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ProgramRequirements
Academic Upgrading

English 10-1 or 10-2

Students who do not have access to their high school transcripts can take a placement exam in the Academic Upgrading office.

Alternative Energy Technology

Grade 12 English / Math 30 Pure or Math 30-1 / Chemistry 20 / Physics 20

Competitive Entrance 65%

Animal Health Technology

Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or 30-1 or 30-2 / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30

Successful applicants generally have a 75% overall average.

Applied Banking and Business

A minimum of 55% in Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2.

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average

Architectural Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, Applied Math 30, Math 30-1 or 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Auto Body Technician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, Science 10 or a pass mark in all 5 GED tests, or Entrance Exam.
Auto Body Technician, Pre-employment

Grade 10 (including English, Math and Science); Gr. 10 Math acceptable: 10, 13, 24, Applied, Pure, 10C, 10-3 24 levels acceptable for Science (does not include 14-levels)

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 Diploma or GED plus a valid driver's license

Automotive Service Technician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Automotive Service Technician, Pre-employment

English 20/Math 20 or 20-1/Science 10 - a grade 12 diploma is highly recommended

Competitive Entrance : Grade 12 (including English, Math, and Science)

Bachelor of Applied Business Administration - Accounting

A two-year business diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution, including course work in the following areas: Intermediate Accounting II, Management Accounting II, Taxation I, Management Information Systems, Business Finance, Marketing and Business Communications

Competitive Entrance: Minimum GPA of 2.3

Bachelor of Applied Business Administration - Finance

A two-year business diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution

Competitive Entrance: Minimum GPA of 2.0

Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology

A two-year diploma in an IT-related technology plus verification of skill sets specific to each Major concentration of study

IQAS must be submitted for international qualifications.

Competitive Entrance: Minimum GPA of 2.3

Bachelor of Business Administration

Admission to Year 1: A minimum of 55% in Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2 with an average of 65% in five 30-level courses

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Diploma graduate: (Admission to year 3) Completion of a Business Administration diploma program with a GPA of 2.3 or higher. NAIT Business diploma considered at GPA of 2.0 (competitive)

Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management

Diploma or degree in an accredited or recognized engineering technology, applied science or health science program (minimum GPA of 2.3 required).

Baker
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Baking

Grade 10 English (10-1 or 10-2) and Grade 10 Math; Gr. 10 Math acceptable: 10, 13, Applied, Pure, 10C, 10-3

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) and Grade 12 Math (Pure or Applied or 30-1 or 30-2)

Biological Sciences Technology - Environmental Sciences

Competitive Entrance
65% overall average

Biological Sciences Technology - Laboratory and ResearchSuccessful completion of Biological Sciences Technology - Year 1

Competitive Entrance
65% overall average

Biological Sciences Technology - Renewable ResourcesSuccessful completion of Biological Sciences Technology - Year 1

Competitive Entrance
65% overall average

Biological Sciences Technology - Year 1

Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2 / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall

Biomedical Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average

Boilermaker
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Building Environmental Systems TechnologySuccessful completion of HVAC certificate.
Business Administration - Accounting

Successful completion of Business Administration - Year 1.

Business Administration - FinanceSuccessful completion of Business Administration - Year 1
Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Successful completion of Business Administration - Year 1

Business Administration - ManagementSuccessful completion of Business Administration - Year 1
Business Administration - MarketingSuccessful completion of Business Administration - Year 1
Business Administration - Year 1

A minimum of 55% in Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or 30-1 or 30-2.

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall

Business for Journeymen Management DiplomaVisit the program website for more information
Cabinetmaker
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Captioning and Court Reporting

70% in Grade 12 English / One of: Grade 12 Social Studies, Grade 12 Legal Studies, Post-Secondary Sociology, Post-Secondary Psychology or work experience that demonstrates an understanding of social systems.

Carpenter
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Chemical Engineering Technology

Grade12 English / Pure Math 30, Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average

Chemical Technology

Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2 / Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 60% in Chemistry 30

Civil Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, 80% in Applied Math 30, Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30. Credit in Physics 30 is strongly recommended.

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, 80% in Applied Math 30, Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2/ One of: Science 30 or Physics 30 Competitive Entrance: 65% (subject to update September 2013)

CNC Machinist Technician

Grade 10 (including English and Math); Gr. 10 Math acceptable: 10, 13, Applied, Pure, 10C, 10-3

Competitive Entrance: Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) and Grade 12 Math (Pure or Applied)

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

A minimum grade of 60% in each of English 30-1 / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1/Math 30-2/ Chemistry 30 / Biology 30.

Successful applicant academic averages range between 65% and 92% with a typical average of 79% (high school grades)

Communication Technician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Computer Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) courses taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Computer Network Administrator

Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) or 20-1 or 20-2 / One of: Science 20, Physics 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) courses taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) or 20-1 or 20-2 / One of: Science 20, Physics 20, Chemistry 20 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) courses taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program.

Construction Engineering TechnologyGrade 12 English /Pure Math 30, 60% in Applied Math 30, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. One of: Science 20 or Physics 20.
Cook
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Culinary Arts

Grade 10 English (10-1 or 10-2) and Grade 10 Math; Gr. 10 Math acceptable: 10, 13, Applied, Pure, 10C, 10-3.

Competitive Entrance: 63% overall average in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) and Math 30 (Pure or Applied or 30-1 or 30-2) or completion of NAIT's Retail Meat Cutting Program with minimum 70%

Cytotechnology

60% or better in each of: English 30-1, Pure Math 30, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30 - other math courses may be considered, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Additional Academic Requirements that may be completed after applying to the program:

Five or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology AND one credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology or completion of a challenge exam with a 60% pass. (Completed within last 5 years)

NOTE: It is not a requirement for the two post secondary pre-requisites of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology to be completed by the application deadline; however, proof of course completion with a passing grade of at least 60% MUST be submitted to the student application file by July 31st.

In addition, applicants who are placed in the hold file for potential late acceptance into the program must also provide documented proof of completion of these two post secondary pre-requisites to their NAIT application file by July 31st.

Five or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Physiology completed within the last 5 years with a final grade of 60% or greater.

The NAIT Continuing Education Course that meets this prerequisite requirement is: HSC 103 - Anatomy & Physiology.

One credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology completed within the last 5 years with a final grade of 60% or greater OR completion of NAIT's Medical Terminology challenge examination with a minimum 60% pass.

Choose one of the three options through NAIT Continuing Education to meet this prerequisite requirement:

HSC104 -Medical Terminology (Online course)

HRT10-Medical Terminology (Night Class) ML612, ML613 and ML614

Medical Terminology (Correspondence series of three courses)

Dental Assisting

Grade 12 English / Biology 30 / Chemistry 30 / One of: Science 30, Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2, Math 31, Physics 30, Social Studies 30-1 or a 30-level language other than English

Competitive Entrance: 75% overall average

Dental TechnologyGrade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) ) or Math 30-1 or 30-2 / Biology 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Math 31, Social Studies 30-1 or a 30-level language other than English.
Denturist Technology

Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2/ Biology 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Math 31, Social Studies 30-1 or a 30-level language other than English

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

A minimum 60% in each of English 30-1 / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1/Math 30-2 / Physics 30 / Biology 30

Successful applicant academic averages range between 69% and 97% with a typical average of 88% (high school grades)

Diesel Technician CertificateVisit the program website for more information
Digital Media and IT

English 30-1, English 30-2, English 33, or English 20-1/Pure Math 20, Applied Math 30, Math 33, Math 30-2, or Math 20-1 with a minimum grade of 65%.

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Electrical Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30. Credit in Physics 30 is strongly recommended.

Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / Physics 30

Competitive Entrance: 70% (subject to update September 2013)

Electrician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Electronics Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average

Emergency Management

English 30-2/Math 30 Applied or 30-2/Social Studies 30 or completion of EMD100 and EMD101 or EMD103.

Emergency Medical ResponderVisit the program website for more information
Emergency Medical TechnicianVisit the program website for more information
Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic

Grade 12 English / Biology 30 / Math 10 (Grade 10 Math acceptable: 10, 13, Applied, Pure, 10C)

Engineering Design and Drafting TechnologyGrade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30
English as a Second Language (ESL)

Applicants are required to have a high school level of reading and writing in their first language.

Floorcovering Installer
  • http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/contact-us/Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Forest TechnologyGrade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2/ Two of: Chemistry 20, Biology 20, Physics 20, or Science 30
Gasfitter
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Geological Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or 60% or greater in Biology 30

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average

Geomatics Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2/one of: Science 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 20

Graphic Communications

Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) or Math 20-1 or 20-2

Competitive Entrance: 60% in each of Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) and Math 30 (Pure or Applied or 30-1 or 30-2)

Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Hospitality Management

Grade 11 ( including English and Math)

Competitive Entrance: Grade 12 including English and Math

HVAC Specialist

Grade 11 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) or Math 20-1 or 20-2 / One of: Physics 20, Science 20 or Chemistry 20

Industrial Emergency Management
  • English 30-2/Math 30 Applied or Math 30-2/Social Studies 30 or completion of EMD100 and EMD103.
Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology

Grade 11 English / Pure Math 20, Applied Math 30 or Math 30-2/ and one of: Science 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 20

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average in Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: English 30, Math 30-2, Physics 30, and Chemistry 20

Industrial Mechanic Technician CertificateVisit the program website for more information
Instrument Technician

The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Tradesecrets website for more information.

Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 /Physics 20/Chemistry 20

Competitive Entrance:70% overall average or 60% Average with Physics 30 and Chemistry 30

Insulator
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Interior Design Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, Applied Math 30, Math 30-1 or 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance:70% overall average

Ironworker
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Ironworker - Metal Building Systems Erector
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Landscape Architectural Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, Applied Math 30, Math 30-1 or 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Biology 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, Applied Math 30, Math 30-1 or 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 60% (subject to update September 2013)

Lather - Interior Systems Mechanic
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Machining Technician Certificate

Math 20-1 or 20-2, English 20-1 or 20-2, Science 20 is recommended. In addition, most employers of technicians require a high school diploma.

Machinist
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, Science 10 or a pass mark in all 5 GED tests, or Entrance Exam.
Magnetic Resonance

A minimum 60% in each of English 30-1 / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 / Physics 30 / Biology 30.

Successful applicant academic averages range between 76% and 91% with a typical average of 83% (high school grades)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 2nd Discipline
  • A Diploma from an accredited institute in Medical Radiology, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Combined Laboratory & X-Ray, or a current license from one of these disciplines with CARDUP, CAMRT, ARRT, or ACCLXT is required. All applicants must send a copy of their Diploma or current license, as well as a completed copy of the MRI Applicant Screening Form for verification before entrance into the program. All students who meet the entrance requirements will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Note: All applicants must send a copy of their current registration or license, as well as a completed copy of the MRI Applicant Screening Form for verification before entrance into the program. All students who meet the entrance requirements will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. The maximum number of students per cohort is15.

Materials Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance:60% overall average

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 /One of: Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average; Physics 30

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / Physics 30

Competitive Entrance: 65% (subject to update September 2013)

Medical Laboratory Assisting

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 10 or Math 10C or Applied Math 20 or Math 20-2/ Chemistry 20 / Biology 20

Medical Laboratory Technology

60% in each of: English 30-1, Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30

Additional Academic Requirements that may be completed after applying to the program:

  • 5 or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Physiology completed within the last 5 years with a final grade of 60% or greater. The NAIT Continuing Education Course that meets this prerequisite requirement is HSC 103 - Anatomy & Physiology.
  • 1 credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology completed within the last 5 years with a final grade of 60% or greater OR completion of NAIT's Medical Terminology challenge examination with a minimum 60% pass.

    Choose one of the three options through NAIT Continuing Education to meet this prerequisite requirement
    • HSC104 - Medical Terminology (online course)
    • HRT10 - Medical Terminology (night class)
    • ML612, ML613 and ML614 Medical Terminology (correspondence series of 3 courses)

NOTE: It is not a requirement for the 2 post-secondary pre-requisites of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology to be completed by the application deadline, however, proof of course completion with a passing grade of at least 60% MUST be submitted to the student application file by July 31st . In addition, applicants who are placed in the hold file for potential late acceptance into the program must also provide documented proof of completion of these 2 post-secondary pre-requisites to their NAIT application file by July 31st.

Medical Radiologic Technology

60% in each of English 30-1 / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2/ Physics 30/Biology 30.

(CLXT ASP114 can be considered in lieu of Physics 30)

Successful applicant academic averages range between 64% and 95% with a typical average of 82% (high school grades)

Medical Transcription

60% in Grade 12 English

Millwork and CarpentryGrade 10 (including English and Math)
Millwright
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Motorcycle Mechanic Technician

Math 20-1 or 20-2, English 20-1 or 20-2, Science 20 is recommended. In addition, most employers of technicians require a high school diploma.

Nanotechnology Systems

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Biology 30

Commpetitive Entrance: 60% overall average

Network Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) courses taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program

Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average

Occupational Health and Safety

60% in each of Grade 12 English /Applied Math 30 or Math 30-2 / Two of: Chemistry 20, Physics 20, Science 20 or Biology 20

Optical Sciences - Contact Lenses
  • Completion of the NAIT Optical Sciences Eyeglasses Diploma or assessed equivalent.
Optical Sciences - Eyeglasses
  • Canadian High School Diploma or assessed equivalent.
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, Science 10 or a pass mark in all 5 GED tests, or Entrance Exam.
Painter & Decorator
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Parts Technician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Personal Fitness Trainer

Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) or Math 20-1 or 20-2 / Biology 30

Petroleum Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30, Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30, or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average

Photographic Technology

Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or Math 30-1 or 30-2.

Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average

Plumber
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Power Engineering Certificate

Grade 10 English / Pure Math 10, Math 10-1 OR Math 10-C / One of: Science 10, Physics 10 or Chemistry 10

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average in Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / Physics 30 /Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 75% overall average (subject to update September 2013)

Power Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 75% overall average

Effective October 1, 2013 this program will change minimum entrance requirements to: Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / Physics 30 /Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 75 % (subject to update September 2013)

Power Sports Mechanic Technician

Math 20-1 or 20-2, English 20-1 or 20-2, Science 20 is recommended. In addition, most employers of technicians require a high school diploma.

Power System Electrician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Powerline Technician
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Pre-Business

It is recommended applicants have A-Math 10 or P-Math 10 and English 10-1 or 10-2

Professional Meat Cutting and Merchandising

Grade 10 English (10-1 or 10-2) and Grade 10 Math; Gr. 10 Math acceptable: 10, 13, Applied, Pure, 10-3, 10C

Public Sector Emergency Management
  • English 30-2/Math 30 Applied or Math 30-2/Social Studies 30 or completion of EMD100 and EMD103.
Radio & Television - Radio

60% in Grade 12 English / Math 20 Pure, Applied, or 20-1 or 20-2 / Grade 11 Science and Social Studies. One media or fine arts course from high school or Radio/Television 30, RTA 10 or RTA 30 may be used as a substitute for Math, Science, or Social Studies. NO combinations.

Competitive Entrance: 70% in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2)

Radio & Television - Television

60% in Grade 12 English / Math 20 Pure, Applied, or 20-1 or 20-2 / Grade 11 Science and Social Studies. One media or fine arts course from high school or Radio/Television 30, RTA 10 or RTA 30 may be used as a substitute for Math, Science, or Social Studies. NO combinations.

Competitive Entrance: 70% in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2)

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Tradesecrets website for more information.

Respiratory Therapy

A minimum 60% in each of English 30-1 / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or 30-1 or 30-2 / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30.

Respiratory Therapy Applicants Please Note: The licensing body for Respiratory Therapists (CARTA - College and Association of Respiratory Therapy in Alberta) has set a new English Proficiency requirement for all non-native English speaking graduates of the Respiratory Therapy program. Effective September 2010 CARTA requires graduates, whose first language is not English, to complete the Canadian Language Benchmark exams (CLB) and achieve a minimum level of 9 in all categories before being licensed in Alberta. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their language proficiency meets CARTA's requirement. NAIT does offer some English as a Second Language courses. It is not the responsibility of the program area to teach English

Rig Technician

The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Tradesecrets website for more information.

Roofer

The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Tradesecrets website for more information.

Sheet Metal Worker
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam.
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Technician CertificateVisit the program website for more information
Structural Steel & Plate Fitter (Steel Fabricator)
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Veterinary Medical Assistant

Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) or 20-1 or 20-2.

Water and Wastewater Technician

Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) or Math 20-1 or 20-2 / One of: Science 20, Physics 20, Chemistry 20 or Biology 20

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average in Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or 30-1 or 30-2/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Biology 30

Welder
  • Recommended Path - Alberta High School Diploma with: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.
  • Minimum Requirements - Successful completion of: English 10-2, Math 10-3, a pass mark in all 5 GED tests or Entrance Exam.
Welding Technician Certificate

There are no academic requirements for this program.

Wireless Systems Engineering Technology

Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30

Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average

Please Note

  1. All students are required to meet the appropriate grade and/or subject level specified as a minimum prerequisite for each program. In addition, many programs include “other requirements” in their selection criteria.  These are noted below.
  2. Some programs admit applicants on a Competitive Entrance basis.  These programs are generally oversubscribed and therefore select those applicants who present the highest academic averages.   In order to be considered for admission, it is strongly recommended that applicants to competitive entrance programs meet or exceed posted competitive entrance standards.  These standards are based on academic averages of the previous year’s accepted applicants.
  3. A high school diploma is not required for admission; however, specific subject requirements must be met.  Please be aware that some employers require a high school diploma.
  4. The academic prerequisites listed here are subject to change from year to year.
  5. NAIT reserves the right to suspend or cancel programs or make other changes as required.
  6. To ensure consideration, please apply as soon as possible.  Early admission will be offered to highly qualified candidates.  For further information about application deadlines, please visit: http://www.nait.ca/54663.htm.
  7. For additional information about NAIT’s programs and courses, visit http://www.nait.ca/programsandcourses.htm.

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