Process Piping Drafting
SAIT.ca - Continuing Education

• 33-week certificate program
• Fall and winter intakes
• Four-week work practicum

Program Description

The Process Piping Drafting program focuses on design skills coupled with a practical knowledge of processing equipment and project specifications. The program is designed around the natural gas processing field, but covers piping systems common to many related fields; such as, oil and gas pipelining, petroleum refining, tar sands, petrochemical, pulp and paper, fertilizer and food and beverage processing.

The 33-week, full-time program consists of 29 weeks of instruction on the SAIT campus and a four-week practicum located in industry. The practicum (paid or unpaid) is required for successful completion of this program. Resources are provided to students to assist in finding practicum placement; full-time training related employment may also be used in replacement of the practicum.

On campus training takes place in the program’s dedicated computer lab. All course materials (modules and textbooks) are provided to students and are included within the bundled tuition cost.

Your Career

Graduates may find work as junior designers in a variety of organizations including EPC firms, oil and gas companies and equipment fabricators. Duties include the use of CADD software to prepare engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations and specification sheets.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 11 English, and either Grade 11 Math or Grade 11 Science.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

Fall 2012 Intake (September)

• First Day to Apply: October 21, 2011
• To be included in selection, applications along with all supporting documents must be submitted by February 6. Selection is done on a continuous basis and will start in December.
• All career investigation forms must be submitted within 4 weeks after applying to the program.
• Applications received after the program has filled will be put on a waitlist and contacted if seats become available.
• There will be 36 seats offered in fall.

Winter 2013 Intake (January)

• First Day to Apply: August 1, 2012
• To be included in selection, applications along with all supporting documents must be submitted by October 1. Selection is done on a continuous basis and will start in September.
• All career investigation forms must be submitted within 4 weeks after applying to the program.
• On or after August 1, waitlisted applicants from the September intake may transfer their applications into the January intake by contacting Student Services or the Program Coordinator. In addition, steps in the selection process completed previously are also transferable (i.e. career investigation form or on-campus visit). Some applicants may wish to submit a new career investigation form.
• There will be 36 seats offered in the winter.

Selection Process

• Qualified applicants will be emailed a selection package from the program for completion.
• Selection is based on the following factors:
• Career Investigation Form
• Attendance at one monthly information session (on-campus) prior to the program start. Out of province and international applicants, along with applications received after all information session dates have passed, will be emailed an alternative informational program presentation/quiz that can be used in replacement of the mandatory on-campus visit. Conditional offers will be made based on the information session date identified on the Career Investigation Form.
• Applicants who do not complete one or more of the selection requirements will be declined in selection.

Additional Resources

• Career Investigation Form (Fall 2012)
• Selection Process Information (Fall 2012)
• Selection Score Information (Fall 2012)

Student Success

• This is an intensive program requiring a commitment of both time and energy; students who experience success are those who make their education a priority during the 33 weeks of the program.
• Designers are detail oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
• The ability to visualize in three dimensions and an affinity towards computerized graphics software are valuable assets.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a SAIT certificate in Process Piping Drafting.

Accreditation

There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the School of Construction for more information.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

Books and supplies are included with the tuition.

Program Outline

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For More Information

Information: 403.284.8430
Email: construction.ppd@sait.ca
Website: School of Construction

Transfer with Certificate to…

Transfer options may be available at post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs could be evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary educational institute of their choice for more information.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Related Links:

• Student-For-A-Day
• Academic Calendar
• Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
• Continuing Education (Architecture, Computer Drafting and Piping)
• Academic Upgrading
• International Students
• Mature Students
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition