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Apprenticeship

Parts Technician

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The Parts Technician program is made up of 2 distinct but closely related specializations: parts technician and materials technician.

Parts technician – parts will train you to identify, dispense and manage parts inventories, which may include automotive, heavy duty, farm implement, industrial, recreational vehicle, jobber, plumbing or electrical.

Parts technician – materials will train you in the movement of materials in a wide variety of industries, including agricultural, forestry, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, transportation and wholesale/retail.

Period 1 will have blended and/or standard delivery option.
Blended classes will be held online during regular class daytime hours.
Standard delivery will be in-person at main campus.

Quick Facts

Credential: Journeyperson Certificate

Hands-on and expert-led apprenticeship and industry training for skilled trades and technology professionals.

Campus: Main Campus

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Options:

    Hands-on, industry-relevant training

    The Parts Technician program follows the current Alberta Apprenticeship Curriculum Guide to ensure all students are provided with appropriate training experiences to successfully pass their apprenticeship examinations.

    Parts Technician

    This trade is most rewarding for those who enjoy variety, working with people, working in their area of expertise and participating in the customer's success. To be successful in their trade, parts technicians need

    • the ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public, even in difficult situations
    • basic math skills
    • the ability to lift up to 18 kilograms
    • the ability to pay careful attention to details, such as parts catalogues and electronic inventory systems

    Materials Technician

    This trade appeals to those who enjoy taking a methodical approach to their work, operating handling equipment and keeping detailed records. To be successful in the trade, materials technicians need

    • physical strength and stamina
    • manual dexterity
    • the ability to lift up to 18 kilograms
    • the ability to work independently
    • good math, communication and computer skills
    • the ability to get along well with customers and fellow workers
    Parts Technician

    Enter the workforce with confidence 

    Parts Technician

    Parts technicians are employed by wholesale / retail businesses and warehouse distributors that deal with all types of parts. Apprentice parts technicians may begin working as stock / receiving clerks or drivers. As they become acquainted with the different parts, their applications and the stockroom system, they can be promoted to parts counter positions.

    Experienced parts technicians who have business and technical experience may advance to supervisory positions such as parts department manager, store manager or even store owner. With some sales experience, parts technicians can move into sales representative positions.

    Materials Technician

    Most materials technicians are located in urban centres where manufacturers, wholesalers and large retailers have their warehouses. Others may be located where large manufacturing facilities are concentrated in non-urban settings (wood products plants, petroleum production facilities, etc.)

    With the appropriate training and work experience, individuals can advance into supervisory positions, or into related fields such as purchasing, inventory control or materials management.

    Parts Technician students with instructor

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    • Program details
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    • Advance credit and Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
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    Periods

    Tuition & Fees

    The tuition and fee amounts below are estimates based on current academic year’s rates. For financial planning purposes, please use these totals as an approximate estimate of your costs. Actual fees may vary by term and enrolment activities. Students who take all of their courses online are exempt from U-Pass, Health & Dental, and Recreation & Athletics fees. All fees are subject to change. Please refer to the tuition and fees page for more detailed information.

    View the technical equipment requirements (PDF)

    Please note: Books & Supplies are usually purchased through the NAIT bookstore, separately from paying your tuition.

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    How to Apply

    Complete an apprenticeship application & contract form

    Effective November 1, 2014, you must fillout the application located on the MyTradesecrets website for Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board staff to determine if you are eligible for status as an indentured apprentice.

    Dates & Deadlines

    Once you are an indentured apprentice, you can review the availability and start and end dates of the program you are interested in. Log into your MyTradesecrets profile and do a search under the Class Registration section. Then you can determine the schedule that best fits your needs.

    We recommend submitting your program application at least 90 days before the application deadline.

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    Apply to the program with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the application process. Please note, processing time may vary for applicants, so we recommend starting early.

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    Want to learn more about this program?

    Thank you for your interest! We want to get you in contact with the right person to answer your questions.

    Please contact the Student Service Centre for general inquiries such as:

    • Student application support
    • Program entrance requirements, tuition & fees, and how to apply
    • Program admissions process
    • Enrolment support
    • Student funding options
    • Fee and refund inquiries
    • General program and course withdrawal procedures
    • Navigating nait.ca and MyNAITPortal

    Contact Student Service Centre

    Please fill out the form below if you have any program-specific questions relating to:

    • Program details
    • Work-integrated learning and cooperative education
    • Advance credit and Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
    • Program and course withdrawal



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