Pre-employment Welding

In partnership with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), this program covers all course materials received by a first-year welding apprentice, plus additional hands-on skills and safety training.

Students in this program will be provided with the opportunity to learn about welding technology to join, shape and cut metal parts. They will also learn about pressure vessels, pipelines, joining beams and the manufacturing of other industrial components.

Students will learn about industry standards, best practices in welding, cutting and fabricating. The program will prepare students to enter the workforce and become apprentices.

See the program page​, course outline, and the SAIT Dual Credit Handbook for further information about being a SAIT dual credit student.  

Program B​​en​efits

• Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still in high school  
• Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions   
• Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning   
• Taught by experienced instructors who are connected to industry and support students in making meaningful connections to career pathways  
• Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits 

Student ​Eligibility

Open to CBE high school students who:  

• Are in grades 11 or 12 during the program  
• Have a strong interest to explore a pathway in Welding   
• Are excited about taking a post-secondary course   
• Have completed the following pre-requisite courses:  
  • HCS 3000  
  • HCS 3010  
  • CSTS 2020 
• Prior welding experience is strongly recommended
• In order to be eligible for SAIT credentials, students are required to be on track to successfully pass the following courses or equivalents:
  • Math 10C or Math 10-3, and   
  • English Language Arts 10-1 or 10-2​

Program​ Delivery And Location

• This course is offered In Person 
• Location: SAIT Campus (1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4) 
• Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from SAIT campus  
• Students are expected to be in attendance each day of this full year program  
• Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines  

Progra​​m ​​​D​ates

• Full Year | September to June
• Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 11:30 am  ​

Considerations

• Students must have space in their full year timetable to accommodate the program delivery, location, and dates indicated below. 
• Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program location. Support may be available – reach out to your Off-campus Coordinator or guidance counsellor or email [email protected]​ if you require support. 
• Students are expected to attend every day and meet all safety and behavioural expectations of the program partner site. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program. 
• Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines.
• Students must submit a personal learning schedule with their application, which outlines when they will work on their Dual Credit course work outside of class time. 
• Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school during the program (work experience excluded). 
• Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.​

How To Apply

• Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
• Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
• You are highly encouraged to attend the Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
• Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
• Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
• Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
• The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.