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BCIT Engineering programs granted accreditation

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BCIT’s Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering received accreditation from the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). The CEAB was established by Engineers Canada to examine Canadian undergraduate engineering programs and accredit those that meet the profession’s high education standards. Graduates of accredited programs are considered to have the necessary academic qualifications to be licensed as professional engineers in Canada.  Click here for more information.

Heavy-duty transportation centre to focus on innovation and collaboration

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Government is providing $4.5 million to move heavy-duty transportation programs offered by BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Vancouver Community College (VCC) into a new Motive Power Centre. Motive power programs train heavy-duty mechanics, transport trailer mechanics, diesel mechanics, commercial transportation mechanics, railway conductors and forklift operators. Read more…..

PACE Report: Shutting the Tap on Leaky Condos

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Best practice guidelines and building codes to help resolve deficiencies in building design Dr. Fitsum Tariku, Canada Research Chair in Whole-Building Performance at BCIT, is developing tools that enable the design of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings that are durable, economical and healthy for their occupants. Tariku’s research will help to identify and resolve critical weaknesses in building systems, such as the “leaky condo” crisis. Download the pdf  BCIT Building Code Development

PACE Report: Food for Thought

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A Comparative Analysis Between Native BC & European Hawthorn Species Working with the West Kootenay Herb Grower’s Cooperative (WKHGC), BCIT’s Natural Health and Food Projects Research Group (NRG) is assessing the economic viability of native BC hawthorn species as a medicinal herb and to determine the feasibility of growing them locally, as an alternative crop. Download the pdf here BCIT BC vs European Hawthorn

BCIT welcomes new President Kathy Kinloch

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As BCIT approaches its 50th anniversary celebration, the BCIT Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Kinloch as president, effective January 2014. Kathy is a widely recognized educational leader and has served as president of Vancouver Community College (VCC) since 2010 where she oversaw a re-positioning of the college.   Read more…..

New partnership expands applied research opportunities for B.C. students

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In an effort to develop and build research capacity at both institutions, Vancouver Community College and BCIT have entered into an agreement centered on applied research and research services cooperation. This Memorandum of Understanding between VCC and BCIT will ensure increased opportunities and resources for both students, and faculty, to enter into research collaborations and exchanges, and will provide a platform for innovation, specifically in the fields of science and technology. “Over the last few years, VCC has been exploring … Continued

BCIT announces new Bachelor of Interior Design degree

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Aspiring interior designers now have a uniqu e way to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to practice their craft. A long-time provider of interior design education, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has added a Bachelor of Interior Design to its well-respected certificate and diploma offerings. The program provides graduates a direct path to becoming a Registered Interior Designer. This is an important step, because in 2015 the Interior Designers Institute of BC (IDIBC), along with all other … Continued

BCIT Students bring home the hardware in Skills Canada BC Competition

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On April 17, hundreds of high-school and post-secondary students from across British Columbia gathered at Tradex in Abbotsford to compete in the 19th annual BC Skills Competition . With 40 competition categories ranging from aircraft maintenance to welding, students took on practical challenges designed to test—and prove—that they’ve got the skills to excel in trades and technology occupations. At the end of the day-long competition, 14 BCIT students emerged with medals after outstanding performances in a variety of categories. BCIT students dominated in … Continued

BCIT's Medical Radiography program is now equipped w/ newly upgraded equipment – thanks to an anonymous donor

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Anonymous donor gifts Medical Radiography lab with new equipment Thanks to an anonymous donor, students and faculty in the Medical Radiography program —and others—are now teaching and learning on newly upgraded equipment A generous donation allowed the department to remove what faculty member Vanessa Crawford describes as an “old relic,” and replace the dated machine with a digital, state-of-the-art X-ray unit. “It is a fully-functioning unit and does emit real X-rays,” says Vanessa. “The new digital machine does not have X-ray plates as … Continued

BCIT President Don Wright resigning

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Don Wright BURNABY, BC: In a Town Hall meeting today with faculty, staff and management, BCIT President Don Wright announced his plans to step down from his position effective February 27, in order to prepare for an opportunity in the BC Public Service if the NDP form the government after the May election. Commenting on his decision Wright said it had been a very difficult one, “I have consistently said over the past five years that being President of BCIT … Continued