Apprenticeship & Industry Training (AIT) Entrance Exam Preparation

What can you expect from this program/course?

These online, self-directed courses are interactive with innovative learning strategies. The courses are developed to help you learn the competencies required to be successful in passing the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Entrance Exam. These courses are able to be customized by the learner! Each trade requires a variety of different requirements (for example some require Math similar to 20-3, some recommend higher levels), but each of these courses has no prerequisites. The learner can choose which competencies to study that pertains to the exam he or she will be taking. Challenge yourself to increase your success!

What will you learn?

The Pre-Apprenticeship Exam Training program consists of four individual courses to prepare participants of the trades industry for success in their continued employment, education and mandatory qualifications exams. These courses are self-directed with no instructor, yet interactive with innovative learning exercises. Students who wish to register to become an apprentice and learn on the job, without the prerequisite high school education, must write an entrance exam based on Math, Science, and English Skills. Similarly, those challenging the trade credential may benefit from these courses if they require some upgrading in basic Science, Math or English.

Credentials: Non-credit

Dates: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month

Length of Program: Students have 3 months to complete the course from the date of enrolment

Delivery: Online

Required Text and Materials: None, however, these courses are designed to help gain the competencies to be successful in the Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Exam. It is recommended that you also use the Study Guide from Alberta Apprenticeship.

See Entrance Requirements

You can apply to attempt a Prior Learning Assessment examination if you want to determine your level of skill and knowledge prior to entering into an apprenticeship program. Learn more

Course Details

Introduction to Math for the Trades

The purpose of this course is to aid you with the Math skills needed to pass the Apprenticeship and Industry Training entrance exam. Throughout the course you will be provided with tutorials to help expand your knowledge as the course progresses. Once you have completed this course you will be better prepared to write the entrance exam and have a better understanding of:

measurements
conversions
fractions
percentages
trigonometry financial math
volume, area and capacity
variables and equations

Tuition: $149 + GST

Technical Communications for the Trades

This course is an introduction to technical communication for trades. The purpose of this course is to aid you with the English skills needed to pass the Apprenticeship and Industry Training entrance exam. Throughout the course you will be provided with tutorials to help expand your knowledge as the course progresses. Once you have completed this course you will be better prepared to write the entrance exam and will have a better understanding of

interpreting visual content
communicating effectively with technical documents

Tuition: $99 + GST

Basic Communication for the Trades

This course is an introduction to basic communication for trades. The purpose of this course is to aid you with the English skills needed to pass the Apprenticeship and Industry Training entrance exam. Throughout the course you will be provided with tutorials to help expand your knowledge as the course progresses. Once you have completed this course you will be better prepared to write the entrance exam and will have a better understanding of:

reading comprehension
interpreting documents
editing writing