Our facilities

Gene Haas Centre

With the support of a game-changing $1 million USD from the Gene Haas Foundation intended to revolutionize applied education in Alberta, we're committed to elevating training excellence in manufacturing and automation, both now and for years to come.

The project-based labs in the Gene Haas Centre contain our state-of-the-art, industry-standard, computer-numerical-control machining equipment. These critical machines aid our machinist apprentices, pre-employment and technology students in learning:

  • blueprint interpretation
  • computer aided design and manufacturing
  • process planning
  • design validation
  • precision measurement
  • inspection of parts through coordinated measuring machine
  • metallurgy
  • heat treatment.

As a student, you'll work with products made from metals, plastics, rubber textiles, fiberglass, and space-age alloys.

Our latest lab expansion increased the number of machines by almost 50%, meaning you get even more hands-on time.

Programs

Certification type
Certificate Diploma
Availability
International Students Accepted PGWP eligible

Start your career as a machinist – a rewarding and challenging trade with precision and craftsmanship as core attributes.

Program length:
2 years
Location:
In person (Main Campus)
Faculty:
School of Manufacturing & Automation
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Certification type
Certificate Journeyperson
Availability
Not available to International Students

Through hands-on learning and practical training, learn to fabricate parts and operate precision cutting and grinding machinery.

Program length:
4 periods
Location:
In person (Main Campus)
Faculty:
School of Manufacturing & Automation
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Certification type
Certificate Diploma
Availability
International Students Accepted PGWP eligible

This program offers a foundation in the core principles of engineering, combined with practical application and design.

Program length:
2 years
Location:
In person (Main Campus)
Faculty:
School of Manufacturing & Automation
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Contact us

School of Manufacturing and Automation

TT468, Thomas Riley Building, SAIT Main Campus

Phone
403.284.8641
Email
ma.info@sait.ca
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.