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Pre-Employment Automotive Service Technician

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
If you're looking for an alternative pathway into the automotive repair industry, our 12-week Pre-employment Automotive Service Technician program is your key. This program provides a condensed and focused curriculum to quickly prepare you for a career in automotive repair. As a student, you will: learn how to perform routine maintenance tasks to keep vehicles running smoothly gain the ability to identify common issues in vehicles and perform initial diagnostic procedures to pinpoint problems learn the basics of repairing cars and light-duty trucks, setting a solid foundation for more advanced repair work in the future get hands-on practice using state-of-the-art tools and equipment learn safe working practices and how to use tools and equipment effectively gain expertise in wheel alignments, which are essential for vehicle stability and tire wear learn about suspension and steering learn how to service and repair braking systems learn the basics of electrical work in automotive repair. You'll also have the valuable opportunity to work in an operational shop as an automotive service technician. Enrolling in our Pre-employment Automotive Service Technician program gives you a strong foundation, hands-on experience, and the skills necessary to kickstart your career.
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

The entrance requirements will be at least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:

  • English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND
  • Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20, AND
  • One Grade 11 Science.
  • All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

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 $6,564.00 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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