Generally, there are three routes at Olds College to enter the trades: Pre-Employment: Pre-employment programs are an apprenticeship preparatory program and are equivalent to the first period of technical training. If you

are interested in training for a trade, but do not have experience because you can’t find employment, then a pre-employment program could provide you with the necessary training and education to make yourself employable. Students graduate with a certificate and are eligible to write their first period apprenticeship exam if they have a GPA or 2.3 or higher. The pre-employment programs are delivered over 12 weeks and have an alternate admission option.

Apprenticeship: Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and technical training in an earning-while-learning arrangement that leads to

certification as a journeyman in a recognized trade. Apprenticeship students are employed with a company and working under a qualified tradesman to become familiar with the principles, skills, tools and materials of a trade. This is the most affordable route students can take to gain their training. Eligibility is managed by Alberta’s Apprenticeship & Industry Training (AIT). Technical training is offered over 8 weeks. The first steps to starting an apprenticeship are: (1) Find an employer in your field of interest; (2) Complete the Apprenticeship Application and

Contract (Apply online through MyTradesecrets); and (3) Earn While You Learn. Olds College Certificate & Diploma: If you want to get your hands on the newest and largest industry equipment in service then come to Olds

College. This comprehensive program will give you a thorough understanding of engines, hydraulics, braking, electrical, starting, charging, fuel systems and more. You will spend the first year covering all fundamentals before specializing in your second year with either the agricultural or heavy equipment major. Alberta’s Apprenticeship & Industry Training - more benefits for students! When you graduate with a certificate, you can choose to write the

apprenticeship exam for the first and second periods in either the Agricultural or Heavy Equipment programs. But here’s the big benefit, should you decide to stay for the second year and get your diploma either specializing in Agricultural or Heavy equipment you then have the option of writing apprenticeship exams for full technical accreditation towards your specific trade. Students must have a GPA of 2.3 or higher to be eligible to write their technical exams. You will also be well placed to attain Alberta Journeyperson Status pending completion of job training hours specified by Alberta Industry Trade Board.

The certificate program is a 1 year, full-time program of study and has academic requirements for admission. After the successful completion of the certificate, students can submit an Intent to Return form to return for an additional year to complete the Diploma and then write their third and fourth period apprenticeship exams for full technical accreditation.

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Pre-Employment Apprenticeship

Technical Training at Olds College

Certificate &

Diploma

12 weeks Two intakes per year

HET Welder Motorcycle Mechanic *Hairstylist

8 weeks Requires Employer

AET HET Welder LHAP *Carpenter

Dual Credit

High School students only

AET Welder

1 + 1 Year Academic Requirements

AET HET

CERTIFICATE (1 year) General first year

Graduate with Certificate GPA 2.3 or Higher?

Write AIT Technical Exams for AET or HET P1 & P2

DIPLOMA (+ 1 year) Choose Major (AET or HET)

Graduate with Diploma GPA 2.3 or Higher?

Write AIT Technical Exams for AET or HET P3 & P4

DOUBLE MAJOR (+ 1 term) Graduate with Diploma & Double

Major Contact AIT for further

apprenticeship opportunities

AIT Agreement: month and hour requirements reduced for each year/period are trade specific (see back).

Graduate with Certificate GPA 2.3 or Higher?

Write AIT Technical Exam for P1

Equivalency is program dependent

Three Routes: Pre-Employment, Apprenticeship, or Certificate/Diploma

AET P1 P2 P3 P4

HET P1 P2 P3 Off-Road P4 On-Road

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AIT Apprenticeship Period

1 2 3 4

AIT Apprenticeship Term Requirements

One 12-Month Period 1560 Hours On-the-Job

Training 8 Weeks Technical

Training

One 12-Month Period 1560 Hours On-the-Job

Training 8 Weeks Technical

Training

One 12-Month Period 1560 Hours On-the-Job

Training 8 Weeks Technical

Training

One 12-Month Period 1560 Hours On-the-Job

Training 8 Weeks Technical

Training

Olds College Agreement with AIT’s Provincial Apprenticeship Committee

Write P1 Technical Exam for AET or HET (If GPA > 2.3)

Write P2 Technical Exam for AET or HET (If GPA > 2.3)

Write P3 Technical Exam for AET or HET (If GPA > 2.3)

Write P4 Technical Exam for AET or HET (If GPA > 2.3)

AET Less 100 hours &

3 months Less 100 hours &

3 months Less 200 hours &

3 months Less 200 hours &

3 months

HET Less 300 hours &

4 months Less 300 hours &

4 months Less 300 hours &

4 months Less 300 hours &

4 months

Olds College Certificate & Diploma

CERTIFICATE (AET and HET)

DIPLOMA (Select Major: AET or HET)

Fall Term 15 weeks

September to December

Winter Term 15 weeks

January to April

Fall Term 15 weeks

September to December

Winter Term 15 weeks

January to April

Olds College Pre-Employment HET Certificate

Fall or Winter Term 12 weeks

Write P1 Technical Exam for HET (If GPA > 2.3)

Less 0 hours & 2 months

n/a n/a

AIT confirms successful completion of hours and technical

training exams.

JOURNEYPERSON STATUS

Successful completion of Red Seal exam for

national certification.

RED SEAL

Find an employer to complete remaining on-the-job training

hours and contact AIT to update status.

Find an employer to complete remaining on-the-job training hours for Period 1 and contact AIT to apply to become an apprentice. Enter into apprenticeship training route for

Periods 2-4.

Requires minimum GPA & approval by

Associate Dean

Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate Hour Equivalents (Total Credits:30) Credits Lecture Laboratory Tutorial Lecture Laboratory

TEC 1100 Hydraulic and Electrical Basics (3-3-0 hrs) 3 3 3 45 45 TEC 1133 Agricultural Equipment I (4-2-0) 3 4 2 60 30 TEC 1026 Braking and Trailer Systems (3.6-2-0 hrs) 3 3.6 2 54 30 TEC 1000 Technician Basics (1.5-1.5-0) 3 1.5 1.5 22.5 22.5 TEC 1604 Diesel Fuel Systems (4-2-0) 3 4 2 60 30 TEC 1504 Engine Service and Repair (2-4-0) 3 2 4 30 60 TEC 1522 Starting and Charging Systems (3-2-0) 3 3 2 45 30 TEC 1404 Engine Fundamentals and Systems (3-0-0) 3 3 0 45 0 WLD 1167 Introductory Welding (1-2-0 hrs) 3 1 2 15 30 COM 1020 Workplace Communication (3-0-0 hrs) 3 3 0 45 0

421.5 277.5

Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Diploma Hour Equivalents (Total Credits:15) Credits Lecture Laboratory Tutorial Lecture Laboratory

TEC 2305 Hydraulics II (4-2-0) 3 4 2 60 30 TEC 2722 Electrical and Electronic Diagnostics (3-3-0) 3 3 3 45 45 TEC 2226 Off Road Systems (1.6-1.3-0) 3 1.6 1.3 24 19.5 TEC 2338 HVAC Systems (2.7-.3-0) 3 2.7 0.3 40.5 4.5 TEC 2218 Steering and Suspension (1.6-1.3-0) 3 1.3 1.3 19.5 19.5

189 118.5

Agricultural Equipment Major Hour Equivalents (Total Credits:15) Credits Lecture Laboratory Tutorial Lecture Laboratory

TEC 2126 Hydraulic Shift Transmissions (3-3-0) 3 3 3 45 45 TEC 2433 Agricultural Equipment II (3-3-0) 3 3 3 45 45 TEC 2733 Agricultural Equipment Repair (1-5-0) 3 1 5 15 75 TEC 2705 Hydraulics III (2-1-0) 3 2 1 30 15 COM 1030 Workplace Professionalism (3-0-0 hrs) 3 3 0 45 0

180 180

Heavy Equipment Major Hour Equivalents (Total Credits:15) Credits Lecture Laboratory Tutorial Lecture Laboratory

TEC 2126 Hydraulic Shift Transmissions (3-3-0) 3 3 3 45 45 TEC 2436 On Road Power Trains 3 3 3 45 45 TEC 2749 Heavy Equipment Repair (1-5-0) 3 1 5 15 75 TEC 2705 Hydraulics III (2-1-0) 3 2 1 30 15 COM 1030 Workplace Professionalism (3-0-0 hrs) 3 3 0 45 0

180 180

For Olds College's 2019-2021 programs. TOTAL HOURS Lecture Laboratory Prepared December 5, 2018. First Year: Certificate 421.5 277.5

Second Year: Diploma (Both Majors) 369 298.5

TOTAL 790.5 576

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