Petroleum Engineering Technology

• Two-year diploma
• Fall start

Program Description

Petroleum Engineering Technology trains engineering technologists in all areas of the petroleum industry and helps meet the demand for highly-skilled people in field and office positions. The Petroleum Engineering Technology program focuses on: production, drilling, reservoir, petroleum chemistry, technical communications, petroleum engineering science, petroleum safety fundamentals, and geology.

MacPhail School of Energy offers the benefit of small class sizes and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs by industry-experienced and professionally trained instructors.

Each academic year consists of two 15-week semesters and students generally take two years to complete the program. This program is currently only offered full-time; distance and continuing education options are not available.

Your Career

Petroleum engineering technologists are involved in many aspects of the industry, such as production operations, well operations, reservoir studies, geology, regulatory compliance, occupational health and safety and environmental compliance. Graduates find work as petroleum engineering technologists, physical sciences technicians/technologists and process engineering technologists. Graduates are analytical problem-solvers with strengths in technical and computer applications and communication skills. Opportunities for employment exist in the oil and gas industry in areas such as oil and gas production, exploration and development, field operations, drilling, computer applications, economic analysis and reserves determination.

Admission Requirements

Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, with the following admission requirements or equivalents:

• At least 60% in Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1, or at least 75% in Math 30-2, AND,
• At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
• At least 60% in Chemistry 30, AND Science 30 or Physics 20.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

There are no additional selection requirements. Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. 

Student Success

Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT’s programs. Math 31 (Calculus) is an asset for students interested in this program.

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 receive a SAIT diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology.

Accreditation

The program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board and Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists at the technologist level.

Graduates are eligible for membership in the following professional associations:

• The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals in Alberta (ASET).

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

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

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

Books and supplies are approximately $1,800 in the first year and $1,200 in the second year.

Program Outline

This program is under review.

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For More Information

Information: 403.284.8451
Fax: 403.284.8262
Email: energy.info@sait.ca
Web: MacPhail School of Energy

Transfer with Diploma to…

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Memorial University
• Montana Tech, University of Montana
• NAIT
• SAIT Polytechnic
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of New Brunswick, Saint John
• University of Regina
• University of Texas, Austin
• University of Wyoming

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

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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