Diploma in Electrical Trade and Technology is a diploma in Trades programme taught at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. It carries 66.0 credits. Tuition for international students is CAD 602 per credit (CAD 295 per credit for local students).
This two-year diploma, delivered in person at SAIT's Main Campus, teaches electrical theory and practical skills oriented toward the construction industry, covering circuit layout, safety requirements, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional settings. Described on the program page as a newer credential, it is built to align with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training curriculum, and instructors combine classroom theory with hands-on lab instruction throughout. After completing the second semester, students have the option to take part in a work-integrated learning co-op, letting them accumulate work experience hours that can later count toward an electrician apprenticeship, connecting the diploma to the trade's formal apprenticeship pathway. The program suits students who are objective, innovative, and methodical, with a strong aptitude for math and the physical stamina for hands-on trade work, particularly those drawn to an in-demand career in an industry the program describes as constantly evolving. Graduates can pursue roles such as electrician, fire alarm technician, electrical contractor, foreman, project manager, estimator, or renewable energy installer. Once required on-the-job training hours are completed, graduates can work toward a journeyperson's certificate and Red Seal certification, and the program is also aligned with Canadian Fire Alarm Association certification pathways. It accepts international students and is Post-Graduation Work Permit eligible.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 50% in English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2, at least 50% in Math 20-1, 20-2 or 20-3, and at least 50% in Science 10. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ApplyAlberta: for Fall 2027 entry applications opened 7 October 2026 and close 30 June 2027, while Winter 2027 entry (opened 4 March 2026) closes 23 October 2026 and Spring 2027 entry closes 30 April 2027. International applicants apply through SAIT's Virtual Admissions System; the Fall 2027 window opened 4 August 2026 but SAIT lists the international closing date as still to be announced, while the Winter 2027 international deadline is 30 October 2026. Some allied-health programs, including Respiratory Therapy and Medical Laboratory Technology, close earlier to allow time for entrance testing, though the exact 2027-cycle testing dates were not yet posted. Admission is not rolling: SAIT enforces firm published deadlines, though popular programs can close early and some domestic programs reopen after their deadline if seats remain. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
