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Pre-Employment Pipe Trades

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Our Pre-employment Pipetrades program provides an alternate pathway into the pipe trades industry, covering the foundational skills and theoretical knowledge required for the first period of technical training common to gasfitters, plumbers, and steamfitter-pipefitters. With additional safety and tool use training, this program is tailored to equip you with the skills to thrive in the pipe trades sector. In the plumbing trade, you'll learn to: plan and install plumbing systems, including fixtures and controls service systems that transport water, waste, gases, or hot liquids understand plumbing equipment and system design. In the steamfitter-pipefitter trade, you'll learn: to install, maintain, and repair various piping systems to understand the different types of piping to read and interpret blueprints and specifications for pipelaying. In the gasfitting trade, you'll: learn to set up a range of natural gas and propane equipment from residential to industrial scales develop the skills to repair and extend gas mains and install and service connections. In addition, you will receive comprehensive industry-standard safety training. You'll also learn to identify and use the tools for various pipe trade applications. This program prepares you for entry-level pipe trades positions and creates a foundation for future specialization.
Contact

Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

  • Program Type Pre-Employment
  • Credential Type Certificate
  • Length 1 Year or Less
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:

  • Math 20-1, Math 20-2, Math 20-3, Pure Math 20, or Applied Math 20, AND,
  • English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 20-2, AND,
  • Science 10
  • All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
  • A pass mark in the SAIT Entrance Examination (level 4) is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.

Note: General Educational Development (GED) tests are not accepted in lieu of the admission requirements.


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $5,796.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $1,000.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $159.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated August 15, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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