At Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon, Canada, Cert in Parts Management Technician is offered as a certificate in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 32 weeks.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 32 weeks
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This certificate program trains students to work in parts retail and distribution, combining classroom theory with practical assignments on identifying all types of automotive and equipment parts, managing inventory through computerized systems, handling warehouse operations, and serving customers in a parts counter environment. The program runs 32 weeks full-time and is available through a distance-delivery option that allows students to complete coursework and assignments online. Graduates may pursue further apprenticeship training toward Red Seal journeyperson endorsement in a parts-related trade, and journeypersons have a further pathway into the Bachelor of Applied Management degree. The program suits individuals seeking entry-level roles with parts suppliers, dealerships, and equipment distributors in inventory, counter sales, or warehouse coordination positions. Saskatchewan Polytechnic has suspended new intakes into this program for the 2027-28 academic year; the 2026-27 offering remains active.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 10 completion and Saskatchewan Polytechnic's institution-wide English Language Requirement. Applicants without the standard academic credential can qualify through the ACCUPLACER placement test, with minimum cut scores of 250 in Arithmetic, 243 in Reading and 238 in Writing, or through 15 approved post-secondary credits. The institution-wide English Language Requirement accepts IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with 5.0 per band, TOEFL iBT 81 overall with 19 per skill, PTE Academic 63 overall with 50 per component, Duolingo English Test 110, or CAEL 60 overall with 50 per component. Admission runs First Qualified/First Admitted, with applications opening September 1 each year for the September intake.
