Telecommunications Systems Technician (Radio Systems Option)
Diploma
24 months
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$154
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$19,363
Domestic tuition: CA$6,518
Program overview
As a student in the program you will learn:
The theory and standards associated with radio frequency (RF) communication and transmission systems
The theory and standards associated with video display and distribution, cellular communication systems, navigation systems and satellite communications
To evaluate the performance of and troubleshoot RF communication systems
To install, configure, test and document data communication systems, navigation systems and LANs
To bench test, isolate faults and repair RF equipment
To calibrate, use and maintain industry
Standard test equipment high-reliability soldering
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- PTE
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
English 12 (50%) or Communications 12 (67%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (50%) from a recognized institution or BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment (for applicants who have two years of education in an English-speaking country only)
Or one of the following:
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 82
PTE 52
Math: one of the following:
Any Math 11 or
BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment
Career opportunities
The job market for telecommunications technicians is strong. As a graduate of the Telecommunications Systems Technician, Radio Systems Option program, you will have opportunities with large and small companies in a variety of roles.
Campus location
Burnaby
,
Canada
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