Trades, Apprenticeships & Pre-Employment Trades Training - Cluster Brochure (2015)

trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

Lethbridge College is leading and transforming education in Alberta.

delivery iconsOn-campus – This is the traditional setting for college courses, where

all of the courses needed to complete your program are taken on

campus. Note that some programs may require participation

off-campus including field-trips or practicum experiences.

Online – These programs are fully completed online, without the need

to come to campus. Note that some programs may offer practicum

experiences or labs that require participation on-site. Programs offered

online can often be completed in a flexible time frame.

Blended – Programs that can be taken with a blended learning

approach offer most courses face-to-face in the classroom but some

courses in the program can be completed online.

trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

Trades Programs - Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician • Automotive Systems • Wind Turbine Technician

Apprenticeships and Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) - Parts Technician Apprenticeship (WATS) • Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship • Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship • Electrician Apprenticeship • Welder Apprenticeship • Carpenter Apprenticeship • Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship • Plumbing Apprenticeship

Pre-Employment Trades Training (non-credit) - Pre-Employment Electrical/Solar Installer • Pre-Employment Welding • Power Line Technician/Power System Electrician

connect Program offices:

Electrician Apprenticeship, Welder Apprenticeship, Carpenter Apprenticeship, Plumbing Apprenticeship: 403.320.3366Automotive Services Technician Apprenticeship, Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship, Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship: 403.394.7348Automotive Systems, Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician, Wind Turbine Technician: 403.320.3411

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Job profiles and salaries: alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

With Alberta’s population now topping four million residents, the demand for skilled trades people has never

been greater. If you are good at building and repairing items of all shapes and sizes and want to help make the economy of the

province and country run smoothly, then look to one of Lethbridge College’s apprenticeship and trades training programs.

You will get to use the latest equipment, from our virtual welder to our chassis

dynamometer to our wind turbine tower, and you’ll take classes from instructors who

have been recognized as the best in their field. With one of the lowest instructor-

student ratio in the province, you’ll also get lots of individual attention.

Graduates of our apprenticeship and trades programs are in high demand. Why wait?

Your future in the trades can start today – at Lethbridge College.

agricultural and heavy equipment technician

Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician• one-year certificate

• September admission

• awards a total of 600 hours of experience credit and prepares grads to write

first- and second-year apprenticeship exams for the Agricultural Equipment

Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship programs.

If you’re itching to work on farm equipment, highway trucks or

heavy machinery, Lethbridge College’s Agricultural and Heavy

Equipment Technician certificate will get you there in a hurry. Even

if you come with real-life experience from a family farm, formal training at

Lethbridge College will add to what you’ve learned so far. In 32 weeks – two

semesters – you’ll learn about suspensions, power trains, steering, brakes,

diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems and mobile hydraulics.

TRADES PROGRAMSOur trades credit programs are for those wanting to start a career in one of the trades, as well as those wanting to work as apprentices in their

fields. Once you complete one of our trades credit programs, you’ll have a vast new skillset which will give you an advantage getting that first job.

You’ll also have the experience of networking and working with employers during two different week-long practicums. At the end of your program,

you’ll have the hours and knowledge to choose to continue on to an apprenticeship or to start working right away. It’s the best of both worlds.

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lethbridgecollege.ca/heavyequipmenttech Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

Admission requirements * 50% in grade 11 English and 50% in grade 11 math

Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and supplies$4,992 $1,422 $825

Transfer agreements

• Montana State University—Northern – transfers to the Bachelor of Science in Diesel Technology; may receive credit for one year upon program approval.

• Olds College – transfers to the Agricultural Mechanics Diploma program; may receive credit for one year.

Career opportunities

• agricultural equipment technicians• heavy equipment technicians• service managers/shop foremen• oilfield equipment service people • forestry equipment service people

Courses include

• Safety and hands skills• Power trains• Steering, suspension and brakes• Farm and industrial equipment• Diesel engines• Mobile hydraulics

* Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details.

Program at a glance:

When you’ve finished the program, you’ll be well on

your way to acquiring your journeyman apprenticeship,

as you can then write the Alberta first- and second-year

apprentice exams to work as an agricultural equipment

technician and heavy equipment technician.

Your future as an agricultural and heavy

equipment technician starts at Lethbridge College.

automotive systems

Automotive Systems• one-year certificate

• September admission

• awards a total of 600 hours of experience credit and prepares grads to write first- and

second-year apprenticeship exams in Automotive Service Technician

If the sight of cars in a shop makes you want to grab a wrench or if you’ve always

wanted a career in the automotive industry, Lethbridge College’s Automotive

Service Technician program is the perfect place to get your start. In just one year,

you’ll receive practical training in automotive systems and you will learn about everything from

simple components to advanced computerized vehicle systems.

You’ll get plenty of hands-on experience as you repair a wide variety of vehicles, from customer

vehicles to shop units to your own vehicle, using state-of-the art tools and equipment.

After a year, you’ll drive away from Lethbridge College into a good job, ready to put all of that

practical experience and classroom theory that you learned to use in a field you enjoy. Get

started down the road to success today as an automotive service technician. Your

future starts at Lethbridge College.


lethbridgecollege.ca/automotiveAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

Admission requirements *

50% in grade 11 English and 50% in grade 11 math



• automotive service technicians• business owners• automotive systems certificate instructors• service managers• mobile repair service technicians

Courses include

• Automotive drivelines• Automotive directional control systems• Automotive electrical systems• Engine fundamentals• Performance projects• Automotive field work



wind turbine technician

Wind Turbine Technician• 32-week certificate

• September or January admission

• eligible to write BZEE exams for Certificate of Competence

The ability to harness the wind to create power is one of the fastest-growing

technologies in the world. As a BZEE-certified wind turbine technician from Lethbridge

College, you’ll be at the forefront of this initiative, whether you are working in southern

Alberta or around the globe.

The Wind Turbine Technician program is nationally recognized and designed to meet or

exceed the internationally recognized standard: BZEE certification. We’ll teach you and ensure

you receive safety certification on our own equipment and training tower located on our

campus. We’re one of the few places in the country where you can get this kind of training.

Once certified, your skills will be extremely marketable in this burgeoning industry; many of

our students are hired within days of graduation. Whether you go to work or continue

training to earn a journeyman electrician certificate, there are no shortages of

great opportunities for your future in this exciting industry.


lethbridgecollege.ca/wttCanadian Wind Energy Association: canwea.caTraining Centre for Renewable Energy: www.bzee.de


High school diploma or successful completion of Alberta Apprenticeship first period electrical pre-entrance exam with a minimum of 70%.



• wind turbine maintenance technicians

• wind turbine manufacturing technicians

• wind farm construction technicians

Courses include

• Sources of electromotive force• DC circuit fundamentals• Canadian electrical code and

blueprint reading• Wind energy theory



parts technician

APPRENTICESHIPS AND WEEKLY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SYSTEM (WATS)Apprenticeship programs involve eight to 12 weeks of classroom training

per year. WATS programs involve one day of training at Lethbridge College

per week throughout the length of the program. Both programs offer a

combination of work experience and technical training along with on-the-

job training. You’ll work with an employer and our experienced instructors

to gain the best of both worlds as you work and earn money while training.

If one of our apprenticeship programs appeals to you, here’s what

you need to do: if you’re not already working in the field, find an

employer willing to employ and indenture you. Then contact the Alberta

Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board at 1-800-661-3753. Once

you’re registered we will have you on your way to writing your journeyman

papers and getting that high-paying job in three or four years, depending

on which apprenticeship program you choose.

The following information and more details on employment and skills can

be found at tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.


lethbridegcollege.ca/apprenticeshipAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca


Successful completion of English 10-2 and Math 10-3, or a pass mark in all Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20 and related career and technology studies recommended.

Estimated cost **Year I $706Year II $919Year III $706


Managing and distributing parts for: • plumbing• electrical• farm equipment industry• recreational vehicle industry• industrial

Courses include

• Material identification and calculations• Engines and related systems• Material handling and storage• Design and planning• Human relations and industry network• Electrical, autobody, agriculture and

mobile industrial equipment

* Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details. ** Estimate only. Includes tuition and fees. Books and supplies not included.


Parts Technician Apprenticeship (WATS)• three-year apprenticeship

• August admission

If you like variety, working with people and staying organized,

the Parts Technician Apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for

your future.

Our Parts Technician Apprenticeship program will give you the classroom

training you need in subjects like human relations and material identification

as well as the hands-on experience employers seek when hiring new staff.

Parts technicians have opportunities to work indoors and outside, although

they usually can be found in storerooms as they handle stock and identify,

catalogue and order parts. As a parts technician, you’ll submit bills, receive

payments and prepare statements. You’ll also use your strength and

stamina to be successful in this physical career. Above all, you’ll be the go-

to person for wholesale groups, retail businesses or warehouse distributors

as you serve customers with your knowledge of parts for the automotive

sector, hardware supplies, machinery divisions and more.

Get the training you need today at Lethbridge College to succeed

in this in-demand field.

automotive service technician

Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship• four-year apprenticeship

• August, October, January or March admission

As an automotive service technician, customers from all parts of the automotive

world will be relying on you to diagnose problems, repair vehicles and light

trucks and complete preventative maintenance.

At Lethbridge College, you’ll get the classroom theory you need in subjects like fuel and

emission control systems as well as the hands-on training employers are looking for. You’ll

find success in this career with your mechanical aptitude, good hearing, eyesight and manual

dexterity. In addition, you’ll be sure to succeed if you possess the ability to keep on top of

new technologies and have a good understanding of electronics and computer systems.

After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll find yourself working in various automotive

shops and dealerships in southern Alberta or around the country. In a typical day, you

may perform scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, take vehicles for test drives to

diagnose issues or reassemble repaired mechanical parts. It’s an exciting future – and it

all starts at Lethbridge College.


lethbridgecollege.ca/apprenticeshipAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca


Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies recommended.

Estimated cost **

Year I $919Year II $919Year III $919 Year IV $919


• service facilities• automotive shops• specialty repair shops• car and truck dealerships • organizations with vehicle fleets

Courses include

• Emission control systems• Fuel systems• Hybrid electrical vehicles• Vehicle system management,

integration and vehicle networks

• Manual transmissions, transaxles and clutches

• Suspension and steering



heavy equipment technician

Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship• four-year apprenticeship

• August, October, January, March or April admission

As a heavy equipment technician, you’ll be taking mechanics to another

level as you repair, maintain and overhaul industrial equipment and heavy

vehicles. You may find yourself working in a modern laboratory or outdoors in different

types of weather. The abilities that make you successful in this industry are your good

vision, hearing and sense of smell, all of which will help you diagnose and solve specific

problems. In addition, if you like working alone or as part of a team, if you can stay on

top of changing technologies and if you possess good strength and stamina (as you may

find yourself in some cramped or awkward working conditions), you’ll be sure to succeed.

At Lethbridge College, you’ll learn everything you need to know to prepare for a

rewarding career, including how to interpret work orders and technical manuals; how to

maintain, diagnose, adjust, repair or replace equipment; and how to test the repaired

components for optimal performance. Get started down the road to professional

success today.





Estimated cost **



• mining• forestry• construction• landscaping• agriculture and transportation

Courses include

• Hydraulics 1 and hydraulic brake systems• Air brakes• Engine fundamentals, service and repair• Diesel fuel injection systems• Powertrain (specific to off-road)• Heavy duty charging and cranking systems



“My employer sent all of the apprentices to Lethbridge College because he felt it was the best program for us. The quality of education I received was excellent. We were able to cover and understand everything we needed to without feeling rushed or lost.”

Vance PoissonHeavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship 2013

electrician

Electrician Apprenticeship• four-year apprenticeship

• September, October, January, March or April admission

• self-paced distance option available

Whether you specialize in residential, commercial, institutional or industrial electrical

installations, and whether you choose to focus on construction, maintenance or other

types of electrical work, your training as an electrician apprentice will give you the

skills and experience you need to succeed in this field. As an electrician, you’ll use your

mechanical aptitude, math skills, ability to distinguish colours, physical strength, stamina, capacity

for precision, communications skills and creativity to get the job done.

Once you finish your apprenticeship at Lethbridge College, you’ll have gained the knowledge and

real-world experience needed to be successful in the workforce. You’ll know the ins and outs of

how to read electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings; understand how to install, replace

and maintain control equipment such as circuit breaker panels; be able to splice, join and connect

wire to form circuits; be capable of testing circuits to ensure integrity and safety; and have

experience assembling and installing conduits.

Your future as an electrical technician looks very bright with the education and

hands-on training you will receive as an apprentice at Lethbridge College.





Estimated cost **

Year I $919Year II $919Year III $919Year IV $1,345


• residential• commercial• institutions• industry

Courses include

• Circuit fundamentals• Canadian electrical code part I and

blueprints• RLC circuits• Heating and cooling controls• Transformers• Three phase motor principles



welder

Welder Apprenticeship• three-year apprenticeship

• September, October, January, March or April admission

As a welder, you’ll have a choice of practicing your craft in a variety of different

industries, including manufacturing, repair, construction, mining and oil; you’ll

also have the option of running your own business. At Lethbridge College, you’ll learn

about the different types of welding as you join and sever metals used for vessels, girders,

piping, beams and other metal components. You’ll also make metal parts for construction and

manufacturing and could find yourself welding parts, machines, tools and other equipment.

Your interest in building things, your good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, your

patience, your ability to concentrate on detailed work and your ability to work with little

supervision all contribute to your success in this inventive career. Your typical day will use all

your skills as you develop patterns, follow directions on blueprints or work orders, check for

defects and shape your pieces through welding.

Create the future of your dreams with the hands-on training and knowledge

gained as an apprentice at Lethbridge College.





Estimated cost **

Year I $919Year II $919Year III $919Year IV $919


• vessel or structural steel assembly• commercial construction• steel fabrication and heavy equipment

repair• pipeline construction• industrial construction

Courses include

• Trade mathematics• Safety, tools, weld faults and OAW

(oxyacetylene welding)• Pattern development and drawing

interpretation• Trade science• GMAW (gas metal arc welding), FCAW

(flux cored arc welding) and SMAW (submerged arc welding)



carpenterCarpenter Apprenticeship• four-year apprenticeship

• January, October or March admission

The Carpenter Apprenticeship program at Lethbridge College will prepare you for

a rewarding career in numerous sectors of the industry. You may find yourself working

on residential projects, including roofing, building the framework for houses, installing doors

and windows or working on exterior or interior finishes. In commercial or industrial jobs, you’ll

build concrete forms, scaffolding, bridges, towers and more. You could also find yourself

working on maintenance jobs, repairing and remodeling structures of all kinds.

The skills you’ll bring to the job after your apprenticeship include the ability to read blueprints;

to select, measure and mark materials for layouts; to cut, shape and join materials; and

to check your work to ensure it is square, plumb and the right size, shape and location. Your

manual dexterity, good balance, ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time,

aptitude for solving mathematical problems and ability to work well with a team will contribute

to your success in the construction industry.

Build the future of your dreams with this apprenticeship at Lethbridge College.



Estimated cost **



• government agencies• utility companies• manufacturing firms• self-employment• construction contracting

Courses include

• Hand and power tools• Foundation• Residential roofs• Estimating and plans• Building layout• Concrete



“I chose the carpentry program because it was a good way to further my carpentry career. The instructors are very helpful, supportive and willing to give one-on-one help. The carpentry shop is a very nice facility with new tools.”

Nick ParkinsonCarpenter Apprenticeship 2013 co

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ag equipment technician

Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship• four-year apprenticeship

• January admission

If you’re looking for a future in agriculture and enjoy working with your

hands to diagnose electrical, mechanical and hydraulic problems, Lethbridge

College’s Agriculture Equipment Technician program is the perfect fit. You’ll

learn to maintain, diagnose problems and repair or overhaul equipment such as tractors

and harvesting equipment.

To be successful in the industry, you’ll put many of your skills to use, such as strength to

lift heavy machine parts, flexibility in working hours, some experience in the agriculture

industry, and your math, communication and computer skills. When you’re working in the

industry, you could find yourself travelling to farms for service calls or working in service

centres. Take your agriculture and mechanical skills to another level with the

Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship.





Estimated cost **

Year I $919Year II $919Year III $919Year IV $919


• technicians• sales representatives • service representatives• managers

Courses include

• Diesel fuel injection systems• Electrical welding and oxy fuel cutting• Electronic fuel management• Spraying equipment• Power train (specific to off-road)• Seeding and precision farming systems



plumbing

Plumbing Apprenticeship• four-year apprenticeship

• January admission

Whether you’re employed by a construction contractor, a plumbing repair shop

or are self-employed, your apprenticeship at Lethbridge College will prepare you

for a rewarding career in the plumbing industry. As a plumber, you’ll work with piping

systems that may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids. Your physical

stamina and strength, your mechanical ability and your ability to work alone or with others will

help you be successful in this industry.

After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills to analyze building plans to

determine the materials and plumbing layout needed to successfully complete a project. You’ll

also be able to cut, thread, bend, clamp, solvent clamp or solder pipe when needed and even

find yourself locating the best spots to cut holes through walls and floors to accommodate

those pipes. When you’ve completed a job you’ll also know how to test pipe systems for leaks.

Start your plumbing career at Lethbridge College today.

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Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies courses recommended.

Estimated cost **



• commercial and residential construction companies• renovation companies• plumbing repair shops• self-employment

Courses include

• Matter, density and relative density• Residential drainage, waste and venting• Pressure reducing valves and booster pumps• Lawn irrigation• Medical gas piping



PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES TRAINING Rounding out our offerings in the apprenticeships and trades are

Lethbridge College’s non-credit pre-employment trades training

programs offered through Industrial and Technical Training (ITT).

Trades employers are reluctant to hire employees with no experience

due to the complexity and high cost of machinery and equipment. Pre-

employment trades programs in Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry

and Power Line Technician provide employment readiness and safety

certification skills to get you on your path to an apprenticeship.

ITT also offers skill development courses (Power Engineering,

Master Electrician, etc.), personal development courses (Basic Home

Renovations, Small Engine Repair, Basic Welding, etc.), and safety

certification courses.

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Pre-Employment Electrical/Solar InstallerDevelop skills in solar installation and residential and commercial electrical installation. Subjects you’ll study include shop,

theory, blueprint reading and trade math.

Pre-Employment WeldingGain skills and knowledge to write the first year welding apprenticeship theory and practical exams. The pipeline

assistant component of the program also gives you additional job opportunities in the industry.

Power Line Technician/Power System Electrician You’ll gain hands-on skills and theoretical training related to overhead and underground distribution installations.

Advance in a career in the utility electrical field with our power line technician program.

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