Eligibility
The MECH Student Machine Shop and the MECH Student MakerSpace are open only to students who are actively registered in UBC Vancouver’s Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering undergraduate degree programs, and Mechanical Engineering graduate degree programs. Faculty with appointments (including joint appointments) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering are also eligible.
There is no eligibility for persons who do not meet the above requirements.
Eligibility is also dependent on completion of orientation requirements below.
Orientation
As outlined below, there is one orientation for the Student Machine Shop and there is a separate orientation for the Student MakerSpace.
Student Machine Shop Orientation
Completion of one of MECH 220, MECH 231, MECH 512, MECH 560, MANU 230 or the Basic Shop Orientation requirements within the last 3 years is required for access to the MECH Student Machine Shop, regardless of background or experience.
Sign up here for an in-person Basic Shop Orientation.
Student MakerSpace Orientation
This consists of a 45 minute in-person session in KAIS1180N
Sign-up for a MakerSpace Orientation
Previous Student MakerSpace Users – Annual Access Refresh is required
MakerSpace fob access rosters are wiped at the end of April every year. To re-establish your access, submit a request:
Refresh Student Makerspace Access