The Automation and Robotics Technician Undergraduate Diploma at the University of the Fraser Valley equips you to build, maintain, calibrate, and integrate advanced automation and control systems. This program is ideal for aspiring technicians eager to address the growing demand for automated solutions across diverse sectors like agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and oil and gas. You will explore core concepts in electrical network analysis, digital logic systems, and programmable logic controllers, gaining a robust understanding of the technologies driving modern industry. This diploma offers a practical pathway into a dynamic and essential field.
You will engage in hands-on learning, studying full-time on campus over two years, with a curriculum that includes practical applications of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, microprocessors, and robotics. The program culminates in a significant automation and robotics capstone project, allowing you to apply your acquired skills to a real-world challenge. You will develop expertise in technical drafting, project management, and control systems, graduating with the confidence and technical proficiency to excel in roles such as automation technician, control systems specialist, or robotics integrator.