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PRoGRAm DeSCRIPTIon
This 15-week pre-employment program comprises the first period of the corresponding apprentice program that SAIT currently offers in this trade. The program will train individuals to design, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metals products in a wide variety of industries and settings. They will use many types of metals, such as black and galvanized steel, copper, brass, nickel and stainless steel, aluminum and tin plate. Some of the products include dust collecting and control systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, metal cabinets, flashing, coping, troughing and roof drainage systems. They work from verbal instructions or blueprints, or design small jobs themselves. They make some products in a shop and install them at construction sites, but other products such as roofing and siding have to be measured and cut at the construction site. Sheet metal workers work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Considerable bending, reaching, working at heights or in cramped spaces may be required.
ADmISSIon RequIRemenTS
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
n Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10 or Math 10C or Math 10-3, AnD, n English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2. n All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency
prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
n A pass mark in the SAIT Entrance Examination (level 2) is
accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
note: General Educational Development (GED) tests are not accepted
in lieu of the admission requirements.
SeleCTIon
There are no additional selection requirements. Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis.
loCATIon
Main Campus
PRoGRAm START DATeS fall 2014: September 8, 2014
TuITIon AnD feeS (SubJeCT To ChAnGe)
Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table. An additional fee will be required to write the first year Apprenticeship Examination.
bookS AnD SuPPlIeS (SubJeCT To ChAnGe)
Books are approximately $500 in addition to tuition fees. The Apprenticeship exam fee is approximately $150 and will be collected within the first three weeks of the program.
foR moRe InfoRmATIon
Email: [email protected] Phone: 403.210.4133
APPRenTICeShIP PRoGRAmS
AGRICulTuRAl equIPmenT TeChnICIAn
n [email protected]n Phone: 403.284.8471
Agricultural Equipment Technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment. They service and repair engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electronic systems. They pinpoint problems; repair or replace broken, worn-out or faulty parts; reassemble and test repaired units; and assemble and adjust new agricultural equipment.
The Agricultural Equipment Technician apprenticeship program shares two common training periods with the Heavy Equipment Technician apprenticeship program. Apprentices in the Agricultural Equipment Technician apprenticeship program have the option of taking their 2nd and 4th period technical training at SAIT. Agricultural Equipment Technician 2nd period is equivalent to 2nd period Heavy Equipment Technician training and Agricultural Equipment Technician 4th period is equivalent to 3rd period Heavy Equipment Technician training. Apprentices in the program qualify for both the apprenticeship incentive grants and the apprenticeship completion grant.
enTRAnCe RequIRemenTS
To enter an apprenticeship, you must have the educational qualifications required for the trade to which you apply. Entrance requirements are monitored by Alberta and Industry Training. Check out their website for more information.
See the Apprentice System of Training to find out about becoming a registered apprentice.
APPRenTICe SuCCeSS SeRVICeS
Have you been out of school for some time? SAIT is committed to your success and is pleased to offer resources designed to prepare you for your training at SAIT and make your learning experience a successful one while in training. Visit Study Skills and Learning Strategies to learn how SAIT can promote your success.
APPlIAnCe SeRVICe TeChnICIAn
n [email protected]n Phone: 403.284.8641
If you have always enjoyed getting to the root of the problem and generally “fixing” things, then you should consider this program. You’ll be trained to install, service, repair commercial and household
See the Apprentice System of Training to find out about becoming a registered apprentice.
APPRenTICe SuCCeSS SeRVICeS
Have you been out of school for some time? SAIT is committed to your success and is pleased to offer resources designed to prepare you for your training at SAIT and make your learning experience a successful one while in training. Visit Study Skills and Learning Strategies to learn how SAIT can promote your success.
AuTo boDY TeChnICIAn
n [email protected] n Phone: 403.284.8471This program will train you to repair and/or replace damaged motor vehicle structures and body components, prepare for refinishing, and apply interior and exterior finishes. You may specialize in prepping, refinishing, sheet metal and plastics repair, or frame straightening. Journeyman certification is available as a Prepper, Refinisher, or Repairer; or by combining these three areas you can become a fully certified Auto Body Technician.
Apprentices in the program qualify for both the apprenticeship incentive grants and the apprenticeship completion grant.
enTRAnCe RequIRemenTS
To enter an apprenticeship, you must have the educational qualifications required for the trade to which you apply. Entrance requirements are monitored by Alberta and Industry Training. Check out their website for more information.
See the Apprentice System of Training to find out about becoming a registered apprentice.
APPRenTICe SuCCeSS SeRVICeS
Have you been out of school for some time? SAIT is committed to your success and is pleased to offer resources designed to prepare you for your training at SAIT and make your learning experience a successful one while in training.
Visit Study Skills and Learning Strategies to learn how SAIT can promote your success.
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APPRenTICeShIP PRoGRAmS
enTRAnCe RequIRemenTSTo enter an apprenticeship, you must have the educational qualifications required for the trade to which you apply. Entrance requirements are monitored by Alberta and Industry Training. Check out their website for more information.
See the Apprentice System of Training to find out about becoming a registered apprentice.
APPRenTICe SuCCeSS SeRVICeS
Have you been out of school for some time? SAIT is committed to your success and is pleased to offer resources designed to prepare you for your training at SAIT and make your learning experience a successful one while in training. Visit Study Skills and Learning Strategies to learn how SAIT can promote your success.
onlIne APPRenTICeShIP leARnInG
SAIT Polytechnic’s Blended Learning programs allow automotive service technician, carpentry, welding, electrical and plumbing apprentices to complete their theoretical training online before coming to SAIT’s state-of-the-art labs and shops to perform the hands-on portion of their training.
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n [email protected] n Phone: 403.284.8612
Turn you passion into a career by learning how to bake breads, pastries, pies and other finished baked goods for retail, wholesale bakeries and restaurants. Some bakers specialize in preparing fancy pastries, baked goods and artisan breads. As a baker, you should be prepared to lift loads weighing up to and over 25 kilograms, carry and push containers, and stand and walk for long periods of time.
Apprentices in the program qualify for both the apprenticeship incentive grants and the apprenticeship completion grant.
enTRAnCe RequIRemenTS
To enter an apprenticeship, you must have the educational qualifications required for the trade to which you apply. Entrance requirements are monitored by Alberta and Industry Training. Check out their website for more information.
See the Apprentice System of Training to find out about becoming a registered apprentice.
APPRenTICe SuCCeSS SeRVICeS
Have you been out of school for some time? SAIT is committed to your success and is pleased to offer resources designed to prepare you for your training at SAIT and make your learning experience a successful one while in training. Visit Study Skills and Learning Strategies to learn how SAIT can help promote your success.