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Cert in Gas Turbine Technician

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Cert in Gas Turbine Technician at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada is a certificate in Energy Engineering programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,980 per total (CAD 12,990 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Energy Engineering
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 12,990 / total
International tuition: CAD 25,980 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sait.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Gas Turbine Technician certificate is a one-year, full-time program at SAIT delivered in-person at Main Campus across two semesters, requiring 30 credits over 10 courses. The program provides hands-on training in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining gas turbine engines used in both the aviation and industrial sectors, combining classroom theory with practical shop-based instruction. Students work with the tools, components, and maintenance procedures used by technicians who service gas turbine engines in commercial and industrial settings. The program accepts international applicants and currently meets the field of study requirement for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). On completion, graduates receive a SAIT Gas Turbine Technician certificate and are prepared for technician roles servicing gas turbine engines. Graduates are prepared to work as gas turbine technicians for airlines, maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations, and industrial power generation employers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and complete the following courses or equivalents: a minimum of 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, a minimum of 50% in Math 30-1 or 30-2, and a minimum of 50% in one Grade 12 science course; SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta. Applicants educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide an international document assessment confirming they meet the program's admission requirements.

About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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Type: Institute of Technology
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1916
Students: 19
Programs: 163
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Gas Turbine Technician award?

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology awards a Certificate in the field of Energy Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Gas Turbine Technician take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Cert in Gas Turbine Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 25,980 per total (CAD 12,990 per total for local students).

Can Cert in Gas Turbine Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

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