Cert in Pre-employment Pipetrades is a certificate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme offered by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 12 weeks, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 6,065 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 12 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 6,065 / total
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
SAIT's Pre-employment Pipetrades certificate is a 12-week, full-time program that offers an alternate pathway into Alberta's pipe trades. It delivers the foundational skills and theoretical knowledge required for the first period of technical training shared by gasfitters, plumbers, and steamfitter-pipefitters. Coursework covers plumbing systems installation, steamfitter-pipefitter operations, gasfitting equipment setup, industry-standard safety practices, and tool identification, combining classroom instruction with hands-on shop work. The program is aligned with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training's pipe trades curriculum, so graduates are eligible to register as apprentices and challenge the first-period exams for their chosen trade, shortening their path toward journeyperson certification. Classes are delivered in person at SAIT's Main Campus in Calgary. The certificate requires completion of six courses totaling 12 credits. This program does not accept international applicants; it is intended for domestic students seeking direct entry into the pipe trades workforce or apprenticeship system.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and completion of Math 20-1, Math 20-2, or Math 20-3; English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2; and Science 10, or their equivalents. SAIT accepts recognized high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta. This program does not accept international applicants.
