Automotive impact
As automotive technologies continue to progress and are more reliant on computers, today's automotive service technicians are more skilled than ever.
More sophisticated equipment repair is required of technicians on top of the classical mechanical diagnoses and repair.
Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre
The Automotive Centre opened in July 2002 and has become a landmark on SAIT's main campus.
After consulting and working with our industry partners, we designed a training facility that exceeded students' and industry expectations.
The facility, built on three levels, offers 70,000 square feet of quality learning space, including:
- 35,000 square feet dedicated to hands-on training in three automotive bays with the capacity to house 60 training vehicles
- six eLearning classrooms equipped with internet capability and laptop-ready stations
- interactive SMART symposiums in every classroom
- five labs, including a tune-up/electrical lab, first-year and second-year apprenticeship labs, the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) lab, and the Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) lab
- modern tools and equipment, including two geometry-based alignment machines and a radial force variation tire balancer.
Our goal was to provide an atmosphere nearly identical to what you will see in the workforce.
Programs
Auto Body Technician apprenticeship
Journeyperson 
Not open to international applicants 
2 to 4 periods
This program will train you to repair and replace damaged motor vehicle structures and body components and apply interior and exterior finishes.
Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship
Journeyperson Not open to international applicants 4 periods
Develop a strong understanding of automotive service, including the ability to diagnose malfunctions, suggest preventative maintenance, and perform repairs.
Automotive Service Technology
Diploma International applicants accepted 2 years
Train for a career repairing and maintaining cars and trucks in this program that prepares grads to move into positions such as shop foreman or service manager.
Business Administration Automotive Management
Diploma International applicants accepted 2 years
Learn the automotive industry's business, marketing, and communications fields and start a career in finance, dealerships, manufacturers, supply companies, and more.
Business Administration Automotive Management
Motorcycle Mechanic apprenticeship
Journeyperson Not open to international applicants 4 periods
As a specialized motorcycle mechanic in the automotive industry, learn to assemble, pre-delivery, inspect, maintain, repair and restore motorbikes.
Pre-employment Auto Body
Certificate Not open to international applicants 12 weeks
Train for an auto body technician career where you conduct damage appraisals, repairs, colour matching, priming and top coating.
Pre-employment Automotive Service Technician
Certificate Not open to international applicants 12 weeks
Turn your passion for cars and trucks into a career by further developing your understanding and knowledge of automotive repair, diagnostics and service.
Pre-employment Automotive Service Technician
Pre-employment Recreation Vehicle Service Technician New program!
Certificate Not open to international applicants 16 weeks
Develop a solid understanding of diagnosing, repairing and maintaining all types of recreation vehicles, from basic model trailers and campers to luxury motor homes.
Pre-employment Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician apprenticeship
Journeyperson Not open to international applicants 3 periods
Develop a solid understanding of diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining all types of recreational vehicles, from basic model trailers and campers to luxury motor homes.