The program is a great way to start your career. In just 24 weeks you will learn to install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing and manufacturing. You will work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, and chemical composition.
Upon successful completion of the first 15 weeks, you will be eligible to write the first Trades Qualification (TQ) exam. At the end of 24 weeks, provided you pass the first period exam and the last 9 weeks of the course, you will be eligible to write the second TQ exam.
What will my Career be Like?
The Automation and Instrumentation Technician program provides training for a career as a technician, as well as an opportunity to get into the instrumentation trade without first being indentured. Upon completion of the program, successfully writing the first and second period TQ exams, and becoming indentured, you can complete your apprenticeship while employed.
What are the Admission Requirements?
Successful completion of Alberta Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20 and a minimum of 10 credits in high school science or equivalent, or receive a pass mark in the Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Examination.
All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please refer to the Admissions Information page.
What are my Expected Costs? (subject to change)
Tuition fees are approximately $2,256
Students can also expect to pay approximately $64 for books, and additional SAIT and SAITSA fees totaling approximately $456 per year
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For more information, please refer to the Program Brochure (PDF)
Where can I get more Information?
MacPhail School of Energy: 403.284.8451 or energy.mse@sait.ca Academic Chair: Trevor Maine (403.210.4333 or trevor.maine@sait.ca) Administrative Assistant: Alicia Bentley (403.284.8922 or alicia.bentley@sait.ca)
Centres of Technology At SAIT you get the advantage of hands on training in our state-of-the-art labs with small class sizes, and instruction from our industry-experienced faculty. Take a virtual tour of each of our labs by clicking here.
