Pre-employment Automotive Service Technician

Admission Requirements

• Winter 2021 start: applications open March 30, 2020, and are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change.
• Summer 2021 start: applications are open Oct. 7, 2020, and are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change.

Admission Requirements

The entrance requirements will be at least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:

• English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
• Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20,
• One Grade 11 Science.
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

SAIT accepts  high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider  Academic Upgrading.

SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our  international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada. 

Direct Entry: Four Step Process

Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.

Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.

Step 3: Apply to Pre-Employment Automotive Service Technician and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.

• Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.

Step 4: Find out how to monitor your application status after you apply.

Communication during selection

Email is the primary source of communication during the selection process. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files and communications. 

Program outline

Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation students must pass all courses and attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Transfer Options

The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:

• Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
• Rocky Mountain College

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Costs

Domestic Tuition and Fees*

Fees

Health Plan: N/A
Dental Plan: N/A
Student Association: N/A

Campus athletic and recreation Fee: $86
Universal transit pass (UPass): N/A
Student support fee: $50
Student technology fee: $50

Books and supplies*

• A basic tool kit is required. The required tools will cost approximately $1,500 - $2,000 depending on the quality and brand of tools chosen.
• Books are approximately $150.
• Required personal protection equipment (steel-toed boots, coveralls and safety glasses) will cost approximately $300.

Find out about tuition and financial aid.

* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.

Next steps for incoming students

Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.

Winter 2021

Orientation

Orientation details for new students will be provided closer to the program start date. Watch your inbox!

View our orientation page.

Delivery

This program will be delivered in a blended format for the Winter 2021 term due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated health and safety guidelines. The majority of courses will take place online, with certain labs and hands-on learning scheduled on campus.

How to register for classes

You'll follow a fixed block registration process to enrol in your classes. Learn how to register on our registration and schedules page.

Computers and laptops

This is a bring your own device program with a standard hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page. 

Required equipment/tools

Tools are required for the first week of class.  See our MASP tool list.

Although not a requirement, you will have more success upon graduation if you hold a driver's licence.

Required personal protective equipment (PPE)

CSA-approved steel-toe boots and safety glasses and coveralls are required on the first day of class.

Preparation courses

To support your success, SAIT offers some short courses before classes start, including PREP 100: The SAIT Experience and ETHI 110: SAIT Ethical Practices. 

Required textbooks

The Winter 2021 booklist will be available beginning in late November.

Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase required this term.

Contact 

Phone: 403.774.4985
Email: transportation.info@sait.ca

Academic Chair

Matt Carpenter, Academic Chair
Email: matt.carpenter@sait.ca

Next steps for all students

Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!

Next steps for accepted students

Important dates and deadlines

Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.

Important Dates