University of the Fraser Valley

Overview

The Automation and Robotics Technician Graduate Diploma at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) provides students with essential skills to design, maintain, calibrate, and integrate automation and control systems. This program equips graduates for diverse roles in various sectors, including manufacturing, industrial automation, agricultural technology, and energy industries.

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured to blend theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Core courses may cover:

• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• Statistics for Electronics
• Control Systems & Sensors
• Automation & Robotics Project

The Automation & Robotics Project serves as a capstone experience, allowing students to apply their learning and demonstrate competence in real-world automation and control challenges.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants typically need to have:

• A completed Electronics Technician certificate or an equivalent qualification, subject to approval by the Electronics department.
• Additional relevant post-secondary education, such as courses in pre-electrical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics, which may be assessed based on transcripts.
• Alternatively, relevant training experience and documented workplace hours in a related field may also be considered.

For English language proficiency, applicants may need to meet minimum requirements, such as:

• IELTS: 6.5 (overall)
• TOEFL iBT: 88 (overall)
• PTE Academic: 61 (overall)
• Duolingo English Test: 110 (overall)

Documentation typically required includes academic transcripts, proof of prerequisite credentials, English language test results (if applicable), and any additional documents requested by UFV.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Automation and Robotics Technician program can pursue various career opportunities in sectors that are increasingly reliant on automated and robotic systems. Potential roles may include:

• Automation Technician
• Robotics Technician
• Control Systems Engineer
• Industrial Automation Specialist
• Systems Integrator

Additionally, graduates may be eligible to apply for a Canadian work permit upon completion of their studies, contingent on meeting the requirements set by Canada's immigration programs.