SAIT
Diesel Equipment Technician
| School: | SAIT |
| Faculty: | School of Transportation |
| Degree: | Certificate |
| Field of Study: | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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| Description: | Train for a career repairing, maintaining and overhauling transport vehicles and heavy equipment. A combination of action-based learning in a shop environment and theory courses will prepare you for a career in a number of industries and let you continue your path as a heavy equipment technician apprentice.
This 30-week program has been designed by industry representatives to meet the specific needs of today’s large and diverse heavy equipment industry. After completing the program, you will be a highly trained entry-level tradesperson ready to enter the work force as a Heavy Equipment Technician apprentice. As a graduate of the program you may be credited with up to 600 hours worth of work experience towards your apprenticeship, as well as the opportunity to write your first and second period apprenticeship exams. |
| URL: | Diesel Equipment Technician at SAIT |
| Length: | 1 Year(s) |
| Careers: | Diesel Engine Mechanics | |
| 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.
- Grade11 Mathematics
- Grade11 English
- Grade11 Science
Admission requirements
A minimum of 70 Alberta High School credits (Grade 11) with at least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:
Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20
Grade 11 English
One 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.