trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

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1 trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

2 Lethbridge College is leading and transforming education in Alberta. delivery icons On-campus This is the traditional setting for college courses, where all of the courses needed to complete your program are taken on campus. Note that some programs may require participation off-campus including field-trips or practicum experiences. Online These programs are fully completed online, without the need to come to campus. Note that some programs may offer practicum experiences or labs that require participation on-site. Programs offered online can often be completed in a flexible time frame. Blended Programs that can be taken with a blended learning approach offer most courses face-to-face in the classroom but some courses in the program can be completed online.

3 trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training Trades Programs - Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician Automotive Systems Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeships and Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) - Parts Technician Apprenticeship (WATS) Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Electrician Apprenticeship Welder Apprenticeship Carpenter Apprenticeship Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Plumbing Apprenticeship Pre-Employment Trades Training - Pre-Employment Electrical/Solar Installer Pre-Employment Welding Powerline Technician/Power System Electrician With Alberta s population now topping four million residents, the demand for skilled trades people has never been greater. If you are good at building and repairing items of all shapes and sizes and want to help make the economy of the province and country run smoothly, then look to one of Lethbridge College s apprenticeship and trades training programs. You will get to use the latest equipment, from our virtual welder to our chassis dynamometer to our wind turbine tower, and you ll take classes from instructors who have been recognized as the best in their fields. With one of the lowest instructorstudent ratios in the province, you ll also get lots of individual attention. Graduates of our apprenticeship and trades programs are in high demand. Why wait? Your future in the trades can start today at Lethbridge College. connect Program offices: Electrician Apprenticeship, Welder Apprenticeship, Carpenter Apprenticeship, Plumbing Apprenticeship: Automotive Services Technician Apprenticeship, Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship, Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship: Automotive Systems, Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician, Wind Turbine Technician: Pre-Employment Electrical/Solar Installer, Pre-Employment Welding, Powerline Technician/Power System Electrician: / LCTradesTransportation Job profiles and salaries: alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

4 TRADES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Our trades credit programs are for those wanting to start a career in one of the trades, as well as those wanting to work as apprentices in their fields. Once you complete one of our trades credit programs, you ll have a vast new skillset which will give you an advantage getting that first job. You ll also have the experience of networking and working with employers during two different week-long practicums. At the end of your program, you ll have the hours and knowledge to choose to continue on to an apprenticeship or to start working right away. It s the best of both worlds. agricultural and heavy equipment technician Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician one-year certificate September admission awards a total of 600 hours of experience credit and prepares grads to write first- and second-year apprenticeship exams for the Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship programs. If you re itching to work on farm equipment, highway trucks or heavy machinery, Lethbridge College s Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician certificate will get you there in a hurry. Even if you come with real-life experience from a family farm, formal training at Lethbridge College will add to what you ve learned so far. In 32 weeks two semesters you ll learn about suspensions, power trains, steering, brakes, diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, mobile hydraulics and more.

5 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost * 50% in grade 11 English and 50% in grade 11 math Tuition Fees Books and supplies $4,875 $1,447 $771 Career opportunities agricultural equipment technicians heavy equipment technicians service managers/shop foremen oilfield equipment service people forestry equipment service people Courses include Safety and hands skills Power trains Steering, suspension and brakes Farm and industrial equipment Diesel engines Mobile hydraulics When you ve finished the program, you ll be well on your way to acquiring your journeyman apprenticeship, as you can then write the Alberta first- and second-year apprentice exams to work as an agricultural equipment technician and heavy equipment technician. * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. Your future as an agricultural and heavy equipment technician starts at Lethbridge College. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/heavyequipmenttech Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

6 automotive systems Automotive Systems one-year certificate September admission awards a total of 600 hours of experience credit and prepares grads to write first- and second-year apprenticeship exams in Automotive Service Technician If the sight of cars in a shop makes you want to grab a wrench, or if you ve always wanted a career in the automotive industry, Lethbridge College s Automotive Service Technician program is the perfect place to get your start. In just one year, you ll receive practical training in automotive systems and you will learn about everything from simple components to advanced computerized vehicle systems. You ll get plenty of hands-on experience as you repair a wide variety of vehicles, from customer vehicles to shop units to your own vehicle, using state-of-the art tools and equipment. After a year, you ll drive away from Lethbridge College into a good job, ready to put all of that practical experience and classroom theory that you learned to use in a field you enjoy. Get started down the road to success today as an automotive service technician. Your future starts at Lethbridge College.

7 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost * Transfer agreements Career opportunities 50% in grade 11 English and 50% in grade 11 math Tuition Fees Books and supplies $4,630 $1,414 $588 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology up to 24 credits towards an Automotive Service Technology diploma. automotive service technicians business owners automotive systems certificate instructors service managers mobile repair service technicians Courses include Automotive drivelines Automotive directional control systems Automotive electrical systems Engine fundamentals Performance projects Automotive field work * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/automotive Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

8 wind turbine technician Wind Turbine Technician one-year certificate September or January admission eligible to write BZEE exams for Certificate of Competence The ability to harness the wind to create power is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world. As a BZEE-certified wind turbine technician from Lethbridge College, you ll be at the forefront of this initiative, whether you are working in southern Alberta or around the globe. The Wind Turbine Technician program is nationally recognized and designed to meet or exceed the internationally recognized standard: BZEE certification. We ll teach you and ensure you receive safety certification on our own equipment and training tower located on our campus. We re one of the few places in the country where you can get this kind of training. Once certified, your skills will be extremely marketable in this burgeoning industry; many of our students are hired within days of graduation. Whether you go to work or continue training to earn a journeyman electrician certificate, there are no shortages of great opportunities for your future in this exciting industry.

9 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost * Career opportunities Courses include High school diploma or successful completion of Alberta Apprenticeship first period electrical pre-entrance exam with a minimum of 70% Tuition Fees Books and supplies $6,426 $1,714 $863 wind turbine maintenance technicians wind turbine manufacturing technicians wind farm construction technicians Wind turbine safety First period electrician technical training Wind park construction Wind turbine maintenance * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/wtt Canadian Wind Energy Association: canwea.ca Training Centre for Renewable Energy:

10 APPRENTICESHIPS AND WEEKLY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SYSTEM (WATS) parts technician Apprenticeship programs involve eight to 12 weeks of classroom training per year. WATS programs involve one day of training at Lethbridge College per week throughout the length of the program. Both programs offer a combination of work experience and technical training along with on-the-job training. You ll work with an employer and our experienced instructors to gain the best of both worlds as you work and earn money while training. If one of our apprenticeship programs appeals to you, here s what you need to do: if you re not already working in the field, find an employer willing to employ and indenture you. Then contact the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board at Once you re registered, we will have you on your way to writing your journeyman papers and getting that high-paying job in three or four years, depending on which apprenticeship program you choose. For intake dates and additional details on employment and skills, visit tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.

11 Program at a glance: Parts Technician Apprenticeship (WATS) three-year apprenticeship If you like variety, working with people and staying organized, the Parts Technician Apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for your future. Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Successful completion of English 10-2 and Math 10-3, or a pass mark in all Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20 and related career and technology studies recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $588 $ $ Year II $784 $ $ Year III $588 $ $ Our Parts Technician Apprenticeship program will give you the classroom training you need in subjects like human relations and material identification as well as the hands-on experience employers seek when hiring new staff. Parts technicians have opportunities to work indoors and outside, although they can usually be found in storerooms as they handle stock and identify, catalogue and order parts. As a parts technician, you ll submit bills, receive payments and prepare statements. You ll also use your strength and stamina to be successful in this physical career. Above all, you ll be the goto person for wholesale groups, retail businesses or warehouse distributors as you serve customers with your knowledge of parts for the automotive sector, hardware supplies, machinery divisions and more. Career opportunities Courses include Managing and distributing parts for: plumbing electrical farm equipment industry recreational vehicle industry industrial Material identification and calculations Engines and related systems Material handling and storage Design and planning Human relations and industry network Electrical, autobody, agriculture and mobile industrial equipment * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. Get the training you need today at Lethbridge College to succeed in this in-demand field. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridegcollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

12 automotive service technician Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship four-year apprenticeship As an automotive service technician, customers from all parts of the automotive world will be relying on you to diagnose problems, repair vehicles and light trucks, and complete preventative maintenance. At Lethbridge College, you ll get the classroom theory you need in subjects like fuel and emission control systems as well as the hands-on training employers are looking for. You ll find success in this career with your mechanical aptitude, good hearing, eyesight and manual dexterity. In addition, you ll be sure to succeed if you possess the ability to keep on top of new technologies and have a good understanding of electronics and computer systems. After completing your apprenticeship, you ll find yourself working in various automotive shops and dealerships in southern Alberta or around the country. In a typical day, you may perform scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, take vehicles for test drives to diagnose issues or reassemble repaired mechanical parts. It s an exciting future and it all starts at Lethbridge College.

13 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Career opportunities Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $784 $ $ Year II $784 $ $ Year III $784 $ $ Year IV $784 $ $85.90 service facilities automotive shops specialty repair shops car and truck dealerships organizations with vehicle fleets Courses include Emission control systems Fuel systems Hybrid electrical vehicles Vehicle system management, integration and vehicle networks Manual transmissions, transaxles and clutches Suspension and steering * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

14 heavy equipment technician Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship four-year apprenticeship As a heavy equipment technician, you ll be taking mechanics to another level as you repair, maintain and overhaul industrial equipment and heavy vehicles. You may find yourself working in a modern laboratory or outdoors in different types of weather. The abilities that make you successful in this industry are your good vision, hearing and sense of smell, all of which will help you diagnose and solve specific problems. In addition, if you like working alone or as part of a team, if you can stay on top of changing technologies and if you possess good strength and stamina (as you may find yourself in some cramped or awkward working conditions), you ll be sure to succeed. At Lethbridge College, you ll learn everything you need to know to prepare for a rewarding career, including how to interpret work orders and technical manuals; how to maintain, diagnose, adjust, repair or replace equipment; and how to test the repaired components for optimal performance. Get started down the road to professional success today.

15 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Career opportunities Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $784 $ $ Year II $784 $ $143 Year III $784 $ $ Year IV $784 $ $ mining forestry construction landscaping agriculture and transportation Courses include Hydraulics 1 and hydraulic brake systems Air brakes Engine fundamentals, service and repair Diesel fuel injection systems Powertrain (specific to off-road) Heavy duty charging and cranking systems * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. My employer sent all of the apprentices to Lethbridge College because he felt it was the best program for us. The quality of education I received was excellent. We were able to cover and understand everything we needed to without feeling rushed or lost. Vance Poisson Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship 2013 connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

16 electrician Electrician Apprenticeship four-year apprenticeship self-paced blended option available Whether you specialize in residential, commercial, institutional or industrial electrical installations, and whether you choose to focus on construction, maintenance or other types of electrical work, your training as an electrician apprentice will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in this field. As an electrician, you ll use your mechanical aptitude, math skills, ability to distinguish colours, physical strength, stamina, capacity for precision, communications skills and creativity to get the job done. Once you finish your apprenticeship at Lethbridge College, you ll have gained the knowledge and real-world experience needed to be successful in the workforce. You ll know the ins and outs of how to read electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings; understand how to install, replace and maintain control equipment such as circuit breaker panels; be able to splice, join and connect wire to form circuits; be capable of testing circuits to ensure integrity and safety; and have experience assembling and installing conduits. Your future as an electrical technician looks very bright with the education and hands-on training you will receive as an apprentice at Lethbridge College.

17 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Career opportunities Courses include Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $784 $ $ Year II $784 $ $ Year III $784 $ $ Year IV $1,176 $ $ residential commercial institutions industry Circuit fundamentals Canadian electrical code part I and blueprints RLC circuits Heating and cooling controls Transformers Three phase motor principles * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

18 Welder Apprenticeship three-year apprenticeship welder As a welder, you ll have a choice of practicing your craft in a variety of different industries, including manufacturing, repair, construction, mining and oil; you ll also have the option of running your own business. At Lethbridge College, you ll learn about the different types of welding as you join and sever metals used for vessels, girders, piping, beams and other metal components. You ll also make metal parts for construction and manufacturing and could find yourself welding parts, machines, tools and other equipment. Your interest in building things, your good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, your patience, your ability to concentrate on detailed work and your ability to work with little supervision all contribute to your success in this inventive career. Your typical day will use all your skills as you develop patterns, follow directions on blueprints or work orders, check for defects and shape your pieces through welding. Create the future of your dreams with the hands-on training and knowledge gained as an apprentice at Lethbridge College.

19 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Career opportunities Successful completion of English 10-2 and Math 10-3, or a pass mark in all Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20 and related career and technology studies recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $784 $ $ Year II $784 $ $66 Year III $784 $ $72.80 vessel or structural steel assembly commercial construction steel fabrication and heavy equipment repair pipeline construction industrial construction Courses include Trade mathematics Safety, tools, weld faults and OAW (oxyacetylene welding) Pattern development and drawing interpretation Trade science GMAW (gas metal arc welding), FCAW (flux cored arc welding) and SMAW (submerged arc welding) * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

20 Carpenter Apprenticeship four-year apprenticeship carpenter The Carpenter Apprenticeship program at Lethbridge College will prepare you for a rewarding career in numerous sectors of the industry. You may find yourself working on residential projects, including roofing, building the framework for houses, installing doors and windows, or working on exterior or interior finishes. In commercial or industrial jobs, you ll build concrete forms, scaffolding, bridges, towers and more. You could also find yourself working on maintenance jobs, repairing and remodeling structures of all kinds. The skills you ll bring to the job after your apprenticeship include the ability to read blueprints; to select, measure and mark materials for layouts; to cut, shape and join materials; and to check your work to ensure it is square, plumb and the right size, shape and location. Your manual dexterity, good balance, ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time, aptitude for solving mathematical problems and ability to work well with a team will contribute to your success in the construction industry. Build the future of your dreams with this apprenticeship at Lethbridge College.

21 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Career opportunities Successful completion of English 10-2 and Math 10-3, or a pass mark in all Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20 and related career and technology studies recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $784 $ $ Year II $784 $ $ Year III $784 $ $ Year IV $784 $ $ government agencies utility companies manufacturing firms self-employment construction contracting Courses include Hand and power tools Foundation Residential roofs Estimating and plans Building layout Concrete * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. I chose the carpentry program because it was a good way to further my carpentry career. The instructors are very helpful, supportive and willing to give one-on-one help. The carpentry shop is a very nice facility with new tools. Nick Parkinson Carpenter Apprenticeship 2013 connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

22 ag equipment technician Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship four-year apprenticeship If you re looking for a future in agriculture and enjoy working with your hands to diagnose electrical, mechanical and hydraulic problems, Lethbridge College s Agriculture Equipment Technician program is the perfect fit. You ll learn to maintain, diagnose problems, and repair or overhaul equipment such as tractors and harvesting equipment. To be successful in the industry, you ll put many of your skills to use, such as strength to lift heavy machine parts, flexibility in working hours, some experience in the agriculture industry, and your math, communication and computer skills. When you re working in the industry, you could find yourself travelling to farms for service calls or working in service centres. Take your agriculture and mechanical skills to another level with the Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship.

23 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Career opportunities Courses include Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $784 $ $ Year II $784 $ n/a Year III $784 $ $ Year IV $784 $ n/a technicians sales representatives service representatives managers Diesel fuel injection systems Electrical welding and oxy fuel cutting Electronic fuel management Spraying equipment Power train (specific to off-road) Seeding and precision farming systems * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

24 Plumbing Apprenticeship four-year apprenticeship plumbing Whether you re employed by a construction contractor or a plumbing repair shop, or you are self-employed, your apprenticeship at Lethbridge College will prepare you for a rewarding career in the plumbing industry. As a plumber, you ll work with piping systems that may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids. Your physical stamina and strength, your mechanical ability and your ability to work alone or with others will help you be successful in this industry. After completing your apprenticeship, you ll have the skills to analyze building plans to determine the materials and plumbing layout needed to successfully complete a project. You ll also be able to cut, thread, bend, clamp, solvent clamp or solder pipe when needed and even find yourself locating the best spots to cut holes through walls and floors to accommodate those pipes. When you ve completed a job, you ll also know how to test pipe systems for leaks. Start your plumbing career at Lethbridge College today.

25 Program at a glance: Admission requirements * Estimated cost ** Career opportunities Courses include Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies courses recommended. Tuition Fees Books and supplies Year I $784 $ $ Year II $784 $ $ Year III $784 $ $ Year IV $784 $ n/a commercial and residential construction companies renovation companies plumbing repair shops self-employment Matter, density and relative density Residential drainage, waste and venting Pressure reducing valves and booster pumps Lawn irrigation Medical gas piping * Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included. connect trades.lc@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

26 PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES TRAINING Rounding out our offerings in the apprenticeships and trades are Lethbridge College s pre-employment trades training programs offered through Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE). Trades employers are reluctant to hire employees with no experience due to the complexity and high cost of machinery and equipment. Pre-employment trades programs in Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry and Powerline Technician provide the first year of the Alberta Apprenticeship curriculum as well as various safety certificates to get you started on your path to an apprenticeship. CCE also offers skill development courses (Power Engineering, Master Electrician, etc.), personal development courses (Basic Home Renovations, Small Engine Repair, Basic Welding, etc.), and safety certification courses.

27 Pre-Employment Electrical/Solar Installer Develop skills in solar installation and residential and commercial electrical installation. Subjects you ll study include shop, theory, blueprint reading and trade math. Pre-Employment Welding Gain skills and knowledge to write the first year welding apprenticeship theory and practical exams. The pipeline assistant component of the program also gives you additional job opportunities in the industry. Powerline Technician/Power System Electrician You ll gain hands-on skills and theoretical training related to overhead and underground distribution installations, as well as the opportunity to write the first-year apprenticeship exam and receive other safety certificates. connect lethbridgecollege.ca/cce Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

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