School of Construction - Events and Information Sessions

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School of Construction Program Information Sessions

NEW! The School of Construction is holding FREE information sessions for parents and students to provide an overview of the career opportunities available through our technology, apprenticeship, and pre-employment programs.

Learn more about:

• Bachelor of Science (Construction Project Management) NEW
• Bachelor of Applied Technology - Geographic Information Systems (GIS workshop to follow info session)
• Apprenticeship and Pre-Employment programs in Electrical, Mechanical, and Building Trades
• Architectural Technologies
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Geomatics Engineering Technology (Surveying and Mapping)
• Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
• Process Piping Drafting

BSc Construction Project Management Launches 3rd Year Advanced Standing Option – May 2012 enrolment. NEW

The School of Construction wishes to announce the launch of the 3rd Year Advance Standing option for the Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management.  The 3rd Advance Standing option was created for SAIT Civil Engineering Technology (CVT) diploma graduates or equivalent graduates from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 3.0 GPA; providing a bridge into the third year of the BSc Construction Project Management. 

Similar advanced credit may be granted to individuals who have completed equivalent education at a post secondary institution or have demonstrated equivalent experiential learning.  As a CVT graduate or individual with applicable training or work experience, you can enter this four-year degree program in its third year and graduate in only two years. 

To learn more about this exciting career advancement opportunity you are invited to attend a free Information Session.  Join Dr. Faisal Arian, Academic Chair, Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management for an overview of the 3rd Year Advanced Standing Option and career opportunities for graduates of BSc Construction Project Management program.

Date:  Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Time:  1 pm
Location: Room MA109, Heritage Building, Main Campus
1301, 16th Avenue NW, Calgary

For more information or to RSVP please contact 403.284.8973 or email construction.info@sait.ca.  FREE parking, seating is limited.

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Project Management NEW

SAIT Polytechnics’ new Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Project Management is the first of its kind in Canada. This four-year BSc (Construction Project Management) combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge and technical training.  Taught by industry professionals, graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the global construction, engineering, and oil and gas industries.  Now accepting applications for first-year students to start in September 2011 and third-year bridge option students for May 2012. 

Join us for an information session to learn more about this industry-recognized, career-driven program. Parents and prospective students are welcome. For more information or to confirm your attendance, please call 403.284.8367 or email Faisal.Arain@sait.ca.

Location: Chinook Lodge, Senator Burns Building rotunda, SAIT Polytechnic, 1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB

Dates:

• Wednesday, Sept 21, at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Oct 12, at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Nov 16, at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Jan 18, at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Feb 15 at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Mar 14 at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Apr 18 at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00 pm 

Bachelor of Applied Technology - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

What the heck is GIS?

A geographic information system is any system that captures, stores, analyzes, manages and presents data that is linked to a location.

Still not clear? Want to learn more?.

This interactive workshop will demonstrate the basics of ESRI ArcMap and will allow you to create your very own map. 

• You will learn how to display map features, add data to your map
•  Explore and symbolize data on a map and add elements to a map layout
• Learn how to download a free GIS software package ( ESRI ArcExplorer)
• Receive a list of websites where you can obtain free GIS data for use at home