Apprenticeship TrainingOccupational Profiles for SAIT Apprenticeship Training Take your first steps towards a challenging and rewarding career by becoming a qualified tradesperson (Journeyman). SAIT offers training in 30 registered trades. In Alberta, tradespeople learn their skills through a combination of working in the industry with a qualified Journeyman, and through technical training at SAIT. To become a Journeyman you must first find an employer willing to apprentice you. 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’ve 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 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 Imagine turning your hobby into a successful career! This program will train you to repair and/or replace damaged motor vehicle structures and body components, and apply interior and exterior finishes. You may specialize in damage appraisal, frame straightening, sheet metal and plastics repair work, preparation or refinishing. Journeyman certification is available as a Prepper, Repairer, or Refinisher. By combining these three areas, you can become an Auto Body Technician. Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Get under the hood and learn preventative maintenance, diagnosis and repair on vehicles and light trucks. In addition to the regular 4-year automotive apprenticeship, SAIT offers two customized apprenticeship programs: - General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)
- Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) Apprenticeship
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 build 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 trouble-shoot and work with wiring networks, consumer communication equipment, switchboards and specialized equipment. You will learn how to maintain and repair intercoms, fax machines, computer networks and electronic key systems and various types of microwave, television, toll and switching equipment used to provide local or long distance service. Installers working in customers’ homes and businesses 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 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 aluminium windows, doorframes and hardware. This program trains you to install and replace glass, aluminium 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 Heavy equipment technicians maintain, repair, and overhaul heavy vehicles and industrial equipment, both towed and self-propelled. Heavy equipment technicians may also specialize in engine overhaul, transmission and drive axle overhaul, hydraulic controls, electrical/ electronics, air conditioning and fuel injection. The working environment for Heavy Equipment Technicians varies considerably from one job to another. Some Heavy Equipment Technicians work in modern shops; others work in construction or industrial sites. 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. Machinist Apprentice Begin your career as a Machinist and advance to become a quality control inspector or production supervisor. 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 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 from one job to another and may be employed in many different settings and work with a variety of materials. In general, the materials technician: - prepares, generates and picks orders;
- receives shipments;
- controls inventory;
- manages stocking and storage; and
- coordinates the transportation of materials.
Most Materials Technicians work primarily indoors, in office and warehouse environments, but may also work outdoors in all weather conditions. Materials Technicians need the ability to lift in excess of 25 kilograms. Millwright Apprentice As a Millwright, you can work in the oil and gas industry, the manufacturing sector, or anywhere industrial equipment is being used. Millwrights (also known as Industrial Mechanics) install, maintain and repair industrial equipment, such as compressors, pumps and turbines. In this program, you will learn to take care of material handling equipment, automated systems and mechanical equipment. Experienced Millwrights may advance to positions such as supervisors, project managers while some start their own businesses. Painter and Decorator 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 Parts technicians manage and disperse parts inventories, which may include automotive, heavy duty, farm implement, industrial, recreational vehicle, jobbers, 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. Parts Technicians can work in a variety of settings and need the ability to lift in excess of 25 kilograms. 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 use sophisticated equipment, and computerized and electronic devices for testing components as you train for a career as a Recreation Vehicle Service Technician. This program will train you to repair and maintain interior and exterior components on motor homes, holiday trailers, fifth wheel trailers, truck campers, tent trailers, and van conversions. 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 agricultural, petrochemical, residential and commercial construction. This program will teach you to design, manufacture, lay out, fabricate, assemble, handle, erect, install or dismantle, adjust, alter, repair and service a variety of sheet metal products and equipment. During your career, you may work with many types of metal including black and galvanized steel, copper, brass, nickel, stainless steel, aluminium and tin plate. 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 using a variety of materials including ceramic, mosaics, marble and quarry tile, slate, stone, terrazzo or granite. 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 This program will train you 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 be involved in assembling and installing refrigeration components, service and repair of diesel engines, piping, repair and replace parts and components, and perform 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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