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Electronics Repair Technology

CREDENTIAL: Diploma
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Learn to operate, diagnose, and service the latest computers, televisions, and mobile devices for employment as a technician in the consumer electronics repair industry.

Tuition: 41089*
Credential: Diploma
Length: 2 0 years
Hours: Full-time
Delivery: Class-based and Online
Program Flyer: Download /media/vancouver-community-college/content-assets/documents/international/flyer-electronics-repair-technology-diploma.pdf
Campus: Broadway Broadway
Start Dates: Jan, Sep
 
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What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as an entry level computer repair technician, television repair technician, appliance repair technician and mobile device repair technician.
  • Evaluate completed repairs for consistency, accuracy and quality according to industry specifications and standards.
  • Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the repair and reconditioning of consumer electronics and appliances.
  • Practice professional etiquette and personal hygiene while performing repairs.
  • Work effectively as a team member while performing repairs.

What to expect

Daily instructional time is divided equally between classroom activity and practical workshop experience, with the proportion of workshop time increasing during the first three terms.

Classroom activity consists of lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises that provide a practical working knowledge of concepts discussed.  Extensive workshop experience is provided to reinforce theoretical concepts, develop hand skills and achieve familiarity with a variety of electronic equipment and apparatus.

During the first week of instruction, students will be given an orientation to the program and the facilities of the College.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

English 11 with a C- or equivalent

OR Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)

OR TOEFL 70

OR English Language Proficiency at the Grade 11 level

AND 

Apprentice and Workplace Math 10 with a C- or equivalent

OR 

Departmental approval based on relevant experience will be considered

General

  • Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
  • International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
  • All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.   

Recommended Characteristics

  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
  • Good finger and hand dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination for working with small electronic components.
  • Good logical and numerical problem-solving aptitude.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Methodical and well organized.
  • Personal hygiene suitable to a customer service environment.
  • Punctual and responsible.

Courses *

Classes may be scheduled during the daytime or evenings. Students will receive their schedules before classes begin. Typically, students have a term break from May to August.

Prior learning assessment and recognition

None

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

11550 (10000 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee145
Tuition Tuition 41089
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Student union283
College initiative183
Materials0 not including textbooks
Campus resource411
Laundry0
Tools (deposit)0
Coverall (deposit)0
Uniform (deposit)0
Medical and Dental 570
Temporary Medical Insurance 149
U-PASS 736
Graduation45
Program-specific extra fees0
Total

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. 

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

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Jan 2025
(Winter term)
 February 01, 2024
Sep 2025
(Fall term)
 September 20, 2024

STATUS INFORMATION

  • Apply Now: Qualified applicants may receive offers of admission if seats are available, or placed on waitlists if seats are full.
  • Closed: Applications are not accepted.
  • For details about application availability based on study permit status and recommendations if the application status is closed, visit the Availability Status page.
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