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Diploma of Building Systems Technician

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Regina, Canada
0.75 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Certificate in maintaining and operating building mechanical and electrical systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Apply core principles of Building Systems Technician
solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: One-year
40-week certificate in operating
maintaining building electrical.

Career outcomes

Facility maintenance manager
property administrator
heating and air conditioning mechanic
boiler and refrigeration plant operator
building maintenance crew
property management

Curriculum

One-year
40-week certificate in operating and maintaining building electrical
ventilation
refrigeration and water treatment systems. Courses stress troubleshooting
prepare students for 5th Class Power Engineering and Refrigeration Engineer exams
and include a work placement in the second semester.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 10 or Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects; Accuplacer alternative admission for some programmes

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 81
PTE Academic 63
Duolingo 110
Cambridge C1 Advanced
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,000 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$44,448 CAD

Program details

Campus	Regina Campus
Faculty or school	School of Construction
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.75 years.