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| One year post-secondary studies |
The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.
Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.
Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.
Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.
SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. To learn more, visit our transfer credit web page.
Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Some transfer credit options for this program include:
You will practice fundamental employability skills related to oral and written communications. You will also practice employability skills related to working effectively with others. You will learn personal employability skills and the effect of attitudes and behaviours on successful job search and career advancement.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Independent Study, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s): BCOM 120 COMM 127A COMM 185 COMM 187 COMM 191 COMM 193 JOBS 190 TCOM 120 TCOM 140
You will study the operation, alignment, repair and adjustment procedures of various types of clutches and learn how to remove, inspect and install various seals and bearings. You will focus on gearing, gear types, gear ratios and the flow of power on a variety of standard transmissions. You will study differential gearing of various types, ratios, matching gear sets, correcting gear contact patterns, preloading and adjusting bearings, universal joints and drive line angles.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
You will align, repair and adjust various types of clutches, and remove, inspect and install various seals and bearings. You will disassemble, repair and assemble standard transmissions. You will also disassemble, repair and adjust steerable axles, differential gearing of various types, and drivelines.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
You will study the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism, Ohm's Law and the use of analog and digital meters. You will also study battery operation, servicing and testing, and charging and starter system operation, servicing and troubleshooting.
4.0
Credit Units
62.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
You will practice on electrical circuits using analog and digital meters, and service and test batteries, starting systems and starting system components. You will diagnose charging systems and components, and repair electrical circuits.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
The course covers whole numbers, common and decimal fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, angular measurements, and length, area and volume measurements in the Imperial and metric system. You will also learn to perform calculations as applied to the trade.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Independent Study, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s): MATH 1402 MATH 170 MATH 186 MATH 187 MATH 191 MATH 294 MATH 299 MEAS 105 MEAS 182
You will become familiar with various types of construction equipment, the major components and their functions. You will also learn how to service and maintain construction equipment.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
You will work at a typical construction site where you will use earth-moving equipment to learn the operating characteristics of various machines. The construction work will include road building, digging borrow pits and the restoration and reclamation of wasteland and gravel pits using loaders, dozers, scrapers, backhoes, excavators and graders.
1.0
Credit Units
18.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Your studies will focus on general safety as it applies to the heavy equipment and truck and transport trade. You will learn how to use firefighting equipment and prepare the work area for safe operation. The course content includes knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Your studies will focus on identifying, using and maintaining hand tools and shop equipment. You will learn how to read and use various measuring instruments and the proper method of sawing, filing, drilling, thread cutting, tool sharpening and labour procedures. You will also learn how to identify and use threaded fasteners and fittings, chemical fasteners and sealants.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
You will use layout, hand cutting, threading and power tools to develop benchwork projects (such as pullers and drill angle gauges). You will also learn the proper technique for sharpening twist drills.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
You will learn the safe and proper operation of shielded metal arc welding equipment, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment, and gas metal arc welding equipment.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
You will learn how to select electrodes and filler rods, and develop proper welding and cutting techniques. You will develop skill in joining mild steel in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions in a variety of basic weld joints. You will develop skill with a variety of electrodes used in the shielded metal arc welding process. You will also develop skill in the short circuiting method of metal transfer in the gas metal arc welding process and oxy-acetylene freehand cutting and brazing in the flat position.
3.0
Credit Units
46.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
You will participate in a work placement to further your understanding of workplace employer needs. You will become familiar with the industry and gain practical experience in the welding field.
0.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Work Experience - Group
Equivalent Course(s): WORK 170
