes packed into a single semester really prepared me for BCIT in terms of both content and workload.”

Spencer Behn

“Technology Entry was a good starting point for me. I had relatively no post-secondary education. Tech Entry taught me basic study skills, especially how to study for tests.”

Ian Rodriguez

Overview

Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of The Technology Entry Program is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid

The Technology Entry (TE) program is a 15-week, full-time day school program that offers a broad introduction to post-secondary education in a focused and welcoming atmosphere.

TE provides solid academic preparation to help you meet BCIT Technology program entry requirements in core areas such as communication, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. An introductory course in computer applications, a learning skills seminar, and an overview of technology options and related careers, round out the traditional academic subjects.

TE is also suitable for those who need B.C. educational equivalents to supplement credentials earned in other school systems.

Some programs have prerequisite requirements not offered by the TE program, such as biology courses. Please check the BCIT website for individual program prerequisites, entrance requirements, and timelines.

Entrance Requirements

Application processing

This program is open to applications beginning:

October 1st* for the Fall (September intake)
October 1st* for the Winter (January intake)

Entrance requirements

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. Applications are considered for a specific intake.

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- Composition 11 (50%) or
- Creative Writing 11 (50%) or
- Literary Studies 11 (50%) or
- New Media 11 (50%)
- Spoken Language 11 (50%) or
- English First Peoples 11 (50%) or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (50%) from a recognized institution
Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (73%) or
- Acceptable equivalent high school course or
- BCIT math competency testing

Chemistry and Physics Technology Entry (TE) course offerings:

All TE students are required to take both chemistry and physics. Your follow up program choice, TE term and science prerequisites will determine your TE science course grade level:

Fall term (September intake): Only grade 11 level chemistry and physics are offered. The grade 11 level science courses do not require additional science entrance requirements.
Winter term (January intake): Both grade 11 and grade 12 level chemistry and physics are offered. Applicants requiring grade 12 level chemistry and physics courses must meet the following additional entrance requirements:
- Chemistry 11 (60%)
- Physics 11 (60%)

Note: Applicants to the Technology Entry program should be aware of their desired follow-up program's science prerequisites and choose to register in either grade 11 or grade 12 level physics and chemistry accordingly. There is also an option to combine grade 11 chemistry (CHEM 0011) and grade 12 physics (PHYS 0312). Space is extremely limited in the grade 12 science stream. It is strongly recommended that applicants requiring Physics 12 and/or Chemistry 12 apply as early as possible to the January intake.

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Advanced placement

Re-admission Requirements

Re-admitted students are expected to re-take all TE courses without exception.

Acceptance is based on seat availability; re-admission applicants may be wait-listed. Wait-listed applicants are not guaranteed a seat.
Applications are intake-specific, with the following deadline dates:
- May 15th for the Fall (September) intake
- September 30th for the Winter (January) intake

Apply to program

To submit your application:

Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.

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Scheduled Intakes

September and January each year

myCommunication

Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.

You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.

Costs & Supplies

Tuition fees

Please see the Full-Time Tuition & Fees pages for tuition fee amounts:

Books & supplies

$725 (general estimated cost of textbooks and supplies, subject to change)

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Courses

Statement of Completion

Upon completion of the TE courses, students may request a Statement of Completion from the program head.

Class hours

Regular course hours are 0830-1730, Monday through Friday.

Program matrix

Required Courses:
	COMM 0007	Introductory Communication for Technology Entry As students preparing to enter Technology programs at BCIT, you can look forward to a rewarding but demanding two years of study followed by a prosperous and challenging career. The goal of this course is to prepare you for success at BCIT: to give you the writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills you will need to enter a full-time program at BCIT. Technology Entry [TE] students who pass COMM 0007 with at least 70% meet BCIT’s minimum oral language skill requirement. TE students continuing to follow up programs that require higher oral language requirements need to complete appropriate oral language assessments prior to that program’s acceptance. Prerequisite(s):** No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline
	COMM 0016	Communication with ELT As part of the Technology Entry program, this course provides additional tutorial support to strengthen communication skills covered in COMM 0007. The course covers topics in communication which are challenging to "English as an additional language" students, as well as those with weaker English language skills. Topics include identifying reader and purpose, putting the main idea first, using appropriate tone, revising/editing skills, and giving oral reports. This course must be taken concurrently with COMM 0007, Introductory Communication for Technology Entry. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline
	MATH 0005	Technical Mathematics The course covers those topics in technical mathematics which are important for success in BCIT Engineering and Health programs with Mathematics 12 as a prerequisite. Topics include algebraic operations, simple equations, ratios, basic geometry, quadratic equations, logarithms, graphs, linear equations and trigonometry. Meets Principles of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 requirements for BCIT Engineering Technology, Health Science or Computer Systems Technology programs. This course is equivalent to MATH 0001 which is offered through Part-time Studies. Prerequisite(s):** No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline
	MATH 0014	Technical Mathematics Support As part of the Technology Entry program, this course provides additional tutorial support to strengthen core mathematics used in Math 0005 and technical mathematics courses. Topics include algebraic operations, simple equations, ratios, basic geometry, quadratic equations, logarithms, graphs, linear equations and trigonometry. Math 0014 is taken concurrently with MATH 0005 - Introduction to Technical Mathematics. Prerequisite(s): MATH 0005^† (^† may be taken concurrently) course outline
	NTRY 0107	Basic Computer Applications This course uses computer lab time and online learning (utilizing task-oriented assessment software) to give students an understanding of basic computer terminology, hardware components and software applications used in their technology. Practical exercises using the Microsoft Office Suite focus on file management, word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and World Wide Web access. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline
	NTRY 0301	Skills for Success Study skills and learning techniques are aspects that can be transferred to your future career. You will have the opportunity to assess your learning style and be introduced to strategies through practice (e.g. time management, exam preparation, note-taking, reading) that will aid you in your studies. A discussion of student success will include topics such as responsibilities in the classroom and student professionalism Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline
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	CHEM 0011	Introductory Applied Chemistry* This is an introductory chemistry course at the grade 11 level. The topics covered are: atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, formula writing and nomenclature, balancing equations and stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline
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	CHEM 0012	Introductory Applied Chemistry 2 This course is equivalent to Chemistry 12. This is a physical chemistry course concentrating on reaction kinetics, dynamic equilibrium, solubility equilibria, acids, bases and salts and oxidation-reduction. The laboratories will illustrate and reinforce topics covered the lectures. Prerequisite(s):** No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline
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	PHYS 0311	Technology Entry Physics 1* Meets the Physics 11 entrance requirement for BCIT programs with this requirement. This course is offered as an integral part of the Technology Entry program and is integrated with all other academic courses in this program. It is designed for those who have never taken a physics course in high school or elsewhere. Topics have been chosen to best meet the needs of BCIT programs in a variety of areas. It offers, at an introductory level, physics content and concepts related to mechanics (kinematics and dynamics), heat and electricity. Problem solving is stressed in lectures and proper data collection and report writing methodology is emphasized in the accompanying laboratory activities. Prerequisite(s): MATH 0007 course outline
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	PHYS 0312	Technology Entry Physics 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL BEFORE REGISTERING This course will be delivered online via Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca), therefore a computer with internet access is required. A detailed course schedule will be provided as a guide, however students may attend synchronously or asynchronously. Lab exercises have been designed for completion at home using common household items. Students may need to purchase some low-cost supplies (e.g. a balloon), but the total cost will not exceed approximately $10. A free electronic textbook will be provided. Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion of this course. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion, your account will be adjusted within 2 business days after registration. ANCILLARY fees associated with registration in this course WILL BE CHARGED to ALL students and MUST BE PAID BY ALL STUDENTS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION - students need to log into their my.bcit.ca account to make payment. THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE. Non-payment at the time of registration will result in the student being dropped from the course without prior notice therefore it is the STUDENT's responsibility to ensure this payment is made. Any student who withdraws from the course AFTER it has begun will not be permitted to re-register and re-join the learning activities this pts term. Prerequisite(s):** Physics 11 or equivalent course outline
* Grade 11 level ** Grade 12 level

Choice of chemistry and physics courses depends on the follow up program chosen by TE students. Grade 12 level science courses are not offered in the September intake of TE. Students preparing for the following programs must therefore register for the January intake:

Chemical and Environmental Technology
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Transfer credit

Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.

Program Details

Technology Entry students attend lectures and labs in traditional classrooms, laboratory and computer-intensive environments. Emphasis is placed on both academic concept development and hands-on, lab-based activities. Students work individually, with partners and in teams.

Tech Day: This event enables students to experience classes and network in their follow-up technology program. In a small group setting they meet with various program representatives and get critical questions related to short and long term expectations answered. Information obtained is used to complete assignments in TE courses. The knowledge gained on Tech Day serves to reinforce program choice and is a learning opportunity/reality check for all who participate.

Students always say the best part of the day is meeting with their prospective program head, attending classes with expert faculty and/or talking with their currently enrolled peers.

Examples of programs students apply to include:

Architectural & Building Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Environmental Technology
Civil Engineering
Computer Information Technology
Computer Systems Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Food Technology
Industrial Network Cybersecurity
Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology
Medical Laboratory Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics & Robotics
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Occupational Health and Safety

Note: Students upgrading in January term may be too late for fall entry in some programs, and may only be able to secure waitlist spots even if qualified.

Program length

15 weeks, full-time

Program delivery

Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.

Program location

Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC

Contact Us

Program Head

Jennifer Wolf

Program Assistant

Leesa Watt

For more information on the application process, visit Admission & Registration.

Questions or comments?

Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.