School of Manufacturing and Automation - Overview



The School of Manufacturing and Automation provides training and development to meet the requirements of Alberta's rapidly growing manufacturing and automation sectors. This is achieved through courses, programs and customized professional development. Training is focused to meet the needs of new entrants as well as providing career enhancement opportunities for those looking to further develop their skills and knowledge.

The School of Manufacturing and Automation offers:

• Six Diploma and Certificate programs:

• Automated Systems Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation)
• Mechanical Design Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Welding Engineering Technology
• Machinist Technician
• Non-Destructive Testing Foundations (previously NDT Inspection Basics)

• Three Apprenticeship programs:

• Machinist
• Millwright
• Welder

• Two Pre-employment programs providing a fast-track to skilled trades:

• Pre-employment Millwright
• Pre-employment Welding

• Sixty Continuing Education courses including:

• Advanced B Pressure Welding
• Non-Destructive Testing Training & Testing
• Operations Management
• Creative Welding, Blacksmithing, CNC Machining

Over one-hundred school faculty and staff are committed to high quality instruction, utilizing state of the art practice methods, to train over 1300 students per year. The school’s facilities include 21 labs and approximately $12.5 million in training technology.

Brad Donaldson
Dean, School of Manufacturing and Automation
Phone: 403.284.8641
Fax: 403.284.7178
E-mail: ma.info@sait.ca