Apprenticeship & Industry Training (AIT) Entrance Exam Preparation
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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.
Program at a glance
Length of Program/Course:
3 Months Maximum
Intake Dates:
Continuous
Delivery:
Online
Program/Course Dates:
Continuous
Costs & Fees:
$99 - $149/Course
Credentials: Non-credit
Dates: Continuous enrolment
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.
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
Tuition: $99 + GST
Introduction to Science for the Trades
This course is an introduction to basic science for trades. The purpose of this course is to aid you with the science 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:
- chemistry
- energy
- structural design and mechanical design
- heat
- temperature
- fluids
- pressure
Tuition: $149 + GST