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School of Manufacturing and Automation - Fast Facts

1. Programs that lead to careers!
2. Small class sizes.
3. Twenty one labs and over $12.5 million in training technology.
4. Industry focused programs.
5. Instructors from Industry!
6. Transfer options leading to universities and colleges across the country, and the world.
7. A wide variety of Full Time Courses, Continuing Education Courses and Distance Education options.
8. Hobbyist Continuing Education Courses in Welding, Machining, Metalwork, Blacksmithing, and Gunsmithing. 
9. Great Extracurricular Life.  Student clubs, exchanges, and a great social scene!




Manufacturing and Automation Industry - Did you know?

1. Wage levels in Manufacturing are 28% above national average.
2. Manufacturing is the largest single business sector in Canada.
3. One in eight Canadians are employed in the manufacturing industry.
4. Every $1 of output generates $3.05 in total economic activity.
5. Two thirds of Canada's total private sector Research and Development occurs in the manufacturing industry.
6. Manufacturing directly accounts for 21% of Canada's economic activity, and drives 55% of the economy when spin-offs are included.

For more information on the Manufacturing Industry visit Canadian Manufactures and Exporters web site.




School of Manufacturing and Automation Student for a Day!
Spend a day with our students and instructors and experience our excellent teaching facilities and labs.  Find out what the School of Manufacturing and Automation has to offer you!

Call 403.284.8641 and book a time that is suitable for you!




The Journeyman - Custom Motorcycle!

The Journeyman is an award-winning custom Motorcycle built by students and staff at SAIT School of Manufacturing and Automation to highlight the various Trades and Technology programs.

Programs involved in the design and fabrication process include:
1. Welding (Pre-employment Welding, Welding Apprenticeship, Continuing Education)
2. Machinist (Machinist Technician, Machinist Apprenticeship, Continuing Education)
3. Millwright (Pre-employment Millwright, Millwright Apprenticeship, Continuing Education)
4. Non-Destructive Testing (Non-destructive Testing Foundations, Industry and Continuing Education)
5. Mechanical Design Technology
6. Mechanical Engineering Technology
7. Automated Systems Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation)
8. Welding Engineering Technology




Looking to Hire a Student 
Our Student Employment Center has everything you need!




Student Opportunities
InfoOil Careers - The Oil Industry Career Site

This organization is fast becoming the #1 job board specifically dedicated to oil and gas.  SAIT graduates have the opportunity to apply to listings on the site that are listed as 'HOT' or 'open', and can also submit resumes or CVs at no cost.




Programs and Courses Highlight!

  • View the School of Manufacturing and Automation's Transfer Options available to you
  • Click here for a full list of Manufacturing and Automation programs
  • Visit sait.ca/coned for a listing of all SAIT Continuing Education Courses




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