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.
Contact us
On-campus Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Liaison Office
For assistance related to your technical training at SAIT:
Darshan Khunkhun, AIT Examination and Liaison Officer
SAIT office: 403.284.8092
Appointment bookings: 403.297.2191
TF241, Thomas Riley Building, SAIT Main Campus
Hours: Wednesdays, 7:30 am - 12 pm
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Apprenticeship and Industry Training Client Services South Region
1.800.248.4823
tradesecrets.alberta.ca
Suite 200, Willow Park Centre, 10325 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Apprenticeship handbook
The foundation of skills and knowledge, combined with work as an apprentice in the industry you're passionate about can lead to a rewarding career. Explore through our Apprenticeship Handbook and take the first steps to become a qualified journeyperson through first-class programs at SAIT.
View the 2021/22 Apprenticeship Handbook >
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.