Apprenticeship Training
Occupational Profiles for SAIT Apprenticeship Training Take your first steps towards a challenging and rewarding career by becoming a qualified trades person (Journeyman). SAIT offers training in 30 registered trades. In Alberta, trades people learn their skills through a combination of working in the industry as an Apprentice under the supervision of a qualified Journeyman, and through technical training at SAIT. To become a Journeyman you must first find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice. Secondly, you must register with Alberta Apprentice and Industry Training and then work a set number of hours. You will also be required to take technical training and pass a series of exams. At the end of your apprenticeship you will write your Alberta Journeyman Certificate exam to become a certified Journeyman. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training regional offices: | Bonnyville | 780.826.4175 | | Calgary | 403.297.6457 | | Camrose | 780.679.1275 | | Edmonton | 780.427.8517 | | Fort McMurray | 780.743.7150 | | Hinton | 780.865.8293 | | Lethbridge | 403.381.5380 | | Medicine Hat | 403.529.3580 | | Pincher Creek | 403.627.1125 | | Vermilion | 780.853.8150 | For more detailed information about getting started in a trade, please visit Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or phone 403.297.6457. Visit Continuing Education for fees, refund, and tax information. To learn more about Apprenticeship Training at SAIT, please visit the Apprenticeship Information page.
Appliance Service Technician Apprentice If you have always enjoyed getting to the root of the problem and generally “fixing” things, then you should consider this program. You’ll be trained to install, service, and repair commercial and household appliances, including ranges, freezers, refrigerators, washers and waste disposers and compactors. Working with the customer, you will determine why an appliance is not working and the most likely causes. Technicians prepare work orders, cost estimates and reports for billing purposes. Most technicians work alone with little supervision and the physical demands of the work vary. You may be required to move heavy appliances in excess of 25 kilograms and stand for long periods of time. Auto Body Technician Apprentice This program will train you to repair and/or replace damaged motor vehicle structures and body components, prepare for refinishing, and apply interior and exterior finishes. You may specialize in prepping, refinishing, sheet metal and plastics repair, or frame straightening. Journeyman certification is available as a Prepper, Refinisher, or Repairer; or by combining these three areas you can become a fully certified Auto Body Technician. Automotive Service Technician Apprentice This program will train you to perform preventative maintenance, diagnosis and repair on cars and light duty trucks. You will learn about all of the systems in today’s vehicles utilizing state-of-the-art tools and equipment. Automotive apprentices and journeypersons are employed in a variety of businesses which include: dealerships, franchise shops, independent shops and fleet shops, as well as others. In addition to the regular four-year automotive apprenticeship, SAIT Polytechnic offers two manufacturer apprenticeship programs: General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) and Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET). Baker Apprentice Turn you passion into a career by learning how to bake breads, pastries, pies and other finished baked goods for retail, wholesale bakeries and restaurants. Some bakers specialize in preparing fancy pastries, baked goods and artisan breads. As a baker, you should be prepared to lift loads weighing up to and over 25 kilograms, carry and push containers, and stand and walk for long periods of time. Bricklayer Apprentice Build a career with a strong foundation by becoming a bricklayer. This program will train you to prepare and lay brick and other masonry units to construct and repair walls, partitions, patios, arches, fireplaces and chimneys. Working with a variety of materials; brick, granite, concrete blocks, stones, structural tile and pre-cast panels; the program will familiarize you with the properties of various mortars and other bonding materials. Bricklayers interpret drawings and blueprints, and calculate the materials required. They work in a variety of settings including indoors and outdoors and the work can be physically demanding. Cabinetmaker Apprentice Work in a commercial or residential setting, building or repairing fixtures or furniture as a Cabinetmaker. Working from blueprints, Cabinetmakers lay out and assemble products. You may be required to lift objects weighing in excess of 25 kilograms. Carpenter Apprentice This industry-driven program will train you to construct, erect and repair buildings and other structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel and other materials. Carpenters’ duties vary depending on the industry in which they work; residential, commercial, and industrial or maintenance construction. They may be involved in cribbing the basement, building the house framework or exterior finish, or building bridges, tunnels and towers. Carpenters may also specialize in one type of work such as framing, bench work or finishing carpentry. Communication Technician Apprentice In this program, you will learn how to work with cabling, wiring and outside plant equipment, and install, trouble-shoot and repair networks, consumer communication equipment, switching, routing and other specialized equipment. You will learn how to maintain and repair intercoms, computer networks, electronic key systems and various types of microwave, video, transport, fiber-optics and switching equipment used to provide local or long distance service. Installers may work in central-office locations (urban or remote), field locations, or customers’ homes or businesses premises, and must be courteous, tactful and adaptable. Concrete Finisher Apprentice Learn the art of applying architectural, exposed, patterned or stamped and smooth finishes on concrete surfaces. Concrete Finishers are skilled at repairing, waterproofing and restoring concrete surfaces. You will learn how to properly use dry pack grouting and epoxy materials, and understand how to cure concrete perfectly. Concrete Finishers work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of settings. Cook Apprentice Today’s Cooks are multi-taskers whose responsibilities can include nutrition, food costs, hygiene and sanitation, training, menu development, labour control, food and wine pairing, and food plate presentation. This program will train you to prepare food for hotels, restaurants, institutions, resorts, trains and ships using your creativity to provide a nutritious and tasty meal that appeals to the customer. Electric Motor Systems Technician Apprentice Challenge your skills at taking apart and rebuilding electrical and mechanical equipment by pursuing a career as an Electric Motor Systems Technician. In this program you will learn to test, rebuild and repair electric motors, generators, transformers, controllers and related electrical and mechanical equipment used in commercial, industrial and institutional establishments. Technicians diagnose problems and dismantle electric motors, transformers and generators. As an Electric Motor Systems Technician you may need to lift objects weighing in excess of 25 kilograms. Electrician Apprentice A career as an electrician will see you working in residential, commercial, industrial or institutional environments, reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to determine their wiring requirements. This program will train you to install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems. Electricians may be required to lift heavy objects. Gasfitter Apprentice Gasfitters size, install, test, adjust and service natural gas and propane equipment ranging from residential furnaces to industrial boilers. Gasfitters employed by utility companies repair and extend gas mains and install, repair and service pipes and fittings between mains and buildings. Those employed by propane distributors install and service propane vaporizers, temporary heating equipment, propane metering and dispensing equipment, and propane pumping equipment. Gasfitters employed by mechanical and service companies install and maintain piping and appliances in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This program will train you to size, install, test, adjust and service natural gas and propane equipment. The equipment ranges from residential furnaces to commercial and industrial equipment. There are some hazards involved in working with flammable gases and power tools. Glazier Apprentice Train as a Glazier and learn to read and interpret drawings and specifications, determine the materials required and install all types of architectural aluminum windows, doorframes and hardware. This program trains you to install and replace glass, aluminum and related products in residential and commercial buildings. Glaziers may be required to lift heavy objects weighing in excess of 40 kilograms. Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice A Heavy Equipment Technician is a red seal trade with national recognition. As a technician, you will maintain, repair, and overhaul transport vehicles and heavy equipment, both towed and selfpropelled. Technicians may specialize in engine, transmission or drive train overhaul, hydraulic controls, electrical/electronic diagnostics, air conditioning repair and fuel injection servicing. The working environment is very diverse and may include employment in a variety of industries such as: construction, oil field support, forestry, mining, marine, on-highway transportation trucks, public utilities, gas compression, agriculture or any other industry that relies on heavy equipment or diesel engines. Apprentices in the program qualify for both the apprenticeship incentive grants and the apprenticeship completion grant. Instrument Technician Apprentice 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. In this program, you will learn to install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing and manufacturing. Working conditions in this field can change dramatically from one job to another, and you should be prepared to lift heavy objects. Insulator Apprentice Insulators read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements and select, install and secure a variety of insulation materials (calcium silicate, glass foam, mineral wool, styrofoam, fiberglass) based on the size, surface characteristics and location of pipes, ductwork and other mechanical systems. Insulators possess the agility to work in confined spaces and are comfortable working at heights in both indoor and outdoor environments under potentially uncomfortable and hazardous conditions including the disposal of asbestos insulation. Insulators have an aptitude for precision work, demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity, enjoy working with a minimum of supervision and when required are capable of lifting objects that weigh up to 20 kilograms.. Ironworker Apprentice Ironworkers fabricate, construct and join metal scaffolding, structural steel buildings, bridges, ornamental ironwork and pre-cast structures. This includes building structural steel components, reinforcing steel, posting tension tendons, installing conveyors and robotic equipment, and sometimes performing reconstructive work on existing structures. Ironworkers will also read blueprints; unload, stack and position steel units to prepare them for hoisting; build construction cranes, derricks and other hoisting equipment; assemble rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks); and select, cut, bend, position, and secure steel bars or wire mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. Machinist Apprentice Begin your career in this challenging and rewarding trade. Machinists set up and operate precision metal cutting and grinding machines, lathes, milling machines, drill presses and grinders. As modern machine tools are often computer driven, a Machinist can be involved in programming and operating high tech equipment. Machinists make metal parts and do repair work, custom fabrication and mass production manufacturing. Materials Technician Apprentice Materials Technicians are involved in the movement of materials in a wide variety of industries including agricultural, forestry, health, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, transportation, and wholesale/ retail industries. The duties and responsibilities of a Materials Technician can vary considerably. In general, a Materials Technician prepares, generates and picks orders, receives shipments, controls inventory, manages stocking and storage, and coordinates the transportation of materials. Millwright Apprentice Millwrights (also known as Industrial Mechanics) install, maintain and repair industrial equipment, such as compressors, pumps and turbines. While on the job, you may perform some of the following duties: reading diagrams, schematic drawings, and service manuals to determine work procedures; operate rigging equipment; install, test and adjust equipment; perform maintenance, and repair or replace defective parts when necessary; service and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; and perform metal fabrication. As a Millwright, you can work in the oil and gas industry, the manufacturing sector, or anywhere industrial equipment is being used. Experienced Millwrights may advance to positions such as supervisors or project managers, while some start their own businesses. Natural Gas Compression Technician Apprentice Natural gas compression technicians assemble, install, commission, maintain, repair and overhaul natural gas compression and related equipment. This includes reading and interpreting diagrams or schematic drawings to determine work procedures, and using a variety of electrical, mechanical and specialty diagnostic test equipment. They also complete reciprocating and rotating machinery analysis to determine equipment condition, prediction of failure, corrective and preventative measures, and equipment performance. Natural gas compression technicians provide preventative and corrective field mechanical services on gas compression, processing and production equipment; troubleshoot and diagnose problems in compressor systems; inspect malfunctioning or damaged equipment to determine the nature and scope of the problem; and perform reliability analysis and risk assessments. Natural gas compression technicians identify and develop maintenance strategies and adhere to regulations and standards related to natural gas compression systems to ensure the safety of all workers, the environment and equipment. Painter and Decorator Apprentice Learn the art of painting and decorating and the techniques you will need to pursue a successful career as a Painter and Decorator. Painters and decorators try to arrange their work so they will be outdoors in late spring, summer and early fall, and indoors in the late fall and winter. Painters and decorators may be required to lift equipment and supplies up to 25 kilograms. Parts Technician Apprentice Parts Technicians manage and disperse parts inventories, which may include automotive, heavy duty, agricultural, industrial, recreational vehicle, after-market, plumbing, electrical, etc. As a Parts Technician, you could find yourself responsible for stock handling, warehousing, identifying and cataloguing parts and assemblies as well as ordering, receiving, inspecting, sorting, pricing and selling. Experienced Parts Technicians may advance to management positions or outside sales roles. The Parts Technician trade is a three year Red Seal apprenticeship program. Apprentices in the program qualify for both the apprenticeship incentive grants and the apprenticeship completion grant. Plumber Apprentice Learn to plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls for systems used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids. Plumbers may specialize in specific types of work such as installing water conditioners, plumbing in houses under construction, roughing-in after the frame and roof of a new building are in place and plumbing in commercial, institutional, industrial or public buildings. Heavy lifting may be required. Power System Electrician Apprentice If you thrive on challenge and enjoy thinking of new ways of doing things, then you will find a rewarding career as a Power System Electrician. Power system electricians install, maintain and repair electrical power generation, transmission and distribution systems and equipment. In general, they work in two distinct areas: substations and metering. Power system electricians work both indoors and outdoors. The hazards of working with live electricity are reduced by the use of special equipment and training in safe work practices and procedures. Power system electricians working in power substations must be physically capable of handling heavy switch gear. Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Apprentice Learn to diagnose, repair and maintain all types of Recreation Vehicles from basic model trailers and campers to luxury motor homes. This training includes electrical (AC/DC), plumbing, propane appliances and systems, interior finishing and cabinetry, and exterior structure and components. Training is available at our Calgary and Edmonton RV Excellence Centre locations. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprentice Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics work from blueprints or instructions to mount or place system components, troubleshoot heating/cooling units and calibrated related controls. This program will train you to install, maintain, repair and overhaul industrial, commercial and residential refrigeration and air conditioning systems and their component parts. Rig Technician Apprentice Team-players who enjoy working with equipment and machinery will find a rewarding career as Rig Technician. This program trains you to operate drilling rigs for oil and gas companies. Job titles commonly associated with each of the three levels of apprenticeship are Motorhand (Level 1), Derrickhand (Level 2) and Driller (Level 3). Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice Sheet Metal Workers may work in a variety of industries including the residential; commercial and industrial construction; and service sectors. This program will teach you to design, layout, fabricate, install, service and repair a variety of sheet metal products and equipment associated with the HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) trade as well as custom Stainless Steel and Architectural features. During your career, you may work with many types of metal including galvanized and black iron, stainless steel, copper, brass, and aluminum. Heavy lifting may be required. Steamfitter-Pipefitter Apprentice To install a typical piping system in a commercial building or industrial plant, a Steamfitter-Pipefitter will study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the type of pipe and tools to use, and lay out the sequence of tasks. This program will train you to lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals or fuel used in heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes. Heavy lifting may be required Tilesetter Apprentice A career as a Tilesetter will appeal to people who enjoy creating products that require precise skills. This program will train you to cover; repair and decorate exterior and interior walls, floors and other surfaces. You will be trained to use a variety of materials including; ceramic, mosaics, marble and quarry tile, slate, stone, terrazzo or granite which are used mostly indoors in shopping centres, tunnels, lobbies of buildings, bathrooms, food preparation areas, and hospitals. Tile has become a popular building material because it is durable and impervious to water. Transport Refrigeration Technician Apprentice The Transport Refrigeration Technician program is the only program of its kind in Canada. During this three year program, you will train to be a specialist in the transportation industry. As a Transport Refrigeration Technician, you will be able to install, repair and maintain equipment that supplies and contains conditioned air in mobile units, used to transport perishable goods such as food and medical supplies. You may also be involved in assembling and installing refrigeration components, servicing and repairing diesel engines, piping, repairing and replacing parts and components, and performing routine maintenance checks. Welder Apprentice Welders use welding technology to join, shape and cut metal parts. They make pressure vessels and pipelines, work joining beams or girders in the construction industry, and manufacture industrial components and consumer goods. Many Welders in Alberta are employed in oil and gas related industries, particularly oil service and pipeline construction. Experienced Welders may advance to positions such as supervisors, welding inspectors and quality control inspectors or start their own businesses with either a shop or a mobile welder.
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