Apprenticeships and Trades
SAIT is renowned for providing a first-class education in a variety of trades. Classes combine the formal instruction and hands-on technical training needed, to start working towards becoming a qualified journeyperson in any one of more than 30 trades.
Whether you're a registered apprentice or looking to become one, we have the program for you.
For updates on Covid-19 for apprentices please visit tradesecrets.
Apprenticeship & Industry Training (AIT)
403.284.8092
Room TF241, Thomas Riley Building, SAIT Main Campus
Alberta Advanced Education & Technology Apprenticeship
1.800.248.4823
Suite 200, Willow Park Centre, 10325 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary
How We Work
Apprentices attend classes to gain knowledge and skills they then apply to work in their field through a contract with an employer and under the supervision of a certified journeyperson.
Most of the apprenticeship training is done on the job with only a small amount of formal instruction in the classroom — about three to 12 weeks, depending on the trade.
Apprenticeship training is mandatory to get trade credentials and become a certified journeyperson. Those who have been certified can work their trade in Alberta or elsewhere in Canada after passing a Red Seal exam.