The Automotive Service Technician Pre-Employment Program is designed for people with little or no automotive background experience. This program may be a step to securing an apprenticeship contract if that is the goal of the student, or as basic automotive information. After successful completion of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to write the First Period Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship exam. This program has both fall and winter intakes.
The School of Trades
NAIT's School of Trades offers training in 35 program areas leading to journeyperson certification, and certificate and diploma credentials. Training 42% of the province's apprentices, NAIT's Automotive Program is the largest single provider of Automotive Apprentice Training in Alberta.
Entrance Requirements
Academic Requirements
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)
Practicum/Co-op/Work Experience
Students must attend a 3-week practicum of 40 hours per week at a vehicle repair shop. Travel to the worksite is the responsibility of the student. Since this work is part of the educational experience, salaries are not paid to students during the practicum period.
Tuition & Fees
( Maximum per semester )
Tuition: $1980
Tuition International: $6633
NAITSA: $120
UPAS: $147.50
Recreation & Athletics Fee: $70.00
Health & Dental: $114
Disclaimer:
This information is provided to help you estimate your costs for student financing. Additional costs will apply for books and supplies. Some courses may also have additional expenses. If you are taking less than a full course load, cost per credit information can be found in Tuition & Fees.
All fees are subject to change.
Scholarships & Bursaries
| Name |
Value |
Available |
| Miller Motors (The Patriquin) Fund Award - APT II | $1500 | 1 |
Available to a student in the Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment Program. Awarded on the basis of financial need. Each application must be accompanied by a one page letter outlining career goals; in what area of the Automotive industry the applicant hopes to be involved in upon completion of his/her program; and how the funds will assist the applicant to achieve that goal. Deadline: 1/31/2014 Application: Available online at www.nait.ca/scholarships January 1st. [hide detail] |
| Miller Motors (The Patriquin) Fund Award - APT I | $1500 | 1 |
Available to a student in the Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment Program. Awarded on the basis of financial need. Each application must be accompanied by a one page letter outlining career goals; in what area of the Automotive industry the applicant hopes to be involved in upon completion of his/her program; and how the funds will assist the applicant to achieve that goal. Deadline: 9/30/2013 Application: Available online at www.nait.ca/scholarships September 1st. [hide detail] |
| Miller Motors (The Patriquin) Fund Entrance Award - APT I | $500 | 1 |
Available to students entering the Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement used to enter the program and financial need. Deadline: 8/30/2013 Application: Available online at www.nait.ca/scholarships December 10th. [hide detail] |
| Miller Motors (The Patriquin) Fund Entrance Award - APT I | $500 | 1 |
Available to students entering the Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement used to enter the program and financial need. Deadline: 8/30/2014 Application: Available online at www.nait.ca/scholarships December 10th. [hide detail] |
| AIA Marion Roberts Memorial Scholarship | $500 | 0 |
Number: Varies. Applicants must be a dependent child or spouse of a full-time employee in an active AIA member company in good standing. Employment confirmation must accompany the application. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time post secondary program leading to a degree, certificate, or diploma at an accredited technical school. Selection criteria includes good citizenship, leadership ability, grades, and overall quality of the application. For further information on the criteria, visit the website at www.aiacanada.com. Deadline: 7/15/2013 Apply to: Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, 1272 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A7.
Application forms available at the Scholarships & Bursaries Office or online at AIA Canada. [hide detail] |
| Sherwood Park Toyota Scion Shop Excellence Scholarship - Fall & Winter | $500 | 2 |
Available to students in the Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment program at NAIT. Awarded on the basis of top academic achievement in shop. Student must also demonstrate satisfactory, academic achievement in theory, good attendance and successfully complete the practicum. The recipient will be invited to attend a cheque presentation at Sherwood Park Toyota Scion. Application Available: None required. Program selects recipient in the Fall and Winter. [hide detail] |
| Miller Motors (The Patriquin) Fund Entrance Award - APT II | $500 | 1 |
Available to students entering the Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment program. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement used to enter the program and financial need. Deadline: 1/31/2014 Application: Available online at www.nait.ca/scholarships January 1st. [hide detail] |
| Sherwood Park Toyota Scion Theory Excellence Scholarship - Fall & Winter | $500 | 2 |
Available to students in the Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment program at NAIT. Awarded on the basis of top academic achievement in theory. Student must also demonstrate satisfactory, academic achievement in shop, good attendance and successfully complete the practicum. The recipient will be invited to attend a cheque presentation at Sherwood Park Toyota Scion. Application Available: None required. Program selects recipient in the Fall & Winter. [hide detail] |
| Pamela Strand Bursary – Certificate | $1500 | 1 |
Available to female students enrolled in the Auto Body Pre-Employment, Automotive Pre-Employment, CNC Machinist Technician, Computer Network Administrator, HVAC Specialist Certificate, Millwork & Carpentry or Power Engineering Certificate program at NAIT. Awarded on the basis of financial need. Deadline: 9/30/2013 Application: Available online at www.nait.ca/scholarships September 1st. [hide detail] |
For general application and special selections, ranging from $500 to $5,000, see Scholarships & Bursaries.