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Automotive Service Technology

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Program Information

School:SAIT
Faculty:School of Transportation
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Description:This Automotive Service Technology program provides excellent preparation for a shortened apprenticeship as an Automotive Service Technician. This is a two-year diploma. Automotive courses are provided in a combination of classroom, lab and shop environments. Students will utilize up-to-date equipment, carrying out diagnosis and repairs that meet manufacturers' specifications and customers' satisfaction. Business and communications courses will better prepare you in your career and provide opportunities to advance. The maintenance and repair requirements of the large volume of vehicles in Alberta provide many employment opportunities for well trained technicians. The primary location for this program is the Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre at SAIT's main campus.
URL:Automotive Service Technology at SAIT
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $20,500
Careers:Auto Mechanics/TechniciansAuto Body Repairers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*50
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Applied Mathematics  or  Grade11 Pure Mathematics 
  •  Grade11 Biology  or  Grade11 Chemistry  or  Grade11 Physics  or  Grade11 Science 
Applicants require an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:



Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20, AND,


English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND,


A Grade 11 Science


All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 04, 2022