Additional fees are required for those participating in the PROGRAMNAME stream regardless of success in securing a work position. See Fees and Payments for more information.
Building Systems Engineering Technician (BTS)
Work Term Option (BTSC)
PGWP-eligible Program
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
4 Semesters (2 Years)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College DiplomaIt is recommended for students to have a laptop with the following minimum requirements to access the programs conveniently from any location at any time.
- Operating system: 64-bit Windows (Windows 11). Processor (CPU): 3.3 GHz (equivalent to Intel i7 or higher)
- Memory (RAM): 16 GB (or higher)
- Graphics Card (GPU): 2 GB of VRAM supporting OpenGL 3.3 (or higher)
- Storage: 256 GB (or higher)
- Display: Minimum 15.6 in (1920x1080 or higher – we recommend a 2nd monitor)
- USB Ports: At least three USB 3.0 ports
- Wireless: Your device must be equipped with Wireless 802.11ac connectivity
Tuition & Ancillary Fees (Per Semester)
$2,173.99
Books & Supplies (Per Semester)
$430.00
Total Cost (Per Semester)
$2,603.99
Tuition and ancillary fees: Tuition fees cover instructional costs, and ancillary fees support non‑instructional services and student activities. These fees are regulated by the Ontario government and approved by Seneca's Board of Governors. See details below.
Books and supplies: This amount is an estimate of what you may spend on textbooks and required learning materials. The amount shown is based on this program’s first semester and may vary by term. See details below.
Total cost: The costs above reflect the total first‑semester fees for students starting in September with a full‑time course load. Students starting in another term or taking a reduced course load may pay less per term. All costs are approximate and subject to change.
| Campus | Newnham |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 1,359.00 |
| Academic Technology | 144.32 |
| Alumni Mentoring | 2.31 |
| Alumni Programming | 2.02 |
| Athletics and Recreation | 58.44 |
| Career Development | 17.00 |
| Health and Dental for Domestic Students* | 277.37 |
| Health and Wellness | 5.77 |
| Learning Centre | 28.86 |
| Orientation | 2.89 |
| SSF Administration | 45.00 |
| SSF Build | 28.45 |
| SSF Membership | 75.00 |
| Student Achievement** | 57.72 |
| Student Bursary Levy | 3.46 |
| Student Identification | 5.77 |
| Student Life | 2.89 |
| Student Sport Build Fee | 57.72 |
| Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) | $2,173.99 |
* Health and Dental for Domestic Students: This fee is charged annually from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31 and is billed in the first semester of the academic year. Students starting in January or May will be charged a prorated fee. Domestic students who are able to provide proof of existing and comparable insurance coverage are permitted to withdraw from the plan during the opt-out window to receive a refund from the provider.
** Student Achievement: This fee is charged once per program and is billed in the first term.
For more information about fees, please visit our ancillary fees page.
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total per Semester | 430.00 | 450.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
Financial Supports & Resources
Each year, millions of dollars in financial support and resources are available to Seneca Polytechnic students. We encourage you to explore the options available as you get ready for your studies.