Overview

Once you graduate from this Automotive Service Technology (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description) program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) , you’ll have various career options, including working as an apprentice or service advisor in a general or specialty automotive shop.

Key Facts

With guidance from our industry-experienced instructors, you will:

learn automotive vehicle maintenance, diagnosis and repairs
study manufacturer specifications
gain customer service and communication skills
work on actual cars and gain real-world experience.

Many of our graduates choose to continue their training through an apprenticeship. Graduates are eligible to challenge the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Automotive Service Technician periods one through four exams, a big step towards becoming a journeyperson certified automotive service technician.

As a journeyperson technician, you can specialize in engines, driveability, electrical systems, chassis systems, wheel alignment and automatic transmissions. You’ll also have the potential to advance beyond mechanics into management positions like shop foreman or service manager.

With a high demand for automotive service technicians, you’ll have a great chance of finding a job in the trade. This programme is not PGWP eligible.

Careers

Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
Auto Body Collision, Refinishing and Glass Technicians and Damage Repair Estimators
Motorcycle, All-Terrain Vehicle and Other Related Mechanics
Automotive and Heavy Truck and Equipment Parts Installers and Servicers

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Mathematical Applications for Technicians
Professional Communication Skills
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems
Safety, Materials and Tools
Brake Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Automotive Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 51 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

at least 50% in Math 20-1 or 20-2 or 20-3 and
at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 and
at least 50% in a Grade 11 science
All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English Language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20370 CAD / year

≈ 20370 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7290 CAD / year

≈ 7290 CAD / year

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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