| Program | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Academic Upgrading | Grade 10 English Students who do not have access to their high school transcripts can take a diagnostic exam in the Academic Upgrading office |
| Alternative Energy Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 Pure / Chemistry 20 / Physics 20 |
| Animal Health Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 Competitive Entrance: 75% overall average |
| Applied Banking and Business | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) |
| Architectural Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 Pure or Applied / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average |
| Auto Body Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Auto Body Technician, Pre-employment | Grade 10 (including English, Math and Science) |
| Automotive Service Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Automotive Service Technician, Pre-employment | English 20 / Math 20 / 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 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 a computer-related technology and/or Computer Engineering Technology. Competitive Entrance |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Admission to Year 1 - average of 65% in the following high school courses with no mark below 50%: English 30-1 or English 30-2 or equivalent, Grade 12 Math (Pure or Applied) or equivalent and three additional 30-level courses. Admission to Year 3 - completion of a Business Administration diploma program with a GPA of 2.3 or higher. |
| Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management | Graduates of accredited or provincially recognized two-year diploma program may apply into the program. Competitive Entrance: Minimum GPA of 2.3 required, however a GPA of 2.7 or higher is recommended. |
| Baker | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Baking | Grade 10 (including English and Math) OR Math 10C or Math 10-3 Competitive Entrance: 60% combined average in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) and Grade 12 Math (Pure or Applied) |
| Biological Sciences Technology - Environmental Sciences | Competitive Entrance |
| Biological Sciences Technology - Laboratory and Research | Successful completion of Biological Sciences Technology - Year 1 Competitive Entrance |
| Biological Sciences Technology - Renewable Resources | Successful completion of Biological Sciences Technology - Year 1 Competitive Entrance |
| Biological Sciences Technology - Year 1 | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 Competitive Entrance: 65% combined average |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average |
| Boilermaker | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Building Environmental Systems Technology | Successful completion of HVAC certificate |
| Business Administration - Accounting | Successful completion of Business Administration - Year 1. |
| Business Administration - Finance | Successful completion of Business Administration - Year 1 |
| Business Administration - Human Resources Management | Successful completion of Business Administration - Year 1 |
| Business Administration - Management | Successful completion of Business Administration - Year 1 |
| Business Administration - Marketing | Successful completion of Business Administration - Year 1 |
| Business Administration - Year 1 | Grade 12 English/Math 30 (Pure or Applied) |
| Business for Journeymen Management Diploma | Visit the program website for more information |
| Cabinetmaker | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Captioning and Court Reporting | 60% in Grade 12 English / One of: Grade 12 Social Studies, Grade 12 Legal Studies, post-secondary Sociology, postsecondary Psychology or work experience that demonstrates an understanding of social systems. |
| Carpenter | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Chemical Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 or 60% in Math 33/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average |
| Chemical Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: minimum of 60% in Chemistry 30 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 Pure or 80% in Applied Math 30/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average |
| CNC Machinist Technician | Grade 10 including English and Math Competitive Entrance |
| Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology | A minimum 60% in each of: English 30-1 / PMath 30 / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 |
| Communication Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / 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: 70% overall average |
| Computer Network Administrator | Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / 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: 70% overall average |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 or AMath 30 with a minimum grade of 60% / One of: Science 20 or Physics 20 |
| Cook | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Culinary Arts | Grade 10 (including English and Math) OR Math 10C or Math 10-3 Competitive Entrance: 63% overall average in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) and Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or completion of RMC with minimum 70%. |
| Cytotechnology | 60% or better in each of: English 30-1, Math 30 (Pure), Chemistry 30 and Biology 30 - other math courses may be considered, please contact the Registrar's Office. |
| Dental Assisting | Grade 12 English / Biology 30 / Chemistry 30 / One of: Science 30, Math 30 (Pure or Applied) , Math 31, Physics 30, Social Studies 30 or a 30-level language other than English Competitive Entrance |
| Dental Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Biology 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Math 31, Social Studies 30 or a 30-level language other than English |
| Denturist Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Biology 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Math 31, Social Studies 30 or a 30-level language other than English |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | A minimum 60% in each of: English 30-1 / PMath 30 / Physics 30 / Biology 30 / Chemistry 20 Competitive Entrance: Successful applicant averages are usually between 84% to 95%. |
| Diesel Technician Certificate | Visit the program website for more information |
| Digital Media and IT | Grade 12 English / PMath 20 or AMath 30 with a minimum grade of 65% Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average |
| Electrician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average |
| Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic | Grade 12 English / Biology 30 / Math 10 (Gr. 10 Math acceptable: 10, 13, Applied, Pure, 10C) |
| Engineering Design and Drafting Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / 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 | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Forest Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Two of: Chemistry 20, Biology 20, Physics 20, or Science 30 |
| Gas Utility Operator | Visit the program website for more information |
| Gasfitter | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Geological Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 or 60% in Math 33 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or 60% or greater in Biology 30 Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average |
| Geomatics Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 20 or Chemistry 30 |
| Graphic Communications | Grade 12 English, Math 20 (Pure or Applied) Competitive Entrance: 60% in each of Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) and Math (Pure or Applied) |
| Heavy Equipment Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| 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) / One of: Physics 20, Science 20 or Chemistry 20 |
| Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology | Grade 11 English / PMath 20 or AMath 30 / and one of: Science 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 20 Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average in Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 |
| Industrial Mechanic Technician Certificate | Visit 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 Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Instrumentation Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average |
| Insulator | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Interior Design Technology | Grade 12 English / Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average |
| Ironworker | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Ironworker - Metal Building Systems Erector | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Landscape Architectural Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average |
| Lather - Interior Systems Mechanic | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| 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 | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Magnetic Resonance | A minimum 60% in each of: English 30-1 / Math 30 Pure / Physics 30 / Biology 30 / Chemistry 20 |
| Materials Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 65% overall average; Physics 30 |
| Medical Laboratory Assisting | English 30-1 or 30-2 / PMath 10, 10C or AMath 20 / Chemistry 20 / Biology 20 |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | 60% or better in each of: English 30-1, Pure Math 30, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30 Competitive Entrance: 75% to 85% overall average
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| Medical Radiologic Technology | 60% or better in each of: English 30-1 / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Physics 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 Competitive Entrance: 78% to 96% oveall average |
| Medical Transcription | 60% in Grade 12 English |
| Millwork and Carpentry | Grade 10 including English and Math |
| Millwright | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Nanotechnology Systems | Grade 12 English/ PMath 30/ One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Biology 30 Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average |
| Network Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / 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: 70% overall average |
| Occupational Health and Safety | 60% or better in each of: Grade 12 English / Applied Math 30 / Two of: Chemistry 20, Physics 20, Science 20 or Biology 20 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Painter & Decorator | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Parts Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Parts-Materials Technician Certificate | Visit the program website for more information |
| Personal Fitness Trainer | Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / Biology 30 |
| Petroleum Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 OR 60% in Math 33 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average |
| Photographic Technology | Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average |
| Plumber | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Power Engineering - 4th Class | Grade 10 English / PMath 10 OR Math 10-C / One of: Science 10, Physics 10 or Chemistry 10 Competitive Entrance: 60% overall average in Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 |
| Power Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Competitive Entrance: 70% overall average |
| Power System Electrician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Powerline Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Pre-Business | It is recommended applicants have A-Math 10 or P-Math 10 and English 10-1 or 10-2 |
| Radio & Television - Radio | 60% in Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / Grade 11 Science and Social Studies. Competitive Entrance: 70% in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) One media or fine arts course (e.g. Drama 30 or NAIT Continuing Education RTA10 and RTA30) may be given consideration to replace one of a math, science or social studies mark |
| Radio & Television - Television | 60% in Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / Grade 11 Science and Social Studies Competitive Entrance: 70% in Grade 12 English (30-1 or 30-2) One media or fine arts course (e.g. Drama 30 or NAIT Continuing Education RTA10 and RTA30) may be given consideration to replace one of a math, science or social studies mark |
| 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 Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Respiratory Therapy | A minimum 60% in each of: English 30-1 / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 |
| Retail Meatcutting | Grade 10 (including English and Math), OR Math 10C or Math 10-3 |
| Rig Technician | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets 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 Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Sheet Metal Worker | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter Technician Certificate | Visit the program website for more information |
| Structural Steel & Plate Fitter (Steel Fabricator) | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Veterinary Medical Assistant | Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) |
| Water and Wastewater Technician | Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / 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) / One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 |
| Welder | The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is currently revising the academic entrance requirements for all apprenticeship programs. Visit the Trade Secrets website for more information. |
| Welding Technician Certificate | Visit the program website for more information |
| Wireless Systems Engineering Technology | Grade 12 English, Pure Math 30, and one of: Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30. Transitional Math 101 or Algebra 35 (minimum mark of 65%) will be accepted in lieu of Pure Math 30 |
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