At Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Cert in Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician is offered as a certificate in Mechanical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 15 weeks, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 7,650 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 15 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,650 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician certificate program prepares students for entry into the transport and heavy equipment industry. Over 15 weeks, students learn safety practices and proper use of industry-standard tools, and gain entry-level proficiency in hydraulics, pneumatic braking systems, electrical circuits, mechanical systems and suspension systems, combining hands-on shop work with theory instruction. The program aligns with the first period of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training's Heavy Equipment Technician curriculum, and graduates are eligible to register as apprentices and challenge the first-period exam; some also receive course credit toward SAIT's two-year Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology diploma. Graduates typically pursue entry-level roles such as heavy-duty mechanic (off-road), truck and transport mechanic or transport-trailer technician. Delivery is in person at SAIT's Main Campus. The program does not accept international applicants.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and complete the following courses or equivalents: at least 50% in Math 20-1 or 20-2, or 60% in Math 20-3; at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; and at least 50% in one Grade 11 Science. SAIT accepts equivalent high school courses for applicants educated outside Alberta. Applicants educated outside Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide an international document assessment confirming they meet the program's admission requirements.
