Diploma in Telecommunications Systems Technician (Radio Systems Option)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 year
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Diploma
  • Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 50

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 154 CAD 19,849

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-10-03
2023-08-04

Program Description

The Telecommunications Systems Technician, Radio Systems Option is a two-year program that provides the skills to install, maintain and repair telecommunications infrastructure. The Radio Systems option emphasizes hands-on, practical training with radio frequency (RF) telecommunications equipment.
Please note that the Telecommunication Systems Technician program is undergoing a major change process, which may lead to curriculum content changes, as well as a program name change starting fall 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Department Head Dave Hogg.

The program

The Telecommunications Systems Technician program, Radio Systems Option will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work with radio frequency (RF) electronics equipment. It is the only program of its kind in British Columbia. Through theoretical and practical study, you will develop the skills needed to install, maintain and repair RF and related electronics equipment. The program emphasizes hands-on, practical training using equipment typically encountered in industry.Skills in the wireless communications industry are in high demand. If you like working with computers and electronic equipment, if you have good analytical skills, and if you want to work in an exciting, dynamic industry, the Telecommunications Systems Technician, Radio Systems Option program can open the door to a variety of exciting careers.A BCIT diploma shows potential employers that you are accomplished, focused, and serious about your chosen career path. Employers know that you have both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, and that you can start contributing right away. Both graduates and employers say that BCIT was incredibly instrumental in preparing grads for work.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.