trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

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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 fields. With one of the lowest instructor-student ratios 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 career in the trades can start today – at Lethbridge College.

trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

Trades Certificate Programs – Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician – Automotive Systems – Wind Turbine Technician

Apprenticeships and Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) – Parts Technician – Automotive Service Technician – Heavy Equipment Technician – Electrician – Welder – Carpenter – Agricultural Equipment Technician – Plumber

Pre-Employment Trades Training – Electrical/Solar Installer – Welding – Powerline Technician/Power System Electrician – Plumbing – Carpentry

Trades programs and apprenticeships:403.320.6991 / LCTradesTransportationPre-employment training:

403.320.3288

TRADES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSOur trades certificate 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 certificate programs, you’ll have a vast new skillset that will give you an advantage getting that important first job. Some programs also include two different week-long practicums where you’ll have experience networking with industry professionals. 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.

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, mobile hydraulics and more.

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 career as an agricultural and heavy equipment technician starts at Lethbridge College.

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE ON-CAMPUS

SEPTEMBER ADMISSION

Tuition $4,875

Fees $1,447

Books/supplies$800

AGRICULTURAL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Admission requirements Grade 11 English and Grade 11 Math

Career opportunities

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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

• Safety and hand skills• Power trains• Suspension and brakes• Farm and industrial equipment• Diesel engines• Mobile hydraulics

[email protected]

lethbridgecollege.ca/heavyequipmenttech

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training: tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

16 agriculture and heavy equipment bays

Smaller class sizes with industry integration into the program

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 Systems 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 your practical experience and classroom theory to use in a field you enjoy. Get started down the road to success today as an automotive service technician.


SEPTEMBER ADMISSION

Tuition $4,630

Fees $1,414

Books/supplies$623

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

Admission requirements Grade 11 English and Grade 11 Math


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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

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

Transfer agreements

Southern Alberta Institute of Technologyup to 24 credits towards an Automotive Service Technology diploma.

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16 in the automotive lab

HOISTS

A focus on electrical required to repair new vehicles

The program offers a slower controlled pace of learning. Our graduates have had great success finding employment

The ability to harness the wind to create power is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world. As a BZEE- and GWO-certified wind turbine technician from Lethbridge College, you’ll be at the forefront of this industry, 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 standards: BZEE and GWO certifications. You will earn multiple highly sought-after safety certifications while training on wind turbine equipment in our 8,400 sq. ft. shop, as well as our on-campus training tower. We are the largest facility in Western Canada currently offering Wind Turbine Technician 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 in this exciting industry.


SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION

Tuition $6,426

Fees $1,714

Books/supplies$882

WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN

Admission requirements

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


• wind turbine maintenance• wind farm construction• apprentice electrician

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

• Wind turbine safety• First period electrician technical training• Wind park construction• Wind turbine maintenance• Wind turbine electrical• Wind turbine mechanical

First North American institution authorized to deliver the

BZEE training certification program, the internationally recognized standard of training in the wind turbine industry

Lethbridge College gave me the ability to problem solve, which was very effective going into the early stages of my career where everything was brand new and exciting. I’m happy and extremely proud to say that I surpassed my own career goals I’ve set for myself.”

Kyla BakkeWind Turbine Technician 2012

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lethbridgecollege.ca/wtt

Canadian Wind Energy Association: canwea.ca

Training Centre for Renewable Energy: bzee-academy.com

Global Wind Safety: globalwindsafety.org

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 learn, 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 1-800-248-4823. 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.

For intake dates and additional details on employment and skills, visit tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.

If you like variety, working with people and staying organized, the Parts Technician Apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you.

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 can usually 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.

Find the career fit for you at Lethbridge College.

THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS

PARTS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP (WATS)

Year IYear IIYear III

Tuition $588 $784 $588

Fees$122.69 $141.25 $122.69

Books/supplies$177.65 $235.05$107.45


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.


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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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

[email protected]

lethbridgecollege.ca/parts-tech


In the WATS program you only have to miss a half-day of work per week

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 preventive 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. Take your career as an automotive mechanic further at Lethbridge College.

FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP

ON-CAMPUS

Year I-IVTuition $784

Fees $141.25

Books/suppliesvaries

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP


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.


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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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

[email protected]

lethbridgecollege.ca/auto-tech


67,000

new journeymen are requiredto sustain our Canadian workforce by 2023

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 shop 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.


ON-CAMPUS


Fees $141.25


HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP




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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

• Hydraulics 1 and hydraulic brake systems• Air brakes• Engine fundamentals, service and repair• Diesel fuel injection systems• Powertrain• 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

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lethbridgecollege.ca/het-apprentice


3 dynamometersan engine dyno, chassis dyno and transmission dyno

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.

Power up your career with the education and hands-on training you will receive as an apprentice at Lethbridge College.


ONLINE, ON-CAMPUS

Year I-IIIYear IV

Tuition $784$1,176

Fees $141.25$178.38

Books/suppliesvaries$336.05

ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP




• residential• commercial• institutions• industry

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

• Circuit fundamentals• Canadian electrical code part I and blueprints• RLC circuits• Heating and cooling controls• Transformers• Three phase motor principles

[email protected]

lethbridgecollege.ca/electrician


the maximum number of apprentices in our program16

ensuring you benefit from a low student-to-instructor ratio

As a welder, you’ll have a choice of practising 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 hand-eye 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.

Turn up the heat on your dreams with the hands-on training and knowledge gained as an apprentice at Lethbridge College.

THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS

Year I-IIITuition $784

Fees $141.25


WELDER APPRENTICESHIP




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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

• Trade mathematics• Safety and tools• Pattern development and drawing

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

cored metal arc welding), SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) and GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)

• Oxy-acetylene cutting and plasma cutting

[email protected]

lethbridgecollege.ca/welder


60 MultiprocessWELDING BOOTHS

The Carpenter Apprenticeship program at Lethbridge College will prepare you for a rewarding career in numerous sectors of the construction 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 remodelling 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.

Construct the framework of your career with this apprenticeship at Lethbridge College.


ON-CAMPUS


Fees $141.25


CARPENTER APPRENTICESHIP


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.


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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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

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lethbridgecollege.ca/carpenter


40,800

Albertan construction sector workers are expected to retire in the next decade

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 Agricultural 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.

FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS


Fees $141.25


AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP




• technicians• sales representatives • service representatives• managers

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

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

[email protected]

lethbridgecollege.ca/aet-apprentice


Home of the Western Tractor Technology lab, an advanced agriculture technology room supplied with industry-leading technology

First post-secondary institution in Canada to sign an AGCO Advantage partnership agreement, meaning you’ll train on the latest industry-standard equipment

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


ON-CAMPUS


Fees $141.25


PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIP


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.


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

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

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

What I enjoyed most about my college experience was going to school locally, which allowed me to make contacts within my trade. The quality of education was very good and I had excellent instruction.”

Cole BishoffPlumbing 2016

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lethbridgecollege.ca/plumber


For every three trades workers who retire , there’s only one trained person to fill his or her work boots

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES TRAINING Rounding out our offerings in the apprenticeships and trades are Lethbridge College’s pre-employment trades training programs offered through Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE).

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 Powerline Technician provide the first year of the Alberta Apprenticeship curriculum as well as various safety certificates to get you started on your path to an apprenticeship.

CCE 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.

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.

[email protected]

lethbridgecollege.ca/ccetrades


PRE-EMPLOYMENT PLUMBINGLearn the ins and outs of the plumbing trade as you prepare to write the first-year plumbing apprenticeship theory and practical exams in our pre-employment program.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CARPENTRYShape your career in the construction industry with the pre-employment carpentry program. You’ll acquire the hands-on skills, knowledge and experience needed to write the first-year apprenticeship exam.

POWERLINE TECHNICIAN/POWER SYSTEM ELECTRICIAN You’ll gain hands-on skills and theoretical training related to overhead and underground distribution installations, as well as the opportunity to write the first-year apprenticeship exam and receive other safety certificates.

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